DIY Fishing Kayak Trolling Motor

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It's not perfect, but I had fun and can only improve from here! Mounting this trolling motor was actually super easy. I just took my time and made sure to plan 5 steps ahead before I made any cut or drilled any hole. All in all it was a success. I'll definitely start tweaking the design. Maybe I'll cave in and mount it in the rear and hook up cables... For now it gets the job done and get to more places that otherwise would take me 5 times as long to paddle to. Oh, and the big camera is back! I hope I don't let too many people down with some B Roll.
~Eric
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[@AdventureIndiana]

You have me kayak cred for having something you made. Pretty sweet

[@MrNatureboy2010]

Great video ! The rail system built in the yak that was utilized for mounting was a major factor in the build. I'm thinking of installing a rail system in my yak to do the same. This looks like the most efficent and simple method I've seen for such a build. Thanks for the idea and

[@randywilliams847]

The old 2x4 has been that size for about 50 years.

[@FishingFreshies]

That's Awesome!!

[@demolitionwilliams7419]

I've scoured KZbin for this video. Best one on the subject thanks

[@medicgor]

Did this over the weekend and tried it out today. Fantastic! Thanks Flo Bass!

[@elevin1972]

Good vid E! Maybe adding a skeg will help track straight...it's another inexpensive project I believe Zoffinger has an episode where he fabbed one up. Stay creative bro!!

[@DavidAguilar772]

Love the video. I’ve got an ascend 128t and I’ve been thinking of putting one on but now I’ve seen the the front doesn’t work as well but if anything if I figure it out I would love to help you out. I stay in Florida as well in the treasure coast area just north of you

[@AndrewVSmith10]

I will be doing this but with a counterbalance. Thanks!

[@hansolo7205]

You just gave me an idea, I have a motor mount from a Sportspal Canoe. Just like yours except its made of aluminum bracket. Thanks

[@medicgor]

I'm going to try this thx! Just trying to find the tracking hardware you used. Where did you get yours and what would the hardware name be for the sliders?

[@popaki9484]

Nice setup! What kind of hardware did you use to mount it in the track itself? I didn’t see that part. Is it regular bolt from a hardware store...screwed into what?

[@slikrik6098]

just finished mine today but rain rolled hopefully do test run tomorrow./ mine is mounted behind the seat off to the side

[@tubingpro]

How about 1.5 square galvanized tubing? Might be able to open that box a little further.

[@mikeyoks]

Motor shaft length?

[@jackhelm1537]

I put my trolling motor on the back of my kayak but I used a longer handle on it

[@zacheiriksson]

2x4s used to actually be 2"x4" now they have a nominal size which is actually closer to 1.5"x3.5" after planing and drying

[@giovannyavalo4790]

Epic man i plan to rig something up like that just not exactly sure to how make it work lol

[@jaymcwethy9026]

how did you like it long term? I had mounted one like that on the front-ish side of the boat, but I also had broke my prop that day, so between the two the tracking was horrible. I could not turn to the right (the mount side) at all.

[@bsdgffishtuna5186]

can you lock the motor into place without moving? like have a direction and not worry about it being nudged?