Big Trolling Motor Companies are FURIOUS About This! AutoBoat Makes DUMB trolling motor SMART!

[@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565]

$3,300 ouch that boats out of my pay range. Just sold my last Warcraft for $800 and a Jon boat for $400. They both had motors and trailers.

[@Finch08]

If I wasn't selling my motorized yak, I'd totally get this. Pretty cool stuff

[@drjekelmrhyde]

One thing TBN don't hit on is that you can use the trolling motor with this system without unscrewing the top of motor to make it a bow mounted motor.

[@philliprousu652]

explain like im 5 please

[@mattchumley6735]

⁠@@philliprousu652it’s a stern drive trolling motor. In order to mount it on the bow you have to flip the head so the tiller handle is facing backwards toward you. With this system (and the remote drive) you don’t use the tiller handle so it can face away from you.

[@mattchumley6735]

This system is perfect for me. I have a 12’ jonboat. On small lakes/ponds I run only my stern drive trolling motor. On bigger lakes I run an outboard along with it but it’s a lot of weight in the back for a small Jon (especially when just me) so I was going to get a separate bow mount trolling motor (with anchor mode). Now I can use the same motor for both without having to flip the head back and forth (a pain). It will save me thousands. It’s a genius idea!!!

[@TWC6724]

Dude what!!!? That system looks like an awesome addition. And that boat! So cool. I’d love to see the longevity of that boat. I would seriously consider something like that.

[@AliexFolgueira]

we gonna test the hell out of it for sure

[@TWC6724]

@@AliexFolgueira The only thing is it doesn’t look that stable for standing. I would want that.

[@AliexFolgueira]

it is, it will stop you before flipping, just need to get use to the teeping

[@southernsouloutdoors]

Seeing this collaboration come together does the ❤ good!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@ScottyNoo0]

You're wild Aliex! Always trying to flip water crafts hahaha. Great video, love the collaboration! I really like how very little edited, if at all, this video is! The Autoboat really is awesome though, I have it bow mounted on my Hobie Outback.

[@AliexFolgueira]

thank you, yeah it was barely edited, it can be the answer for gps trolling motor for the outback

[@cutley2b]

The one caveat with the AutoBoat not mentioned is that if you mount this unit on the stern, you cannot use the Nav feature. Don’t know why but Nav will not work if mounted on the stern. Would also love to know how long battery would last since, if you use anchor lock, your basically using battery all day just like all other GPS motors.

[@AliexFolgueira]

no gps trolling motor works well in the stern, not even the $5000 ones, other gps motors dont really tell about how long the battery will last they are designed to work with old lead acid, the best thing you can do is get a battery that has a Bluetooth connector and an app that tells you all the info about the battery, amped outdoors offers that

[@cutley2b]

@@AliexFolgueira Thanks…but would love to know why stern gps isn’t as accurate…just curious.

[@jelly_fishing]

We need to do this on the old town MK106 motors to add the auto lock feature

[@AliexFolgueira]

ummmmmm great idea!

[@dfwvtxman]

I'd probably buy one if it fit/worked on my MK106 and the motor it came with.

[@jelly_fishing]

@@AliexFolgueiraPlease let me know that would be awesome

[@FreedomYak]

I saw this on TBN months ago and was intrigued by the concept. If I hadn't bought a Terrova already I would have snagged one. What I didn't know was its ability to create waypoint routes. My Blue Sky 360 Pro that was once easy to toss in the truck and go now sits on a trailer due to all the gear on it. This Autoboat would be perfect for a lightweight yak when you don't want to deal with a trailer or you need to put in where there is no ramp access. That's not a beer belly, it's a croqueta belly. Man I miss Miami and good Cuban food. Let me know if you decide to get a Neural link, maybe we can get a group discount. I can't remember sh1t anymore. What was I saying ... 😉

[@AliexFolgueira]

as long as you remember to watch my videos we are good! lol I'm going to make some keto croquetas cuban style

[@drjekelmrhyde]

Also that boat wouldn't sway as much if you added a temporary rudder on the back.

[@KayakDIY]

Correct, If we had an outboard on back it wouldn’t sway as much. We later on put an epropulsion outboard on back and it swayed 95% less. In high wind or current you get less sway during anchor mode….in low wind low current you get more sway.

[@AliexFolgueira]

I should have made the video an hour long! haha

[@killough71010]

Wow! Awesome gps system. That dude is going to make a killing!

[@AliexFolgueira]

yup

[@kobek4159]

A boat like that would track better with some sort of fin or rudder. Think about how a surfboard tracks with a fin on the aft end.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Cool technology. Good collaboration.

[@AliexFolgueira]

little edit, what do you think?

[@BERTRAND85O]

What a sweet product.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Yup, fun stuff

[@jelly_fishing]

Will this work on an Old Town Sportsman MK106 kayak trolling motor?

[@AliexFolgueira]

just need to mod adding the transom mount, i need someone with an mk local so i can try it lol

[@officialWWM]

I can’t wait for them to come up with a version to suit bow mount motors.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@officialWWM you can put a bow motor on this one easy or you can use autoboat with a bow transom motor

[@officialWWM]

@@AliexFolgueira I already have a remote controlled bow mount motor on my boat but Autoboat told me that their system isn’t compatible with that type of motor :/

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@officialWWM yeah only works on dumb 12v motors, they won't make it for other motors, at least not for a while, I thought you were talking about the skiff

[@MikeLopez-v2q]

Screw all the big trolling motor brands! Those lames have a lock-down on all the factories to stop competition and no one has been able to bypass that nonsense until now! What are they gonna do now? We don't have to spend 3-5k + another 2k for a fish finder anymore. We can have it all for well under 1k, less if you already have a trolling motor. Market disrupters for the WIN!

[@AliexFolgueira]

lets go!

[@stevenvalenti3722]

You two make a great team.🙂👍 also this is one really great invention.🙂👍

[@AliexFolgueira]

Yup, took a while but we are back! Planning an epic fishing adventure soon

[@rickasisco]

Why mount the motor to the front instead of the spot on the back intended for the motor?

[@AliexFolgueira]

spot lock and navigation do not work when mounterd in the stern

[@jeremykenward3082]

Ok Aliex...your channel is an ever flowing fountain of fishing kayak info. So id like to motorize an ok trident. I was set on either bixpy or newport...but this is sweet and i already have a minnekota endura 50lb that this should work with. Thos seems like a less expensive option with more features. So two questions. Would that heavier/taller trolling motor on the back create some stability issues in the chop/surf and when fighting big fish? You mentioned creating a diy pulley system in this video, does having the autoboat create any unique challenges the way everything connects?

[@AliexFolgueira]

For the Trident, I recommend the Bixpy or NK180 Pro. The Trident might be too narrow for autoboat and tricky to install on the bow. The safest option is a Bixpy on the rudder. Remember to use my affiliate links! thanks

[@jeremykenward3082]

@@AliexFolgueira I had a feeling that would be the case. Thank you

[@shaundailey2328]

Dude put a skeg on that cat walker!

[@AliexFolgueira]

a motor goes there

[@LilBethy]

Are there any monthly subscription fees for satellite?

[@AliexFolgueira]

No

[@Sabrina_D.]

I feel this is more of a mini boat over a kayak 😂 cool either way.

[@AliexFolgueira]

I wanna flip it

[@Sabrina_D.]

Haha you totally should. 😂 you’re the best at it. 👏

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@Sabrina_D. I'm training my older kid to do it for me, I'm getting old lol

[@Sabrina_D.]

Ha! That’s thinking smart! 😆

[@RafaeldeOliveira]

WOW finally you are on the skiff aliex!!!! great video!!! take out fishing that would be cool to see you catch some catfish on it hahahaha see ya

[@AliexFolgueira]

Justin is 3 hours away...i can't believe I had to drive all the way over there to try it.

[@RafaeldeOliveira]

I'm not there anymore hahaha

[@Waterboy516]

Cool product 650 is a bit steep considering you have to buy a motor as well

[@AliexFolgueira]

If you were to buy a motor with half the features of this system, it costs $1699

[@Grampaspennies]

Love your videos! I really would love to have this skiff. But now that I watched your video about the yak from China on my TV 🙀 Could you let me know what shipping costs look like for both the skiff, and same for the yak please? I live in IA but my brother is in Sarasota, FL. Much love, been watching you on my TV for months, lol

[@pucho513]

Great concept, but the gps cost more than the trolling motor, 700$ is steep, and that price for the skiff is over priced

[@AliexFolgueira]

The gps trolling motor that does less cost double easily

[@pucho513]

@@AliexFolgueira I see, that's so unnecessary, I will stick to my manual Walmart Newport and just have to Manuever it myself, what a drag, at least I can save more money for other things👍🏾 😁👍🏾

[@54Mizery]

Pity about the crazy shipping costs to Australia. USPS Priority Mail International $509.55 😮‍💨

[@methods-SE]

They are talking TAKT times, looks legit to me. YMMV based on signal * Blind Rubber Nuts That's how I connect to plastic vessel

[@cmacclel]

I just picked one up. The motor that turns the motor is not waterproof and is SEIZED ALREADY. Tiny Boat says not covered under warranty! Sorry man but that is BS!

[@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565]

If this boat was around $400-$1,200 it would be about right. I love it but cant get past the price. Sams club had something similar when I was a kid over 30 years ago for around $400. Adding a trailer and motor and you are better off buying 4 boats and trailers off of Craigslist. But I REALLY like it and wish it was more affordable. I’ve got a Yukon 12 foot kayak and I’d rather have that it’s lighter and paid for.

[@AliexFolgueira]

it would not exist at that price point, not even the Pelican boats sell fit that, a McChicken is $3

[@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565]

@@AliexFolgueira it wasn’t no way as fancy the one was a plastic Jon boat with multiple sections 12-14 foot.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@getoffyoubassandletsfish8565 this has more sections, from factory than any Jon boat

[@pucho513]

​@@AliexFolgueiraThat may be true, but that price for the size is out of the range, looks good though, may be what people are paying for🤷🏾‍♂️

[@AliexFolgueira]

@@pucho513 lots of people buying it, I can tell by my affiliate orders

[@MrSki-tyvm]

Like the Autoboat adapter but not so much the video.

[@AliexFolgueira]

I get it some people dont like good real stuff, whatever.

[@leney2]

Alexis would you recommend the Malha Lite Skiff boat?

[@AliexFolgueira]

i don't know yet, i wanna reached it fishing see what it is like

[@leney2]

@@AliexFolgueira By the way your channel is awesome loads of information, I love it!

[@AliexFolgueira]

@leney2 thank you 😊

[@cyberyakeradventures]

You two together. Sheesh. Bahahaha. Great to see.

[@AliexFolgueira]

Next meetup will be surviving in a deserted island

[@cyberyakeradventures]

@@AliexFolgueira that will be awesome.

[@KayakDIY]

Yes!!! Deserted island catch and cook survival.

[@cyberyakeradventures]

@@KayakDIY sweet

[@Fiskeberoende]

Autoboat shipping to sweden?

[@ronaldsummey469]

Nice boat but you can get a nice used jonboat for same price.

[@AliexFolgueira]

we gonna do that jonboat series

[@maxxmann24]

kool boat

[@piemai651]

You can see your loyalty in the first 60 seconds... the video shows the little skiff zigzagging out of control and unable to maintain a straight line while you're just saying how amazing it is and awesome. The guy at the controls is experienced and this is the best he can do... it's not ready for prime time!

[@AliexFolgueira]

What the hell are you freaking talking about? Are you drunk?

[@KayakDIY]

You obviously don’t know much about boats. Without an outboard mounted on the stern this flat bottom boat will inevitably sway while operating bow mounted motor. It doesn’t matter if it is $649 AutoBoat or a $5000 motor. Try it sometime you will experience the same results even with the most expensive $3000-$6000 GPS trolling motors.

[@TexasPapa13]

None of that is true

[@TexasPapa13]

There’s no rudder or skeg that’s why it’s stern is swaying

[@piemai651]

@@TexasPapa13 maybe you should rewatch the first minute of the video?

[@bounzig]

Great product. But it's so expensive you're better of buying a motor that comes with it stock.

[@AliexFolgueira]

nah it the stock motor is double the price plus lacks half the features

[@bounzig]

@@AliexFolgueira Correct. I'm in Europe, here a minnkota with GPS and remote costs just under $2000 brand new with 2 year warranty. With autoboat it would cost about $1000 in total, with used motor. So to me it's not worth it, Id rather pay $2000 and have everything brand new.

[@AliexFolgueira]

@bounzig you pay double and get less back! Autoboat has warranty and the dumb motor costs like $150 on Amazon

[@nvrguess8656]

What they dont mention is the system isnt cheap might aswell just buy a decent trolling motor

[@AliexFolgueira]

a decent trolling motor that does less costs $1600

[@SteveMoore-yi9nu]

OMG way to funny

[@AliexFolgueira]

Fun times

[@wegottafishdude]

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻