Hobie Kayak Trolling Motor DIY

I hope this video is useful for someone want to do the same.
Watersnake - ASP 18 Pound Thrust 12V Saltwater Trolling Motor
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Milwaukee Electric Tool 48-89-9209 Electric Step Drill Bit, No 9
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Tube Cutter 1/4 in. to 1-1/8 in.
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[@mertcanbatur6516]

thanks for your effort man! greetings from Turkey

[@SeeMooreVids]

There’s no need to fill with foam but I get your concern. Just drill a couple 1/4” holes, one on each end of bottom to drain water. Foam could trap water. I see you put a stop on shaft underneath to avoid having motor hit bottom of yak which is important. After all my criticism, you did good.

[@mikec8123]

When you fill the plug with foam doesn't that dry and stick to the tube preventing it from turning?

[@seankim9129]

Have you tried adding a PWM to you Watersnake? I’m planning to do this while maintaining the form factor of the motor head (vs external setup)

[@cmacclel]

Why use a metal hose clamp that is going to chew the plastic up when you had the original plastic shaft height adjuster right there?

[@Vladislav.Stoynev]

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[@wizzle89]

was 18lbs enough to troll with the drag of downrigger gear down?

[@Vladislav.Stoynev]

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[@Kevin-oz9fw]

What is your measurement for the tube cut? How long. Thanks

[@johnnypestana3650]

What size tubing cutter do I use?

[@Lonewolf_2112]

Wouldn't it have been easier if you removed bottom part and resized the wires?

[@asriblues5562]

Nice

[@JamaicanSureFishing]

Like it

[@SeeMooreVids]

I hope you dumped out those metal filings as the electric motor below won’t like them.

[@SeeMooreVids]

Since this is a job which has no harsh chemicals, TAKE THE DAMNED RUBBER GLOVES OFF!!!!

[@ChrisParrishOutdoors]

They are textured for grip, maybe your eyesight isn't the best.