FeelFree Lure Kayak TROLLING MOTOR SET UP!

[@kthaag2]

I just finished installing this mod on my Lure 10. Thank you so much for posting this video, I absolutely love it! It's perfect in every way. For those interested, here is a complete price breakdown for all parts necessary for this project: Minn Kota 30 lb. thrust motor: $99.99 Weize 12 V 75 ah battery: $144.99 Newport smart battery box: $65.00 Marine silicone sealant: $7.96 1" hollow drill bit: $15.71 1 1/8" hollow drill bit: $10.38 Quick connector wires: $11.30 Battery connector eyelet (6): $3.95 5 feet of 8 gauge wires: $13.48 Yakattack through hull wiring kit: $19.95 Trolling motor female plug: $26.99 Trolling motor male plug: $21.99 Grand total: $441.69 That price includes everything I could possibly think of that I had to use, save for the power drill. This is much cheaper and a way better setup than the pedal drive system. I know virtually nothing about electrical work but I had no problems whatsoever installing this mod. This and the other video posted are fantastic guides, follow them and you can't go wrong!

[@KeepFishingForward]

I appreciate the kind words man! And thanks for listing the prices! 👍🏻

[@jnewc4130]

My next question was, does it work on the 10! Just purchased the 10 and now I'm all over the trolling motor

[@kthaag2]

@@jnewc4130 Hail yeah! I'm really happy I got the 10, it's lighter and so easy to haul around. Plus, the benefit of having a longer kayak is that it tracks better, which doesn't really matter if you don't have to paddle!

[@KeepFishingForward]

Facts!

[@jimguzell4993]

I just had my 11.5 Lure delivered yesterday morning, and installed the 30 lb Minn kota motor. Thank you so much for making these videos! This is my first kayak, and cant wait till spring here in Pa ! HOWEVER, Ive got all winter to accessorize it. Thanks again.

[@jackharrison4327]

the minn kota 40 and 55 lb thrust will fit in the hole. I have both in a 11.5 lure use the yak gadget mount for the motor.

[@hellbendernut]

I have a 50lb minn Kota endura that will not fit through the lure 10v2 pod unless the prop is removed.

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

I’ve just bought the moken 12.5 v2, and I’ve fitted the minn Kota riptide 45 lb thrust motor. Drops in through scupper just fine. I drop it through scupper at a slight angle, but prop and motor body go through scupper just fine.

[@randyoliver6652]

I just did this mod ( 30lb Min kota Trolling motor ) for my Lure Two Tandem, It works perfectly!!! thank you so much for the Idea!!!

[@thecyrusthegreat]

Dude... You've got a sick set up right there. Good job on the video edit. Very inspiring !

[@rebeccabrady8673]

Is there a video showing how to install the Minn Kota trolling motor on the 11.5 feel free kayak?

[@youdontknow884]

I just bought this kayak and I will be putting a trolling motor on mine as well. Sweet video. Going to have to find your other video on the trolling motor install

[@dinahplacido5786]

First time kayaking. Great experience. At 69 I found it to be just want I wanted to take out on the Intercoastal Waterway.

[@billpeterson818]

I want a lot of this for my kayak. Great job dude. It’s awesome!

[@jeffc7079]

So when you get to shallow water can you tilt the motor so it won't bottom out or do you have to take motor right out ,been looking at the feel free kayak for some time now I'm just thinking of the best way to mount the motor , I was thinking of mounting it on the side using the two rod holders behind the seat make some kind of trolling motor mount and this way you can just tilt the motor out of the water ,buy the way boat looking awesome 😀😉

[@KeepFishingForward]

cant tilt it up but its so easy to just pull it out or adjust it up enough to tuck it inside the hull

[@brettroberts3551]

Thanks for making the video! Love how you adapted the Minn Kota trolling motor to fit the FeelFree and made sure you provided all the equipment links. Much appreciated.

[@KeepFishingForward]

welcome!

[@tomkelly613]

Your set up is amazing. I have the same kayak as you and have been looking on a cheaper way of equipping it with a trolling motor than the feel free pedal system and battery motor. Just need you to come to Georgia to install all of that for me!!!

[@cipdog100]

This video just helped me decide this the exact set up i need thanks for the video

[@davecook2045]

Greetings, I was wondering if you can describe in the front hatch area if that is a power distribution and how you have it’s hooked up? Originally I was thinking it was a terminal & din rail set up. I like the setup & I’m currently thinking how I would like my kayak to be done. SEE YA ON THE WATER

[@NickyRoads]

Now how is it pulling it out the water when shallow

[@jmorrow8122]

So are you steering with paddles or the motor? Also curious how hard it is to take it back out I’m going to be on some shallower rivers and it would be nice to be able to pull it out

[@cj.tj.8201]

Nice conversion...! I just got my first kayak today. Looking forward to getting on the water.

[@KeepFishingForward]

Awesome man! What kayak did u get!?

[@cj.tj.8201]

I got the Preception Pescador 12.5..

[@javiermarante5344]

Sooo this kayak didn’t come with that hole cut out in the middle correct? That black storage tray was what came in there? So you had to cut the hole out?

[@hunterdan673]

Love to see my local guys working their "kayak magic". Killer set up !!

[@KeepFishingForward]

True support from the man! Thanks a lot!

[@RebeccaBrady-y9d]

Wanting to install trolling motor only, do I also need a rudder system? If so what do you recommend or have.

[@BassandCoffee]

Awesome kayak! You let me borrow yours for a tournament and it blew my mind how fast this thing goes!

[@KeepFishingForward]

Bruhhh i aint catching all them fish paddling all day! Hands free fishing now!

[@gilessexton49]

Nice set up. I am thinking f getting the same kayak to replace my Colorado pontoon. Can you tell me the exact dimensions of the "pd hole" so as I can measure my Minn Kota motor to see if it will fit please?

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Hey bro. I have a 12 ft PDL DRIVE HYBIRD. Which if I take out my pedals, the 46lb thrust trolling motor fits in the same clips as the PDL DRIVE. So i always have my PDL on board. Bu i have a new 2.5 hp Suzuki outboard 4 stroke motor. ISLAND HOPPER OUTBOARDS. Specializes in side and rear transom mounts, especially. For the FEEL FREE Models. I was going to get the feel free moken V2, but it only came with the boat itself, and ki wanted storage for my hull. But that boat is my favorite, with that color. My outboard weighs 28lbs, maybe 30lbs tops with fuel. The transom mount is amazing. I fish a large lake, and finally am able to get away from boat traffic, and tuck into my spot's. I weigh 153 5ft 7" I've had her close to 11mph, depending what's on my deck and storage for certain day's. Everyone is going with the 2.5 outboard. I see them in all kinds of vessels. If there done right, gane changer.🤟🎣🙏

[@jackharrison4327]

enura 2 blade model (Minn Kota) slips right in 55 and 40 has the same size head

[@Tezzy2fly2]

I’ve been looking for a good phone mount for my kayak… what type of phone mount is that?

[@AndyD1995]

So total cost for the kayak fish finder trolling motor setup all that good stuff?

[@SpikedVanlife]

upgrading to larger motor, can't you just remove the motor and reinstall on the kayak? would take a bit longer to setup when you get to the water... but 30 pounds is too big for my kayak i have to put both my feet in the water lol

[@gregstephens5683]

Thank you for the video- great work- what is the name / brand of the electrical terminal in front of the boat in the storage area where the wires plug into.

[@Grandpa_RLP]

So you have to still use the rudder for turning? Do you keep the motor straight at all times?

[@KeepFishingForward]

I use both the rudder and the motor to make more accurate turns

[@sparkiekosten5902]

Was the old motor not strong enough? I installed an watersnake 18 on my Lure 11.5 and connected a speed control to it for infinite variability of the motor 5.6 KPH/ 3.5MPH(with the run of tide) has been my max but I feel happy to get that at 18A max amperage. It makes my homemade 35AH Li Ion battery last a full 2 hours going full power. I installed the motor by cutting down the shaft and making it short enough to fit inside the sonar pod without it protruding out the top. Than I dismantled the head of the trolling motor and installed the forward reverse switch in the front of the sonar pod along with the speed controller which allows me to still install a fishfinder like normal. I might need to install the transducer to the bottom of the motor though. All up I got away with about $ 180.00 aussie dollars to get me mobile

[@KeepFishingForward]

Great job! And yes my old motor was less powerful than the newer one on it now.

[@sadmirtatarevic4772]

Brother, I did see the Endura at Walmart and I wasn’t sure if it would fit but it does. Are you able to send me the rest of the parts that you purchased? Please

[@thedreexperience6273]

I have a 45 pound thrust Minnkota I wonder if it will fit

[@KeepFishingForward]

Hard to say

[@davidjohoson8397]

I really wish you would give a model number of your Minn kota trolling motor

[@tylerc7224]

Do you use your rudder to steer or just the trolling motor?

[@LovingIdaho]

So , you have a v1 , but the rudder you linked is rudder for v2 . So , is that the rudder you used ? I wondered if anything was different with rudder for v1 and v2 .

[@KeepFishingForward]

Must have changed to a v2. It should still fit? Just a bigger fin.

[@jsiravo07]

great video. do you have any information on whether you should go lithium or SLA? other then price are they are drawbacks of SLA?

[@manuelcarranza3258]

Hello . I don’t do fishing . My wife and I love to go to kayak just for fun with our dog . We’d love to have a kayak with pedal drive . Do you think this kayak is too much for us ?

[@stanwatkins975]

Have you found the plastic sonar box provides enough strength to handle the torque of the motor? Any problems there or a need to reinforce it in some way?

[@KeepFishingForward]

Its great! No reinforcement needed

[@glennsprague8535]

Just a heads up, many states require you register your boat, any kind or length, if powered by an electric motor.

[@donkeydiehard879]

Yup, I was gonna do a trolling motor on mine but not worth going through the trouble to register it in NC.😭 Have to pay $1000 to peddle it.🙄 Guess the fact I get some exercise still is cool at least.

[@josephpacheco7508]

Toilet bowl T bolts work in these rails and are super cheap for a couple bolts.

[@coryklein84]

The fish gripper on a rope is genius

[@handymanso3322]

Cool setup... Have u been able to find something with more thrust that fits the Pod cavity?

[@KeepFishingForward]

30 lb is the only highest one i have tried

[@TheRacing4cash]

@@KeepFishingForward i was told by minnkota that the 30 and 40lb enduras have the same size motor dimensions. 45lb and up are larger.

[@seansh8159]

hi where did you fix the battery?

[@ichirogrant4175]

I have a lure 10 and put a 50 lbs thrust. It takes sometime removing it but it works great. The question I have now is, how do you keep the motor from moving side to side? I seen your other video with the sevylor motor. But how’d you do it with the Minn Kota?

[@alexclimbingbear3783]

What type of cooler is in this video. Love the set up

[@mikescustomtackle9898]

what happens when its shallow water with the clamp on the underside you can not raise it and your stuck.

[@KeepFishingForward]

In shallow water (1ft or less), pull the whole sonar pod out and use a paddle lol. Best option.

[@matthewbelue9616]

Where did you get the terminal under your front hatch?

[@KeepFishingForward]

I got a link in the description or u can purchase it at the Academy

[@matthewbelue9616]

@@KeepFishingForward Cool!! Thank you!!!

[@canberrajames]

I loved this video so much. You are super cool. Even my son Isaac thinks so.

[@drewsoutdoorreviews]

Clothes hanger. Brilliant. Thanks!

[@jersonkeomanivong4609]

I have the same kayak. Where can I get the same trolling motor the one you have on yours?

[@KeepFishingForward]

i put a link in the description box below or u can find it at walmart.

[@jersonkeomanivong4609]

@@KeepFishingForward thanks

[@joemartin6439]

Is your kayak the bid fish 120

[@chmaximus319]

Great video! Subbed and TU. Good luck growing the channel.

[@Ethan_1776]

Can’t wait to put a this trolling motor on my kayak

[@xShark]

The track bolts…use toilet bowl mounting bolts, couple dollars for 2 at Home Depot

[@KeepFishingForward]

sweet thanks!

[@ewoolbright]

How do you keep the direction locked on the trolling motor?

[@KeepFishingForward]

Shaft clamps

[@ewoolbright]

Keep Fishing Forward can you post pics? I feel like the motor will still turn with shaft clamps

[@WilliamsonBrian]

Killer setup. Would you do measurements for me on the hole for the trolling motor? I just bought a 2 propeller Newport vessel trolling motor wanted to know if it’ll fit before pulling the trigger

[@ianlugo4447]

Same I have the trolling motor but can’t find a video about the dimensions to drill if you found a video please reply

[@ianlugo4447]

If it works what lbs do you have I have a lure 11.5 and don’t know if a 36 lbs will fit

[@WilliamsonBrian]

@@ianlugo4447 I have a 36 lb Newport I think it’s the same size as a kota but still not sure

[@WilliamsonBrian]

@@ianlugo4447 I will be purchasing either a 11.5 or 13.5 lure within the next month

[@ianlugo4447]

@@WilliamsonBrian so you haven’t tried it on a lure yet or found a video to put it on

[@RibEye-ih2mv]

Sick set up dude. Wow

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Bro, love the vessel, however. You can put 3 minn-kota motors at once, you'll still be at 5 mph max. Thrust is to move weight, heavier your boat, than you need a higher thrust motor. I have a hoodoo impulse 10.5, because I only wanted a 10 1/2 boat. I Love this kayak. I have a feel free side mount transom, 2.5 Suzuki outboard, and a 7ft designed outrigger, Garmin striker FF. With gps. I weigh about 150lbs, 5' 7". I had my kayak up to 11.7 mph. I wanted the motor, because I fish a 1200 acre lake. To get me to all my spots. I didn't want to deal with battery weight, wondering how much juice is left etc. I usually just troll around about 6 mph, and always have my 2 gallon gas container on board. Go 4 stroke, if you want speed. And you can gave more cockpit room, and less battery weight.

[@CompassAngler]

Mounted my motor on the back of my Lure, almost went the pod route but wanted my transducer there instead. Nice setup, maybe a fuse or breaker box?

[@KeepFishingForward]

Its got a breaker built in on the battery box. But, i do need to wire in a killswitch in case i fall overboard... i dont want the kayak to go byebye lol 😂

[@CompassAngler]

Keep Fishing Forward Killswitch is on my list as well, wireless remote for me. I’m sure I’ll do a walkthrough video this season sometime. Tight lines

[@KeepFishingForward]

Sick cant wait to see it!

[@shanedeel2]

You could mount the transducer in the troller motor just like in a bass boat?

[@KeepFishingForward]

Its possible.

[@straussweekly1560]

V Nice. Getting a 6-700$ kayak. How much am I looking at to install a Minkota on top of kayak price. This method of fishing seems affordable. Lmk. Thanks

[@KeepFishingForward]

What kayak are u getting? If u have to side mount the motor off to the side, it will be cheaper

[@straussweekly1560]

@@KeepFishingForward ended up getting a steal on a crescent ultralite. Couldn’t pass it up. So far I’ve only seen a couple pictures of side mounts done. One was a Newport vessel mount. I’m going to paddle it for a while as I won’t be doing serious fishing every trip.

[@KeepFishingForward]

Good luck with the new yak!

[@straussweekly1560]

@@KeepFishingForward thanks sir. Keep up the good content

[@TreySully]

Nice! You should be able to pull on the trolling motor handle and it will extend out closer to you.

[@KeepFishingForward]

Yessir it sure does. I extend it when im sitted down cruising to a spot and the push it back in when im standing to fish so i dont trip over it 🤣

[@BassGeek]

That really is a great mod man.

[@KeepFishingForward]

Thanks i love it.

[@69camaro19]

Do you have to register your kayak since it has a motor?

[@KeepFishingForward]

Yes i sure do...

[@donkeydiehard879]

Too bad id have to go through yhe hassle of registering the yak with a trolling motor in NC.😭 Had everything in my cart and was ready to buy it. Then at the last second i checked guidelines and sure enough, has to be registered as a boat. Pretty dumb. Fairly certain Colorado, where i lived mosty life, doesnt have that rule.

[@chrisrondeau9912]

Is that the Endura C2 motor? Looking to purchase one for my Lure 11.5

[@KeepFishingForward]

Yes it is. Can order in link below or visit walmart

[@chrisrondeau9912]

@@KeepFishingForward thanks! What size battery do you use for it?

[@KeepFishingForward]

75ah deep cycle duracell battery

[@deadthem]

Hey! Do you have a link for the phone mount please?

[@KeepFishingForward]

I can get u a link but u can get that mount at best buy.

[@donricki1]

In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens kzbin.infoUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.

[@richardhollins3999]

what transducer mount is that?

[@KeepFishingForward]

Kayak Transducer Mount from amazon buddy. 👍🏻 amzn.to/32hsdtW

[@heriwongblitarnengcanberra4188]

Thanks mate for the sharing your video.. I got general idea to build my kayak..good job well done 👍👍

[@KeepFishingForward]

Thanks a lot for watching! I hope your build is just as fun as mine!

[@ethantong5978]

I had a big problem. I bought the same motor and put it in the same position as you. But when I got into the water, my kayak couldn't walk in a straight line and kept turning around

[@KeepFishingForward]

Do u have a rudder

[@ethantong5978]

Keep Fishing Forward no,i don’t..

[@KeepFishingForward]

@@ethantong5978 i recommend a rudder to keep the kayak tracking straight or for turning.

[@ethantong5978]

Keep Fishing Forward Thank you for your advice. I've already bought it.Normally you use rudder or touring motor control direction?

[@KeepFishingForward]

I use both rudder turning with my feet and sharper turn with motor.

[@jenshiller4058]

Didn't the Minn Kota C2 34 lbs fit?

[@KeepFishingForward]

It probably would. I just went for budget route

[@jenshiller4058]

@@KeepFishingForward i saw someone with a 40 lbs so they fit.

[@KeepFishingForward]

Real nice! I think its time to upgrade this year then 😂

[@amirizham1470]

It's suitable for fishing at the sea?

[@KeepFishingForward]

i have seen it in videos so yes!

[@amirizham1470]

@@KeepFishingForward may u do it at the sea?.. please bro.. wanna see if it's okay for it

[@migscaff]

How heavy is all that

[@songsong9440]

Thanks for sharing, great video. I guess for transporting something this heavy, a trailer is a must, right?

[@KeepFishingForward]

i throw it in the bed of my truck. its not as heavy just to slide it on the bed.

[@songsong9440]

@@KeepFishingForward that make sense. thx for the tip.

[@terribleatfishing]

How do you deal with real shallow parts?

[@KeepFishingForward]

I just pull the pod up and slide up the motor

[@Zenfit2000]

Sweet setup

[@dlspoon]

Nice setup bro..

[@TravisDoesKayakFishing]

Not going to lie, sometimes I wish I had a motor on my kayak. It would make it easier to get around on these 90+ degree days.

[@KeepFishingForward]

Do it to it! I 100% won't go back to paddling... good workout but i prefer to do that in the gym, not the water!

[@shanedeel2]

So you run everything off one battery?

[@KeepFishingForward]

Yea its a 75ah battery. I only fish for 10hrs a day

[@shanedeel2]

I’m going to do this exact setup. I was saving for a lithium battery but after your video I’m thinking maybe I just need a regular deep cycle.

[@shanedeel2]

Keep Fishing Forward that’s good news because I usually fish 5-6 hours

[@KeepFishingForward]

Im currently saving up for a lithium battery. It's real backbreaking sometimes hauling a heavy battery haha

[@Andremaio12234]

Bello complimenti ma Dove lo vendono???

[@heftybalz]

So that's the name of the minn kota..there are several 30lbs out there

[@cgandy2]

You have a great setup! I will use your links to get some of this gear so you get credit for the affiliate sales. Thanks!

[@BaDDLatitudes]

What kayak is this???

[@KeepFishingForward]

feel free lure 11.5

[@natedogg2282]

Wow nice job man.. Wish i had a friend like u near to help wire up my big fish 120 i just got today lol...

[@mc7072]

Post a video of your new setup in action ?

[@How2Wrench]

Nice....ty

[@brianrichard1768]

how fast?

[@KeepFishingForward]

3.5-5mph

[@klausbermannchristensen2390]

i have a 40# haswing motor in mine gives me 3.5 - 4 mph

[@klausbermannchristensen2390]

but it has to go in on an angle and not easy like yours...

[@KeepFishingForward]

If it fits, it works! I may go rear mount if i can get my engineer skills up and going 😂

[@klausbermannchristensen2390]

@@KeepFishingForward i saw a youtuber mount a trolling motor like a rudder so he could steer with his feet... Pretty sweet setup, but i wanted to keep my rudder and be able to go paddle-power...

[@KeepFishingForward]

Same. I love the rudder too much.

[@mansbfishing]

Mantap bossku👍🏼👍🏼🤝🤩

[@brewtankoutdoors1432]

Awesomeness.. good vid

[@KeepFishingForward]

Thanks my guy

[@CompassAngler]

Dope upgrade man 👊🏽

[@KeepFishingForward]

💪🏻

[@jnewc4130]

Dude...... wooooow!!! You went balls out on this thing!! So awesome dude. I might just have to put a troller on my shit now🤣

[@jamesautry7432]

Do all those companies sponsor you?.....nice set up

[@KeepFishingForward]

no sponsors. and thank you

[@Valerifon1]

Fantastic mod and an excellent presentation. Subbed your channel! 😎👍 Cheers - Luther

[@Krisj1981]

God damn. 9000 Ah battery charging your go pro ? That thing could power your house considering people only use a 100 Ah battery for trolling motors

[@cops2008]

love it ,, perfect in all ways .. but honestly just took the fun out of it ,, you could've just bought a boat and be done with it ^.^" kayak spouse to be fun simple thing ,, anyway love the build so creative

[@monssifnexus3744]

Thank you so much

[@KeepFishingForward]

i hope it helped out

[@monssifnexus3744]

@@KeepFishingForward still not deciding bass 100 or jon boat

[@KeepFishingForward]

bring someone fishing with u. so a jon boat!

[@monssifnexus3744]

@@KeepFishingForward out of inventory too much to deal with like trailer....hard decision the funny part I don't know how to swim 😂

[@phearlesspharaoh3697]

Holy smokes…. And i thought I brought too many reels and gear! 😱😂😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@KeepFishingForward]

you can never have enough until 1 falls out into the water 🤣

[@richardjones646]

Try salt water trolling motor