DIY Ascend 12T Kayak Trolling Motor Quick Release Mount

This is a video tutorial detailing the design, construction, and installation of a trolling motor mount with a quick release option for an Ascend 12T kayak.
Parts:
* 6" x 4" Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Shelf Bracket.
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* 1/4" x 20 Toggler Snap Toggle Bolts (Stainless Steel Bolt Replacements).
* Poly Cutting Board.
* Misc. Stainless Steel Fasteners.
Related Video:
* Quick Release Trolling Motor Mount.
• Quick Release Transom ...

[@tdock14]

Just wanted to say THANK YOU! I just did this for my Hobie and it turned out great.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Glad to help!

[@fishlikethis82]

Thanks for posting it! I’ll shoot you pics of how I end up setting mine up. Tight lines!

[@Aksmaniyak]

Sounds great.

[@cheapdomainnames]

thanks for sharing.

[@Aksmaniyak]

You are welcome.

[@zachadams6897]

Could you install a 55 pound thrust trolling motor on this set up? Or will that tear it off the boat?

[@joatmofa0405]

Hi. concise, to the point and easily understandable! (As are all your videos) I am curious? Have you made a video of 2 x motors connected to a common steering link yet? (i.e. turning the steering would turn both motors simultaneously)

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks! I have never done a tandem motor set up. Honestly, I think it is more of an expensive gimmick than being practical.

[@joatmofa0405]

@@Aksmaniyak OK - I was thinking of 2 x 86 lbs thrust motors (24V) to propel a small cathedral hull (or a kayak) as opposed to a noisy outboard - might be slower, but definitely quieter? (Could even mount a 650W solar panel overhead ?)

[@Aksmaniyak]

@@joatmofa0405 Personally, if I needed more thrust I would go up in size with one motor. It is much easier to deal with.

[@mulder5118]

awesome build..excatly what i want to do out in tje front. still try to figure out a way to raise and lower the motor with out of getting out of the seat.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Michael. I have an Impact Resistance and Cable Lift System video tutorial that may work for you.

[@mulder5118]

@@Aksmaniyak ok thanks a million

[@Aksmaniyak]

@@mulder5118 Glad to help!

[@mulder5118]

​@@Aksmaniyak anyway can send the link...can't find I for some reason. loving your vids

[@Aksmaniyak]

@@mulder5118 Here it is. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWm4XqCMhZecmrc

[@coryheier1910]

I’m looking to put a e propulsion motor on my ascend 12t. I need the transom mount to extend up though because the shaft on the e propulsion is permanent and I believe the extra short shaft would still be too long. Any thoughts about a product out there that might fit or a way to build something?

[@Aksmaniyak]

I think a custom build would be the best for you. I have never used that motor so I can't provide any details. Good luck!

[@user-hc6cw5by5g]

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[@Aksmaniyak]

Thank you Mikhalych!

[@user-hc6cw5by5g]

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[@donmcveigh6718]

What Trolling Motor are you using? And how did You wire it up to control it?

[@Aksmaniyak]

It is a Minn Kota 12V 30lber. I have other 12T videos in a playlist on this channel to answer your questions.

[@truecrimson1]

Where did you get the cross pin and cotter pin for it?

[@Aksmaniyak]

It's listed in the related video narrative.

[@truecrimson1]

@@Aksmaniyak thank you. Working on my motor install slowly but steadily. Taken a lot of ideas from your videos.

[@Aksmaniyak]

@@truecrimson1 Glad to help!

[@jordan1996]

How’s the steering?

[@Aksmaniyak]

Very responsive. You can see the performance in the shakedown cruise video.

[@karencain4562]

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