DIY Modified Santa Cruz Raptor Kayak Updated Version

[@Kasper623]

Seriously so happy I found your channel looking forward to setting up my yak like yours. Mines going to have a few more hiccups since it’s inflatable but it gives me hope thanks.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Jason. Please let me know how it goes.

[@Wildirishmanbiker]

Nice work, excellent presentation. Easy to understand and workable for my yak too. Gonna try this for sure

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Sean.

[@imadumas2]

Really good vids -great mods!

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks.

[@ndettwiler]

awesome job! after scouring KZbin for ideas, I decided this is the model I wish to emulate to remote steer my personal pontoon. specifically, I'd love to copy the control arm and springs and the center eye bolt. any chance you could provide a parts list of that hardware? are these items available at a local Lowe's or HD?

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Neil. All the hardware can be purchased at HD or Lowes. The control arm was custom made. I designed a less expensive alternative for the control arm and have made a video for it. It works just the same. All the parts for that can also be purchased at those stores. The video is entitled DIY Kayak Trolling Motor No Drill Steering Control Arm and describes the parts needed.

[@ndettwiler]

Got it. Thanks!

[@fishinpharm2991]

Great info. I’m wondering if you have considered tying all your electrical components into one box? I’m thinking of running a fused rocker panel type system to run my trolling motor, navigation lights, deck lights and fish finder and would like to incorporate the trolling motor with circuit breaker and master power/kill switch into one unit. What are your thoughts on such a system-do you feel it would be better to have the big draw items on there own circuit or could I incorporate the master power with inline 50 amp to a fused rocker panel. Something like JDS portable power box but with a master power option that includes the trolling motor. Thoughts? Thanks and keep the videos coming.

[@Aksmaniyak]

Hi James. I have made a trolling motor power junction box that includes a kill switch in another video. Also in another video, I hook up all my electronics using a 6 circuit waterproof fuse box and run the 50A trolling motor circuit breaker on its own line. You could put everything in one box but I think it might be too big...just my thoughts. Let me know if you need help with your project and/or finding my related project videos. Thanks for the kind words.

[@fishinpharm2991]

Aksman, Thanks. I found the videos. I like the use of the kill switch and junction boxes-Keeps things safe and clean. Tight lines 😬

[@Aksmaniyak]

Glad to help James!

[@albynospyder4120]

how long does that 45 ah battery last?

[@Aksmaniyak]

It is a 35AH battery. You can get more than an hour running at full speed.

[@Majestik3D]

Great set up. Which quick disconnect plug did you use? That's one part my set up that I'm struggling with. Thanks!

[@Aksmaniyak]

Thanks Matthew. It's an 12-24V MLP Ranger Bass Boat trolling motor plug and receiver. You open it up and connect the wires from your TM. It's big enough to accept 10 gauge wires.

[@Majestik3D]

Thanks for your reply. I thought it may have been a ranger. I do need to invest in the ranger plug. Right now I don't have any disconnect so I transport with my motor connected; not the best scenario.

[@Aksmaniyak]

I looked for the right plug for a long time until I found this one. Just remember that the plug comes with an internal metal tab across 2 terminals to make it 24V. The tab is easily removed for 12V use and to make 4 separate connections.

[@Majestik3D]

Just one more question. Could you post a link to the fuse switch box you use? I'd like to add a battery meter and some LED lights to my set up and i think using a terminal like that would be the best way . Thanks

[@Aksmaniyak]

I got it off Amazon. They make a few different types. Here is the link: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000THQ0CQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1