EASY KAYAK MOD || TROLLING MOTOR RUDDER || Sharper Steering

Materials:
Cutting Board $8.99
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Electrical Clamps 1 inch $1.68 x 2
1/4 in. x 2 in. Zinc-Plated Steel Eye Bolts with Nut (2-Pack) $1.18
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
1/4 in. - 20 tpi Coarse Stainless Steel Wing Nut $1.18
www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
Total: $13.53
Thanks for watching
Let me know if you have any questions!

[@lexwaldez]

Now take a cheap serrated steak knife blade... bend it to a 90 degree angle and bolt it down low by the prop and you've got a weed cutter too.

[@TheFishingFather]

This made me laugh

[@smooveb191]

im about to try this thanks.

[@TheFishingFather]

Smoove B no problem. I haven’t done a video yet, but I noticed a HUge Difference

[@bigblue3568]

I'll more than likely be doing this also... but why eye bolts ?

[@TheFishingFather]

Pure stupidity

[@wes4715]

On a fast trick for now (I will review after a few beers). Keep the eye bolts (or watever will be more efficient ((this will evolve overtime from other peoples ideas and inputs)), and figure a proper rig to utilize eye bolts to a separate shaft for individual rudder control from the troller. Would make a more efficient path direction from heavier currents or winds knocking you off track. Now on separate rudder id try to keep it like a knob based or handle twist and turn directly off from main rod that flows through the eye holes.

[@TheFishingFather]

This is great information!!! Any ideas on how to do what you mentioned?

[@TheDewaltBoy]

9 oclock sippin on beer. Mmmk

[@TheFishingFather]

I feel better that I am not alone now.....CHEERS!

[@thegiant573]

Ok off to steal the wife's cutting board.

[@johnhotine5232]

Haha 😂 I was thinking the same thing

[@codyhutchison7330]

I made this exactly the same. i have a minnkota 55lb endura max, and the 1" clamps are too big, my rudder spins and ive tightened this up as much as i can. daaaamnit! lol

[@TheFishingFather]

Very interesting. Can you place something within the clamp to create a tighter clamp? For example, maybe cut a wood shim to wedge in between the motor and the clamp to create more resistance. Or even a small piece of rag

[@codyhutchison7330]

The Fishing Father might have to give it a shot. Yeah he as very taken off guard that it was able to spin freely on the shaft when it’s suppose to be a 1 1/8” shaft and a 1” clamp as tight as I can get it

[@codyhutchison7330]

Just noticed you used tape on yours, I didn’t even see that the first 2 times I watched 🤦🏼‍♂️ that’s the route I’m going to go haha! Thanks for the video boss!

[@TheFishingFather]

@@codyhutchison7330 Man, I am trying to think here. I think this is a better idea. Wrap some electrical tape or Teflon tape where the clamp will go. This will increase the diameter of the are that needs to be clamped and ensure a tighter fit. Let me know

[@TheFishingFather]

@@codyhutchison7330 Good lord, I thought I came up with this idea right now! HAHA I must have forgotten I did this. Glad I could help

[@Vue_Mix]

Couldn't u make the board higher so it clears the prop so that you can make the plate longer or is the way it is better?

[@TheFishingFather]

Good question. I was of the mindset that the closer to the prop the better

[@Jage_]

Waiting to hear your feedback on how well this worked. Also the Amazon link appears to be dead.

[@TheFishingFather]

Jage you got it. Had full intentions to make a video at Panguitch lake but I drank too many beers!

[@codyhutchison7330]

Why use eye bolts and wing nuts instead of a bolt and lock nut? Just curious I’m going to make this exact same thing..

[@TheFishingFather]

Great idea actually!

[@dgriffin6074]

Is the "fin" below the Minn Kota motor supposed to act as a min-rudder? If so, it does seem logical that adding a rudder with more surface area would make sense; also, are you using stainless steel hardware?

[@TheFishingFather]

Yes. In my head that is what I was thinking as well. Stainless steel has been swapped out! Oops! Thanks for the heads up

[@jayjacobs4092]

I have a inflatable pontoon. I have the trolling motor mounted up front. The steering goes everywhere, I have no control going forward. Backward I can steer good. Maybe this bullnose will help?

[@TheFishingFather]

Yes it will as well as better weight distribution. Good luck!

[@hahaclintondix6099]

That’s the reasoning for why I’m trying to get one for my canoe. Once I start turning, canoe starts going sideways. How did it work out

[@maxwellkarpov3460]

Why did you use eye bolts instead of something more low profile? Eyes will catch weeds.

[@TheFishingFather]

I am not a smart man....Great idea!!! Thanks for the watch

[@az_pit_viper4270]

What was the purpose of using the bolts with the eyes on them as opposed to regular bolts?

[@TheFishingFather]

You know, great question!

[@az_pit_viper4270]

@@TheFishingFather by the way I wasn't being sarcastic with that question. Was just curious if they were for another part of the mod.

[@TheFishingFather]

@@az_pit_viper4270 I didn't interpret it that way at all. I appreciate the questions, it keeps me in check!

[@dahutful]

What is the reason for using eyebolts?

[@TheFishingFather]

Pure stupidity!

[@PRACERZ]

Why eye bolts as mounting hardware ??

[@matthewmartini8719]

In the description. 1/4 in. x 2 in. Zinc-Plated Steel Eye Bolts with Nut (2-Pack) $1.18

[@regwatson2017]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3evaWZqqJqLoac - who copied who ?