@GM-ri4ww not sure, a lot of it was carried over from previous kayaks, and deals, etc. At this moment I've changed quite at bit, (I'm going to do a one year walkthrough next week) I'd say I have about 14k if it was all bought off the shelf today.

@brandonallanfishing super cool build for sure, something about kayak fishing that gets into your blood, I actually prefer kayak fishing now, get into smaller lakes with less people and that suits me just fine. Thanks for sharing your build.

@DavidSanchez-rk2uv I used the kill switch which interrupts the power signal to the 120amp relay that is in line from the battery to the trolling motor.

@@brandonallanfishing Hi, would I still have to use a relay on a 50amp battery, the reason why I ask is because the safety switch wires are smaller and I don’t want to cause a short. Thanks for the rapid reply Brandon.

@DavidSanchez-rk2uv yes, I would. Most of the kill switches i have seen are usually 10-15 amp, 20amp maximum. I would definitely recommend the kill switch only be an interrupt for the relay latch power.

@@brandonallanfishing thank you Brandon that answers my question, keep on fishing.

@woodartworx7013 you are correct, it's a console mount. I made the supports. 4" tall 2x2 aluminum square tube with a plate 4" square on the bottom , and caped the top.

@1984TarpeN oh yeah, it weighs a lot. Enough that I don't take it in the salt. That's for the lighter, less rigged set up. If it flips it's definitely going to be a bad day. Hopefully it will be a long wait for that day.

It is a vinyl wrap.

I was getting 3.5 - 3.8mph. Now I only have a XI3 bow mount and I'm getting 4.0 - 4.3mph

Thanks! Yeah, each has their place, and we each have our own paths. Tightlines to you as well!

I use the firm on the bottom, original on the back

You will be hard pressed to find a switch to handle the load of 60A. So the idea in this setup is the relay carries the load ( in to the relay on one side (pin 30) out to the motor (pin 87) the kill switch -with the key in the switch- supplies power to the relay coil (pin 85) and the coil is grounded to battery negative ( pin 86). While the coil has power it connects pin 30 and 87 so power "flows" to your motor. Pull the key out it stops sending power to the relay coil, so inturn the relay breaks the connection between your battery and the motor ( cut the connection between 30 and 87). That all said, it's really one switch telling another switch what to do, but because the interface switch ( the kill switch that you have contact with) can't hadle the load it tells a mechanical switch when to activate and deactivate. I have a schematic drawing of this setup, if you message me on Facebook ( brandonallanfishing)I can send it over. Pictures and diagrams help me more than words, so that could help if needed.

Seachoice Universal Boat Kill Switch Kit,Red a.co/d/6qS39b4

irhapsody Relay 120A, 12V Continuous Duty Relay, 4 Pin High Current Relay, Split Charge Relay Switch, Spst High Power On/Off Heavy Duty Starter Relay a.co/d/c2OSW98

Ok for a heavy boat. I was getting 3.5mph with it. I have since swapped to a bow mount xi3 getting 4mph. So in comparison it was moving it pretty well.

KOOTU Bike Pedals Foldable Anti-Slip,Universal 9/16 Inch Folding Pedals with reflectors Waterproof Bicycle Pedals for Road Bike Mountain Bike BMX Folding Bike Trekking Bike and Spinning Bike a.co/d/8r6klN6

KOOTU Bike Pedals Foldable Anti-Slip,Universal 9/16 Inch Folding Pedals with reflectors Waterproof Bicycle Pedals for Road Bike Mountain Bike BMX Folding Bike Trekking Bike and Spinning Bike a.co/d/8r6klN6

That are both 9"

Most of the stuff I've had, but if I were to buy it all today, I would say about 13K-kayak included

Thanks! @@brandonallanfishing

The drive takes up more space, comparatively, but the cockpit is quite open. It didn't look like it at first, but sitting in it feels huge.

Elitechoicegraphics.com , it's not kayak specific, set of two 12"x 12ft or 12"x14ft panels.

The switch pack is by Auxbeam - 6 Gang Switch Panel Bluetooth RGB AR-600. I bought it off Amazon.

Are they marine grade panels? Water proof and such? Very nice thanks for the info.

@dmontes343 the relay panel is sealed and solid state, the button panel is water resistant and has a plastic cover that comes with it. I've ran the same switch panel on my old kayak for 3 yrs with no issue in fresh and salt, and had my kayak flood twice. I belive the auxbeam website has the ratings for thier panels and switch packs.

I honestly don't know, first native kayak. I can take a measurement of the track bolts when I get home.

The mounting t bolts are 19.5" apart

I did, I just had it already. I'm now completely swapped over to an Xi3.

If he was in a boat then he couldn’t fish kayak tourneys

Amazon. They are battery junction studs. Or terminal posts

It's just different fishing out of a kayak, rigged up or not.

@@brandonallanfishing ya fersure i get it i still have my kayak it has its place no doubt…… my kayak is nowhere near yours haha your set up is sick!!!

And people in John boats can out fish elite bass boats. My level of fishing was never referred being good because of the kayak, and if you take it that way then that's on you. I actually have a stripped down kayak that I fish out of a lot, and enjoy it. I enjoy building over the top stuff, and pushing what is possible to do. To each thier own. Tightlines.

@@brandonallanfishing ok