Trolling motor on kayak??

[BassmanfromNC]

Hello

Anyone ever put a motor on a kayak? if so, how'd it work out for you?

Anyone ever order from these guys:http://www.islandhopperoutboards.com/

I'm considering.

[J Francho]

Bassyaks probably has the best conversions for the $$$.

http://www.bassyaks.com/

There is also Torqeedo, a higher end product:

http://www.torqeedo.com/us/hn/products/ultralight/product-description.html

[BassmanfromNC]

Thanks

The bassyaks seem nice but I don't want motor attached to kayak. The other one looks pricey.

[J Francho]

Bassyaks are removable - a couple of bolts and two carbiners. Foot controlled steering far outweighs the minor inconvenience.

[bass or bass ?]

Bass Master magazine had an article in the last issue about how to add a trolling motor to the kayak. If your kayak has rod holders molded in, use 1 1/4" pvc pipe cut to @ 12" length. Insert these into rod holders. Cut a piece of pressure treated 2X4 to span the PVC and overhang either side enough to mount trolling motor. Then mark on 2X4 and PVC where to drill through and use stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts to assemble the rig .After painting the 2X4 the color of your choice. Bolt it up, add your motor and battery, and go fishing.

[BassmanfromNC]

Bass Master magazine had an article in the last issue about how to add a trolling motor to the kayak. If your kayak has rod holders molded in, use 1 1/4" pvc pipe cut to @ 12" length. Insert these into rod holders. Cut a piece of pressure treated 2X4 to span the PVC and overhang either side enough to mount trolling motor. Then mark on 2X4 and PVC where to drill through and use stainless steel bolts, washers and nuts to assemble the rig .After painting the 2X4 the color of your choice. Bolt it up, add your motor and battery, and go fishing.

Yeah, I saw that. That's how I found out about using rod holders to fit a mount. I've decided to buy one though.

[J Francho]

The side mounted rigs look a bit unbalanced.  It probably wouldn't matter on some boats, but could problematic on others.

Keep in mind too, that you are limited in space to land a fish.  Its not the same as a bow mounted TM on a bass boat, where there's more room to move around.  Also, if you go this route, do a dry test to ensure you aren't inhibiting your paddling.

[BassNut]

Yep bassyaks make great kits.

I have one on my wavewalk W300.

[BassmanfromNC]

I decided to go with the side mounted setup. Hope to get this friday by UPS. After I try it I'll post my experience.