DIY Kayak Trolling Motor Mount (Lifetime Tamarack Pro)

Gear/tools used:
Home Depot:
Aluminum angle (link for 96in, I used 48 inch): www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Aluminum Tubing: No link available. I used 3/4 inch size, 1/8th inch thickness, 48 inch length
1/4 inch bolts, lock washers, and nuts: varying lengths
Corner Brace: www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
2x4 cut to desired size
Amazon:
Mighty mount x2: a.co/d/hyyX8Si
Rivets: a.co/d/hVMHUWG
Rivet gun: a.co/d/20Y0Kyl
Power tech T-track Knob kit: a.co/d/h4TpD3D
Loctite: a.co/d/gm9YIR8
Thanks to all the youtubers out there for all the ideas and videos helping inspire this mount and video!

[@ethanpickett1248]

I'm glad I came across your channel, brother! I have the same kayak and after a recent fishing trip with my wife and son I got really interested in adding a motor to my yak. Since my son is new and my wife can't handle paddling, I end up tethering kayaks to mine and pulling em. I love them dearly, but paddling for other kayaks limits how far we can go and how fast. I've been planning on adding a motor to help give my arms a rest without getting dragged back out by the wind a current while pulling them. Seeing this process done on my exact kayak has given me a lot more confidence and direction on the parts list. Fantastic video! Appreciate you taking the time to film this and put it up. 100% sub from me!

[@JasonSipe16]

This is a fantastic DIY build! Thanks! I just finished a DIY wireless trolling motor build video for a transom mount minn kota and might modify my regular Tamarack using some of your tips!

[@bassmanbobbin]

Awesome I would love to see your build. Glad I could help out!

[@MlLKMAN]

Thank you for making this video. I'll be building a modified version of your mount for my kayak. The issue I have is that my kayak does not have a perfectly horizontal surface at the ideal location for the mighty mounts. The surface is slightly tilted in just a few degrees. I'll have to use two L brackets on each side to mount the cross bar to.

[@edwingavelar988]

very clean and simple build. Im actually going to try something similar for my lifetime yukon.

[@fishincommish]

Nice!! I may have seen this before, but don't remember 😂. If i did, i used basically the same thing... Thanks for pointing it out on my video 😅 Just subbed!!

[@user-sk4xn6ce4n]

Excellent video just purchased my material awesome just about 40.00 can't wait to put it on my Moken 10v2

[@AxelfoleyTheGreat]

Excellent job man. Thanks.

[@sakelleys]

I have a 27 lb thrust Minn Kota oh I'm definitely doing this hookup thanks for the great video.

[@PagtheFisherman]

Oh I can’t wait to see how this works out on the water. Thinking about doing this to my tamarack.

[@bassmanbobbin]

I will keep you updated. Doing the wiring, and steering this weekend. Hoping to get it on the water for a test run also. Stay tuned

[@letun3481]

Solid design!

[@bassmanbobbin]

Thanks 🙏

[@ChesapeakeChris]

I have that same kayak. That is the best motor mount assembly I've seen yet...and so simple. Awesome video...I subbed

[@bassmanbobbin]

Awesome, thank you!

[@fishincommish]

Hey Chris!

[@ChesapeakeChris]

@@fishincommish hey commish

[@jaggedjames24]

Great job.

[@deseansneed3182]

Nice setup! I’m using this for my lifetime. I had something similar but yours is better and lil more simple than mine! I subbed! 💪🏾💪🏾

[@bassmanbobbin]

Awesome! Thank you! 🙏

[@gerro2579]

Awesome , that’s a pretty clean setup. It’s hard to find a mount that will bolt on to the PRO. Waiting on the next video of how you set it all up.

[@bassmanbobbin]

New videos posting this weekend 👍

[@unogardotv]

Thanks for this video. New friend here.

[@Gg671w]

Nice I made my mount out of all wood but I might make a metal one now

[@bassmanbobbin]

The aluminum is waaaay lighter

[@offgriddreaming5403]

Looking good. Will there be more vids on the rest of the build?

[@bassmanbobbin]

Final 2 videos on wiring and steering system will be posted this weekend

[@jeffw3776]

Excellent vid. Is the PWM necessary with Newport 35 thrust? I just purchased it. Can’t you control power from the handle? I guess not…too bad if true

[@MR.MR.88]

Looks good man, EZ build works fine i guess? wd

[@jeffw3776]

Ok. Rear mount vs side mount. Is the extra steering install and PWM worth the effort, extra holes in the yak? Stability should be good enough unless you need to zoom on the ocean. I’ve owned a Hobie which I installed a motor in the hull. I know the advantage of a motor and peddle drives. Not a fan of always using paddles. That’s old school! Much simpler side mount install utilizing the rod holders behind the seat on my Tamarack pro.

[@paulhoven2928]

The mighty mount that you have on your kayak…. what is it held down with? Nuts and bolts? Or something else? And has it ever come loose since you installed the mount?

[@bassmanbobbin]

I used rivets. It’s solid. No loosening has occurred

[@carlomiranda3799]

Hey, Bassman. How are the rivets holding up?

[@josefuentes2934]

Good day, I reached all three of my nearest Home Depot and Lowe Centers, and I was unable to secure a square tube@ 1/8 thickness. Did you order online? I really like this trolling motor mount, and I wonder if the cross bar @ 1/16 thickness will be strong enough for my kayak.

[@bassmanbobbin]

Yeah the 1/16 should work. My buddy used that thickness and it works great. You may or may not need to add a support depending on stability but it should work just fine

[@ubroc]

did you make the width between the L metal struts the right width to hold a battery?

[@bassmanbobbin]

You could put the battery there if you wanted but I am posting a video this weekend on the wiring and battery setup and steering system

[@davelyons2601]

I assume you did not need to secure the back of your mount to your kayak? Thanks

[@bassmanbobbin]

No, no need to. The weight of the motor keeps it solid and as long as the rest of the mount was solid there was no need. That thing is solid and doesn’t move out on the water 👍

[@dennisfedor9985]

How do you tilt the motor. If you get in shallow water

[@bassmanbobbin]

This is how I did it: STEERING Setup for KAYAK Trolling Motor (How To) - on the water testing kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6HIkntunqt5jbM This is how my buddy did it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSmlI2ejNCJh6csi=CAfaePwrzscJOUK2