Honest 3 Month Bixpy Motor Review / Would I Buy Again? / Plus the Advantage of Having Any Motor

On this episode we wanted to cover our first 3 months with this motor. Give you a honest review. Having any motor is an advantage on a kayak. We will review again in 6 months to keep you updated.
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[@kernlkajun1]

Point A to Point B on a PA14 360 with the Bixpy has proven to be a lightweight and efficient solution for me. And the good news is that Bixpy stands behind their product.

[@anthonyscalise7398]

I put a couple videos on KZbin channel of the Bixby paddle board in Florida. Under my name

[@rjmfishtales]

Ok I will check out while on vacation.

[@chazbickel4518]

Thanks for the review. It looks like it works well on the lake and does everything you need it to do.

[@rjmfishtales]

Yes it does what I need it to do. Thanks for the comment and support!

[@edwardreyes9314]

I'm thinking about getting me the same one for my kayak. Thanks for the info my friend take care and have a blessed week. 🙂

[@rjmfishtales]

It’s a good little motor. They now make the extended battery for it you can add at anytime. You will be happy with it. Just make sure you have a secondary means of getting back of battery dies on you. You have a blessed week as well

[@tommyhighhook3689]

Thanks, A big help on my decision to go with Bixpy

[@rjmfishtales]

No problem. I did do an update video recently too. The cold does effect the battery though. Keep that in mind. It was my own mistake for not reading and doing more research. If you go fishing under 32 degrees it will just beep and not work. FYI.

[@jeffmaron5974]

I just bought this for my crescent UL can’t wait🔥 Great video 🙏

[@rjmfishtales]

You will like it. I have an update video coming out next week. Bixpy reached out to me about an issue and was addressed. Stay tuned.

[@danielin1880]

Jeff, did you install it on your UL? I just picked up an UL.

[@jeffmaron5974]

@@danielin1880 yes it’s amazing total game changer 🔥

[@FreeSpooling]

Great review. I have the same Bixby but drop in the foot pedal model. Picked up the extra battery and I can run 12hr days easily. Its been super reliable and even runs well with a bent shaft from nailing a boulder. Think you will love it long term. Also, put a Minn Kota with spot lock on the front (was on my Klamath) and it is the perfect PA14 Bass rig for me. I'm sure more fish are jumping in the Yak because of the two motors🤣 Keep up the good stuff👍

[@rjmfishtales]

Thanks for the info Keith. Right now I can’t mention any other fishing or kayak accessories to the wife. Need to give her a break. I am going to get a dry suit soon, I gave her the puppy eyes and said isn’t your husbands safety, warmth and comfort priceless? Just need of sell a kidney. I was told by Bixpy they plan on making a larger amp hour battery in a year or so. If not I can get another battery. Talk soon sir. Happy Thanksgiving !

[@FreeSpooling]

@@rjmfishtales lol on the next yak accessory. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!

[@richardscott4082]

Thanks for taking the time to do a very good and honest review. Been trying to decide between the Bixby and NK-180. Hope you have many more enjoyable fishing trips ahead!

[@rjmfishtales]

If you want more speed and longer run time and I would go with the NK-180. The main reason I went with bixpy with the Hobie is I do not want foot steering. Strong motors you will have to do foot controls,rudder won’t handle it. I like simplicity, open deck etc. If I didn’t have a Hobie I would have no problem doing foot controls on any other kayak. But with a pedal drive I don’t want more foot stuff in my way. If I continue using Hobie and Bixpy does not get bigger batteries in the future, I will have to decide then. But if you have a Hobie, me personally I believe the Motorguide is the better choice. Keep battery in the rear to offset weight. Keeps deck all stock and you can just pop in the fins when ever you want. Sick back and use the remote.

[@richardscott4082]

Thanks for your in-depth reply. Because of what you wrote about the foot control issue with the stronger motor, I just bought the J2. I have a Hobie Compass and like using the the hand-controlled rudder with a simple open deck as you said. Also, the J2 is only 10 pounds versus about 50 for the NK-180 with 24volt 50-amp lithium battery. Take care on your kayak journeys, and again thank-you so much for helping me make this decision!

[@rjmfishtales]

I am glad I helped. That is why I started the channel. Plus now you should have gotten for 200 dollars cheaper with their sale going on. You will be happy with it on the compass for sure. I appreciate the reply and keeping me posted. Enjoy and thank you for the support!! Let me know if you need help with anything when you get it.

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

Thanks for the great review! I just purchased a Bixpy for the 2013 season (starting end of April -- when the ice melts). I'm 70 and thought a bit of an assist on my Hobie PA 360 would be welcome. Glad to hear such positive information about the Bixpy! I fish small bodies, and this will help me get there quicker and with less effort.

[@rjmfishtales]

Oh yea it definitely helps. You won’t get the range like a Torqeedo or Newport, but helps so much. The times you do it without the motor you realize how much it helps. Have fun.

[@RogerFordTheSmilingBassHole]

@@rjmfishtales Great! I'm really looking forward to it. One of my fishing buddies (and his wife) both got one last year. They love them. And since I don't go real far, I figure this will greatly improve my water coverage. Gotta register my kayak, but not really an issue!

[@rjmfishtales]

Yea mine is registered too. 4 months later they sent the stuff from the state. I didn’t care. If someone wanted to give me a ticket for the worlds smallest cordless motor on a piece of plastic, then so be it! Lol.

[@anthonyscalise7398]

It's also safer having a way to get back. People get tired and wind can make it tough.

[@rjmfishtales]

Oh for sure! People don’t realize how far they get away launch point.

[@mrblueskynm3968]

Thanks for the awesome review! I think I'll be getting one for my kayak too!

[@rjmfishtales]

Your welcome. They are a cool little motor. Now Bixpy came out with the bigger battery already. You might want to look into that.

[@seanfalconer7182]

I just pre-ordered the K-1 Pro Angler Motor Kit with the 768 Wh battery and the various adapters for the boats I plan to power with it. I'm excited!!!

[@rjmfishtales]

That’s awesome. You will have fun for sure!! Enjoy and don’t be racing the big boats. Lol.

[@seanfalconer7182]

@@rjmfishtales 🤣

[@seanfalconer7182]

@@rjmfishtales Your video on installation is very informative. I'm enjoying your channel!

[@rjmfishtales]

@@seanfalconer7182 thank you sir. That is why I am here. To hopefully help someone and give back to my subscribers!! I appreciate the support

[@anthonyscalise7398]

I put one on a paddle board. Great motor. I have used it for two years. Very dependable

[@rjmfishtales]

Awesome. Yes definitely a great paddle board motor. Thanks for the comment.

[@mackjenkins7721]

I know a lot of people that use this. Like you said it get you to your Spot really fast. I didn't know you had one. It definitely helps so you will be tired on the water. I hope you are doing well buddy. I Saw my spine doctor yesterday & he said the swollen is slowly going down but he doesn't went me to walk at all not even Short distance. He wants me to use the wheelchair because this swollen is too close to my spinal cord. I guess I will be in a wheelchair for Thanksgiving holiday & weekend. Thanks you for sharing this video buddy.

[@rjmfishtales]

I am sorry Mack. I know it sucks, but stay in the chair and rest like you need too. I know I wouldn’t, but it needs to get better. You ca. still enjoy family from a seated position. Get better soon so you can get on the water!! If we don’t talk before thanksgiving, be safe, have fun and don’t get into trouble.

[@mackjenkins7721]

@RJM Fishtales yes it do suck right now since the holidays are coming around but I am OK with it. I was in a wheelchair for 6 months from a truck 🚛 Accident that I was involved in 2 years ago & both of my feet 🦶 was broken so I am use to the wheelchair life + two my Granddaughter love to push me around in the wheelchair especially when we go to the store. Everybody in my family is very very helpful with me & I am Bless for that. The doctor just wants to be extra careful Since it's so close to my spinal cord and me being a big guy. It was funny because the doctor thought that my feet were Swollen & I had to tell him that I had very very extremely wide feet 🦶 with very chubby fat wide toes that are Evenly straight across. He was so shock about how wide my feet 🦶 was. He doesn't want me to wear shoes at all that have Arched support in them. But I told him you don't have to worry about that because I can't wear shoes at all because they don't fit on my wide feet 🦶 so I will just be barefooted 👣 for a while I guess. Some here buddy of we don't talk Between now and Thanksgiving you and your family have a happy Thanksgiving. Are trip to Charleston we had to cancel it because the doctor does Want me traveling right now. Which really really Sucks man because I was looking forward to seeing my family but they all understand what going on with me.

[@rjmfishtales]

Well get better and keep me posted. Enjoy time with family and say hello to everyone. We will talk soon. I will try to make as many videos as I can to keep you occupied.

[@timdoll6718]

I have an Xi3 on my 106 and it works great . However the simplicity, lightweight and quality of the Bixby makes me question whether it would be a better choice for my fishing style. Great and honest review

[@rjmfishtales]

The i3 is an awesome motor setup. If your 106 is not the pedal version i would say no, not unless you stay under a 10 mile range most likely. Bixpy is simple and a good price, but they definitely could use a better AH battery for longer life. I think they are coming out with bigger battery soon. I have done an update video since this one and found one flaw. Besides that, it has been working great.

[@TimG3394]

Can you use the PDL when you have the Xi3 stowed?

[@rjmfishtales]

Tim. Not sure if I can answer that question, but based on the length of the shaft and length of kayak. You should be able to pedal when it’s stowed on 106.

[@anthonyvespia6662]

Hey bro, love my Bixpy. My 1st kayak Hoodoo Tempest 120 pdl. My 2nd Oldtown 120 pdl. My new boat which I love is my 23' Hoodoo impulse 120, fin drive. I had the original J2 Bixpy on my Oldtown, and sold that setup to my best friend. Avg speed was 3.5 to 4.5 Conditions. On my new Impulse I bought the PP-768, And wanted the gravity rudder. It's going on this weekend. The 768 runs over 3 hrs at speed 13, and it moves over 5.5mph depending on your setup. I'm 5ft 7 158 lbs, and my vessel has all the toys. Speeds 7 to 8 will last 24 hrs or longer. I rinse my yak after every trip, and she goes in my garage. I have heard Bixpy is coming out with a 2hp jet motor. My kayak is motor ready for an NK, Torqueedo, and my bow can take the Xi3. What I love about the Bixpy, is when it arrives, you need nothing. It's all there. Complete kit, pull cord, cleet, hardware. It's $300 more and I know I'll love it. And if you keep your small battery, you'll have more battery life than you'll need. Stay safe bro. 🌊 🎣 🛶

[@rjmfishtales]

That is cool. Sounds like you have a cool setup. Bixpy just came out with a bigger capacity battery and just an aluminum 1hp motor and smaller. I was surprised they didn’t go bigger to a 2HP. Oh well. One day as I get older I may get a torqeedo but for now we are happy with the Bixpy. Could use a tad longer battery life out of the current size. You stay safe as well!

[@anthonyvespia6662]

@@rjmfishtales Same here my friend. The PP 768 battery is 18" long, and feels like 15lbs, does have gear tracks also. I'm 48, and I have a motor ready stern for the NK or Torqueedo. I have to have my fin drive, love it. I do love to enjoy my coffee, watch the fish on the am trips out. See ya then next one. 😎 🌊 🎣

[@rjmfishtales]

@@anthonyvespia6662 see you next time. Thanks for the support and comment.

[@bigfishlarrywentworth9588]

80 minutes at full/higher speeds is pretty accurate by my use of our Bixpy's! We love them!

[@rjmfishtales]

That is good. For the price it helps me fish multiple days in a row. So far so good! Thanks for the comment and info.

[@robbiejohnson3698]

I have a old town 120 pdl I used the power pole mount for my anchor wizard Iam probably use the mount for the Bixby and that would be my rudder or mount to my rudder thanks for the help with your videos

[@rjmfishtales]

No problem and good luck. Have fun.

[@yeahman1756]

man i wish they would of have a boonedox rudder mount design where it sits flush with the rear rudder. I have a Tandem BKC 14ft pedal drive with steering built in with the kayak...just wanted to Mount it to my rudder instead of where my foot pedal(which I normally used for my minnkota trolling motor) is at for hopping to certain long distance place around the lake only. And cut down the weight of having to use A minnkota trolling motor with a heavy deep cycle..

[@rjmfishtales]

Maybe one day.

[@audioeeze8396]

I installed the J2 on my Feel Free Mokin 10v2 with a beaver tail, and took it out for the first time yesterday. I only weigh 160 lbs. so I was reaching 5.5 mph with a headwind. I am very impressed with the J2 and can't wait to get back out there.

[@rjmfishtales]

That is awesome. I am glad you enjoy it.

[@audioeeze8396]

@@rjmfishtales I have to give you an update: I now realize that the MPH app that I was on was set on Kilometers. Now realizing that, I was actually at 4.5-4.6 MPH. I never was the brightest crayon in the box.

[@rjmfishtales]

@audioeeze8396 that’s still really good for the size of the motor.

[@audioeeze8396]

@@rjmfishtales Absolutely, I am very happy with the Bixpy. Now at 61 tears old and paddling for the past 10 tears I kinda deserve it. Lol

[@rjmfishtales]

@audioeeze8396 I think so. Enjoy it for sure.

[@SciD1]

The Bixpy is way too slow! Battery doesn't last long either. I was extremely disappointed. I sold it and bought myself a side mounted simple Newport motor. You can then get yourself a high capacity 12 V lithium battery.

[@rjmfishtales]

Yes I would not use it for primary only propulsion. That is why it on my Hobie. I have Torqeedo on my Nucanoe.

[@mikeb1039]

since these came out I've wondered why all the attachment methods position the motor so far below the kayak/sup/etc? the "jet" type of these motor (name escapes me) mounts much much closer to the bottom of the boat where is should be much less likely to whack a rock or other objects.

[@rjmfishtales]

I still get cavitation when I turn even with motor lower. It could probably go even lower. I am getting a Torqeedo soon as well. So will compare the 2 for depth below kayak.

[@bobparker79]

Is that a Bixby motor monting kit ? Or something you made up I'm asking about the mount and shaft

[@rjmfishtales]

I have an install video as well on my channel. The black plate is from One Objective and the rest is all from Bixpy.

[@chrisodonnell1114]

Appreciate the review. How's the motor do if I am fishing a shallow river with sections of logs and rocks? Will it kick back like the Hobie peddle fins? Also, is that a power cord you are running to your GoPro? Do you use their voice command feature to power it on/off? Thx.

[@rjmfishtales]

Yea it will kick up over logs and rocks. I would watch hitting rocks though if possible. That may crack housing. Yes I have a power cord running to GoPro from my Nocqua battery. Yes I use a voice command to record and stop recording. It stays on all day. Never shut off till end of the day.

[@chrisodonnell1114]

Appreciate the feedback. Your kayak an Outback Mirage? The yak attack camera pole require Hobie adapters? Thanks again.

[@rjmfishtales]

I have a walk through video on my kayak too and if you watch the kayak accessory one I did a few weeks back you can see how I have everything. It’s a Hobie PA 14. Camera pole mounted to track I put on kayak.

[@anthonyscalise7398]

You have to watch for shallow water but it is tough and can take a hit.

[@rjmfishtales]

Yes sir. It releases from the plastic clip and kicks up. I pushed it to its limits. It’s been good so far.

[@MNBDH34]

What happens if the motor hits an oyster bar? Is there some type of rock guard available?

[@rjmfishtales]

I don’t think they have a guard for this motor. It will come loose from the mount and pop up for protection. I think it would have to be an extreme hit to break housing.

[@kernlkajun1]

Bixpy has one propeller cage that comes with the motor and an optional weed guard cage (sold separately) otherwise the unit will pop up if and when it hits objects in the water.

[@TheMassivemuscles]

hi, how much did the one you review cost? im getting conflicting results in my google search..

[@rjmfishtales]

They are between 1200-1300 hundred for 2 kit plus mounting accessories you need for your kayak.

[@paulfitzpatrick6202]

Mine is vibrating . I thought at first it was sea weed getting in the motor so I put it in reverse. And that seemed to make it stop vibrating. But the last time I took it out it lasted 5 hours then vibrated so bad it wouldn't work so I had to paddle back. And it's only the 4th time using it. The guy who sold it to me thinks it's an electrical connection issue. We shall see

[@rjmfishtales]

Could be a bad bearing or propeller. As long as they replace it! There should be no warranty issues with that. They should give you a new motor. I bought mine directly from Bixpy. So far so good. Only issue I have, and it’s my own fault for not looking into motor operating temp, or battery temp, is when I go out on the water below 32 degrees it doesn’t work till it warms up. So if it’s a cold day and not going to warm up I have no motor. Maybe they will get a better battery one day that can operate at least down to zero to cover the ones who use it all year around. Keep me posted on what they do for you.

[@jhyzerfliphymel]

Wow, I didn't realize the bixpy was so slow. It's the same speed as my 30lb minkota.

[@rjmfishtales]

It’s a very small motor. It gets the job done but would not use as primary propulsion only. I use it in conjunction with fins to help my body a little. Still a good motor for size.

[@jhyzerfliphymel]

@rjmfishtales I went with the nk300 by newport vessels. Game changer! Get up to 7mph now.

[@rjmfishtales]

@jhyzerfliphymel good deal.

[@igorkatiuzhinsky6705]

Has the noise or loudness affected you?

[@rjmfishtales]

Doesn’t bother me at all. You get use to it and seems normal. The new one coming out is suppose to be quieter. Once I start fishing i just use the fins on kayak. I use this motor to get to point a to b

[@robbiejohnson3698]

Did you take your rudder out?

[@rjmfishtales]

No sir. I used the rudder for steering and kept the motor fixed with their motor mount setup. I have an install video of the motor itself. See below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYm1aI2rn8t7gdEfeature=shared

[@donwyman1950]

J-1 or J-2??

[@rjmfishtales]

I have the J-2.

[@Kevin_D1]

WOW!! The price tag on that thing!! Not for me. Thanks for showing it to is but that thing is pricey!

[@rjmfishtales]

No problem. This is going to be as cheap as you are going to be able to get for a motor. You can always do a cheaper trolling motor and battery. I am running the Torqeedo now due to the fact of tournament fishing. But this little motor is pretty good for the size.

[@markwarren3535]

Always funny, these kind of statements. Reminds me that some folks have zero idea what stuff costs in the world. The Bixby is the cheap end of things. Well, other than Chinese crap that breaks.

[@Kevin_D1]

@@markwarren3535 Might be the cheap end, but tis still pricey.

[@rjmfishtales]

@@markwarren3535 you got that right.

[@FabioDias-fv2wj]

Can I use this motor in the salt water?

[@rjmfishtales]

Yes you can use it in fresh and saltwater. Just make sure you rinse it off with fresh water when you are done with it. I have fished 3 days straight in saltwater and never rinsed it, but it was fine. Just try to rinse it off as much as possible. Also make sure you keep dielectric grease in plug ends if you are going to be around saltwater a lot.

[@FabioDias-fv2wj]

Tks

[@cgc6761]

Hi. Tried to email you and it bounced back; Undeliverable. Better email address?

[@rjmfishtales]

It’s [e-mail] Maybe you typed it wrong?