I BOUGHT A DRILL POWERED BOAT MOTOR on AMAZON! (Is It Worth it?)

[@HalfAssHomestead]

I just bought that exact same propeller system for my john boat! Why, because the motor is not attached to the boat, so the boat does not require registration every year. I have many dDewalt drills and batteries that are all 4AH, so for my use, the simple answer is yes.

[@ScottyCook-ox2dj]

Depends on what state you're in. You might want to double check on that. I'm in Louisiana and it does not matter if it is mounted. Any means of propulsion by motor other than manual you have to register in Louisiana. Stupid, but I received a warning for this in my local lake for using something similar to this on my kayak and it wasn't mounted.

[@HomesteadViewin]

They are designed to be used as thruster motors in a marina, it allows you to move a boat sideways using one as a bow thruster and one as a stern thruster.

[@jackfortunati9453]

Be careful not to over heat those drills and batteries-they’re designed for a few minutes of use with breaks, ie normal use.

[@world-wide9136]

Good point 👍👍

[@michaelkeefer6799]

They have overheat protection. I've beat the heck out of my gen 2 drill. One project involved about 100 or more step bit holes. I've also used a 5 1/2" hole saw with it on speed 1. I was able to pin the handle and I had that thing at like a 45 degree angle without it snapping under all that torque lol. Didn't damage the battery housing either which surprised me because thats probably where most of the tension would've been on since that was the end point of the pin.

[@33R3X]

​@@michaelkeefer6799 Pls tell the brand 😊

[@niteshades_promise]

ive run through 4 batteries mixing concrete non-stop, no problem. 🍻

[@33R3X]

@@niteshades_promise 4 batteries? That's what he meant Continuous use will degrade the battery fast

[@UR2Compliant]

I only use Ridgid tools and as an electrician, I've used them all. Ridgid drills (especially the 18 volt) are badass. All steel bearings unlike other handheld, cordless drills.

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

Looks like I just found a back up motor for my drift boat. Shallow draft, light and handy. I have lots of drills. Works for me. Batteries charge in one hour. Nice!

[@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850]

On order!

[@wolfmantroy6601]

@@youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850 It almost a year later. Do you like it?

[@josephthennes4656]

Been doing this for a long time. I started with repurposed weed eaters, problem was always the mounting. Well my old country boy ass used a mount from an old bed frame in the junk ditch, had saved the inserts stationary foot & the one with the roller, that's the 1 I used. It gives you your up & down ,with side to side. Oar set up is exact same thing

[@Watchout5035.]

I’d mount an oar lock on the transom. That would probably sit down in one nice.

[@4saken404]

I wouldn't buy this to replace a trolling motor but it's good for what it is. Great for something like a kayak as a backup means of propulsion.

[@samwilliams1142]

I have two Dewalts that have two handles so both hands have leverage and several 4AH and 3AH batteries 20V. I would go up stream and drift back.

[@joshuahale8621]

I got a old weedeater shaft and a prop weld me up a mount for the yak

[@brettgerber795]

We used this same type of motor on our 19’ 2000 Yamaha jet boat. Took a bit to get back to the dock to change out a dead battery but beat paddling.

[@projecttwentytwentyfiveisgreat]

Been using a short drill mounted paint mixer for years.

[@foolthepity]

What length?

[@vengeance2825]

@@foolthepity Well if he's mixing in a 5 gallon bucket that should give you an idea.

[@33R3X]

​@@vengeance2825😂

[@Ieezeca]

This is the set up I'm taking out 2moro, glad to know it'll work!

[@bcgord440]

I do this with a prop I replaced on my Minn Kota and my DeWalt drill from work.. I have a handful of five amp batteries..attached it to a long PVC pipe filled with foam for floatation... My shaft floats too much a bit of weight would help the shaft stay down in the water

[@thomasgarrison3949]

Thanks for reviewing the drill powered boat motor, I don't think my wrists, could handle that since I broke them both a few years ago. I still love my, 10 year old, Minn Kota 55lb Endura Max, with a new $120 EverStart Maxx Marine Battery, Size 29DC, from WalMart. That set up works great all day, even going 12 miles up river to a Lake where most boats can't go & running the nav lights, so I can be there at first light. I have a 14' flatback canoe & a Bass Raider 10E. I get 7mph with my canoe & 5mph with my Bass Raider, going up wind & up river, loaded with 2 heavy people. (about 10-12mph down wind & down river). FYI: I always go up river first incase I breakdown, which happened once when the fuse blew & I didn't pack a spare, paddling down river is much easier.

[@STho205]

As a kayak thrust motor it makes sense as mounting a trolling motor on a narrow kayak is difficult. 8 to 9mph, 7knots is hull speed on that kayak. You could see the use of this was much more natural as a kayak paddle substitute. Hold it like a paddle. Probably good on a canoe and inflatables too. For a full boat it is just dumb, except as a bow thrust motor to control a docking on a sail boat.

[@STho205]

I could probably build one with scrap parts, a rod, a greased PVC pipe, a pool noodle grip and a discarded prop....might try it.

[@rogervondach1238]

I have been watching this "style" of propulsion down in Thailand. From what I could see on this video is that it is held way too steep. You don't want to lift the back of the boat, you want to push it forward.

[@hookreelfishing]

The warranty lady at Dewalt, "Do you use this drill for work?" Me, "Um, yes. Yes, I do."

[@scottjohnson8642]

Mount it to a cordless angle grinder and you'd get moving much faster. They have a much higher RPM.

[@1980Baldeagle]

You wouldn't have the torque.

[@user-bf9qj3im7j]

Don't even think about it, at over 10,000 rpm that is 100% guaranteed to blow up in your face.

[@1980Baldeagle]

@@user-bf9qj3im7j I didn't even think about that aspect. And more like 30,000rpm!!

[@davehardan8323]

​@@user-bf9qj3im7jwhy do you say that?

[@urbanx3922]

@@user-bf9qj3im7jI agree 100%, sounds super dangerous

[@dumbwhiteproductions]

I just ordered this same little motor. One thing to consider is alot of people probably most people already have a drill they can use. So that needs to be taken into consideration. Now my intended purpose is for my inflatable kayak. I do 36km float along my local river but 3/4 of the way is a 6km flat water paddle. So all I need it to do is get me through that one stretch. Even half way will be plenty. Also I have multiple batteries. But I dont see any sorta full time use. Just make my floats easier

[@peterlindsay2869]

I think the idea behind it is most people already have a drill. They just need to buy the attachments for it. Which this is a pretty cool attachment. And easily clamp that onto the transom. A clamp and swivel and you’re good to go. Pretty sure any farm supply or any parts store like that in Canada I’d say princess auto. Would easily have those parts. For cheap. I think I want one lol

[@planetguam8475]

My thoughts exactly. I have a drill already, and won’t have to buy a new one.

[@C10sRule]

@@planetguam8475 - Agreed. For 70 bucks and if you have it for occasional use,,, sure!! I would still use a transom mounted trolling motor like I have with my 100 ah lithium battery. It lasts for days, but lithium batteries generally don’t slow much, if at all, until they are empty…. Fir those that don’t pay attention, this will get you to shore at least,,,, hahaha. Beats paddling!!

[@georgefloyd4143]

@@C10sRule It's $82, but still a great deal. I'm getting one

[@C10sRule]

@@georgefloyd4143 - Nuts!!!! Now I can’t afford one!! Heh heh,,,. Hope your day went well.

[@DaveGraw]

amen brother. looks like you could put a prop on a piece of conduit glue a rod in the other end (essentially) and you got yourself a drill bit prop

[@chugaaa]

The kind of video I like, simple, entertaining and put a smile on my face early in the morning, what else can you ask for lol. Keep it up guys! 👊🏻 PS: boat update???

[@seekerstan]

No Spedometer: FYI, there are lots of phone apps that will give you speed to 1/10 of a mph.

[@nc3136]

@@seekerstanzzzzzzZZz zzz I was gonna put it on this and then that way it won’t recognize

[@timberglund1504]

You guys got screwed. I paid $34.99 online for exactly the same product. I bought a Harbor Freight 2amp Cordless drill for $29.99with two batteries. Totally worth having in my kayak but only use it for emergencies like getting in from thunderstorms.

[@Pa-me1yq]

What’s that one called

[@wpchantre]

I do agree it is a little expensive, but I also believe it would be a great emergency back up for any small boat if you were to ever break down, it would be great to get you back to the shore and to safety

[@DECIFERTHIS09]

Mount to transom, then switch the trigger with an on off switch to make more hands free, also theres drill handle attachment grips.

[@phoenixhorizon]

Links?🙏🏽

[@adwhite804]

You gotta remember. Most dudes have a drill with several batteries... So, really your just buying the 70$ prop... PS, an electric motor on line for 10-20$..but then you need a battery.etc.. But on a budget. This could work nicely for a float fisherman, a yaker or even a mini boat ( plastiform Jon boat only smaller usually) who doesn't want to deal with a trolling motor. But I agree, you can get a 59 lb thrust trolling motor these days for 120$... But then you are spending 3-400 on a battery, a charger and a inverter most likely..unless syou get the charger inverter in one..either way. A trolling motor will still cost more than 70$ when you have a drill and a bunch of batteries... Although I have a 12amp hr battery. Betting a couple hours in the water and it would still be ok. Great video thanks

[@Chanselleur]

Think about this, a six pack of drills on top of those little fluid pumps, or transfer pumps that you put a drill on to to pump water in and out of things, set up a six pack of those with an inlet under the boat and the outlet directed behind it like little jets :-)

[@gordfoley4760]

Most people already have a cordless drill and a couple of batteries laying around. How would it work with a corded drill and a booster pack or portable battery pack? Also if you buy a trolling motor you also need to buy a battery for it how much is that?

[@krawdaddy33]

I wonder how well it would work to run it in reverese and in FRONT of the kayak?!? Aim it where you want to go....

[@dondiego124]

They're always doing deals so I have a bunch of extra drills and batteries. I'd only use the crappiest in case I drop it overboard. I'd probably be a good idea to have some kind of strap so it doesn't fall in.

[@Clearanceman2]

The only reason I would buy this is because I have a couple old cordless drills. And My stupid state requires a title for a trolling motor on a canoe. And I filled out the forms and paid my $15 and weeks later I got an envelope with the same forms and no explanation so I just gave up. They don't want to give me a title for my canoe so I can't use a trolling motor, but that's not a trolling motor.

[@randydeskins9359]

Sounds like my state. Can you get a temporary permit? $10 for 30 day permit

[@Clearanceman2]

@@randydeskins9359 No

[@ih8people679]

Has anyone tried a 10$ mud mixing/paint paddle? I bet u could even slide a 20$ trolling motor prop down the shaft also.

[@eliasgodwin8729]

It’s not that the drill motor is much faster it’s the higher voltage going through the motor. I rigged my 20 volt craftsman batteries to an old trolling motor and the thing books way harder than the 12 volt Marine battery. Got the idea from a guy putting drill batteries in his kid’s power wheels.

[@timfarry7071]

I'd buy a surplus 12 volt continuous duty DC motor, hook up a 12 volt battery and solar panels as a roof, and you've got a decent system. Not hard to make something for it to sit in for control and ease of inserting/removing, keeping it portable.

[@Trueeenavagator]

Did you ever try a drill mixer for paint or cement

[@johnattitude]

Sacramento River, Thank you for posting, thinking about buying it to drive up after I floated and fished for part of it.

[@basedandbiased]

I think the noodle is supposed to go down towards the prop end to keep it up close to the surface.

[@NobodyReport]

I saw a short that had the battery and motor built into this same config and can't find it.

[@NBF27]

This’ll be good to have in your boat as an emergency form of propulsion. If you get 2 of them and mount one on the port and the other on starboard side or your outboard, if your outboard fails you got these to put on.

[@jaimefernandes73]

​@ReichwingConspirator 20-25 mins on lower capacity batteries, for each. That's 40-50 mins. Higher capacity would do even better and get you out of most pickles.

[@johnnyofast5924]

I like pickles. @@jaimefernandes73

[@sfllife03]

You need a oar bracket to mount it on and you want half to hold it

[@jonathanmichael915]

Could this work if the wind picks up to go against current and wind?

[@outinthenortheast2728]

this one's going viral for sure dude this is such a good idea

[@mofiddly]

dude, of course it was worth it. Most guys that are worth their salt, already have a good cordless drill, and several batteries.

[@Macky4941]

If you already have a good drill I think it's a cool thing to have especially if you kayak or canoe. But there are devices built with that purpose so shop around.

[@mikehuddleston8875]

Iv been looking for something like drill powered motor but I can't find it on Amazon

[@izzyloney4245]

you have to buy a car battery for the trolling motor , also

[@jonathanleslie9100]

what you fail to understand is the is a population of us that have an entire set of wireless drills and equipment already. I personally have 3 drills, and 6 batteries because I also have the cordless leave blower, the circular saw, and hedge trimmer. 4 of my 5ah batteries weigh about 5 lbs. where a 20ah battery for a trolling motor weighs at least double that, plus have very little way of knowing when I've reached the halfway point.

[@ChrisCruz-gp6lo]

Many people will already have a battery-operated drill or impact driver but it's a great video thank you

[@Clearanceman2]

Amazon sells a power paint stirrer and it's $10. Would that work as the same thing? It's a lot cheaper.

[@oneproudbrowncoat]

Could try using a cordless impact driver, they run at higher RPM.

[@robertbullimore4243]

use a rowlock to hold it in place

[@dalerepke5811]

By the time you buy a trolling motor and battery it would be same cost.

[@Ieezeca]

I just got this for $44 dollars on Temu, stainless steele.

[@bcgord440]

Also I planned on grabbing a pipe mount and attaching it to the transom so all u would have to do is move it from side to side instead of holding it down

[@jordanalexander615]

My older model DeWalt has Three speeds and it screams. Wonder how fast it could get it going with a 8ampxr battery.

[@RandyZimmerman-pp5wj]

I have 5 drills so no problem make transom mount and battery will last longer

[@Scoondog]

How much is a deep cell 12 volt battery bc that definitely bumps the cost up like the drill

[@anestischatzibeis]

even if it costs twice the price it makes biiig sense to have it cause here in my country, a motor on kayak is illegal even the electric one

[@DigitalConfusion1]

I strongly suggest you find a new country to live in. Please get started soon on the project.

[@dsm811]

put a coupler on it and use a 4-stroke engine ie... lawn mower or weed whip

[@MrEQ2009]

You may need a 3-4” conduit U bracket to tame that monster and a paddle to steer.

[@MrLangDog]

Exactly. Using that for propulsion requires a mount.

[@yep.fishing]

Damn, you shoulda pulled the minn kota out to reduce the resistance

[@glenalexander2846]

Where do you buy your trolling motor? Mine cost 600 bucks.

[@michaelgunderson7415]

Most people already have a cordless drill so the price is not that bad and to have something that you can have in any small boat

[@donaldstephensen8654]

I wanna get one for my float tube..did you get on Amazon? How long is it?..thanks

[@alanhelton]

What about instead of pushing you put the drill in reverse and you pull from the front

[@adjustin2fishin330]

Dude I am really into your videos now. I mean no offense at all when I say that. I've been subbed for a while but over time have grown on what I actually watch and I can say I just have been sleeping on your videos because I really really like your videos all around. Felt like that should be something I commented to let you know that if you have changed something, you at least pulled me in again. Lol.

[@TightlineTV]

I appreciate the comment man! I try harder every day! Haha

[@JohnLeePedimore]

Looks like a cool idea. Did you try running it in reverse?

[@Marz-px6vx]

But most people will already have the drill it's not like your gonna buy the drill and that propeller together. Yes it's probably cheaper to buy the trolling motor but you will need to buy a battery cause alot of people don't have a marine battery laying around. So it would be cheaper to buy the propeller.

[@colbywilliams2767]

that reminds me of the china river motors i beleave it can work lets see you try solor

[@DryWallenn]

Lol i have a 60v dewalt mixing drill that would work so mint for this

[@andyh9030]

Loved this 😂 now stop giving me crazy ideas

[@nodescriptionavailable3842]

Finally have a use for my high torque makita with 5ah batteries, i never use it except for tightening lugnuts and posts off like cotton candy, oops, perfect for this thing.

[@kurtschreihart7424]

On a small lake you can use it to get out to your fishing spot. You still have to register your boat for having a motor in most states. Some guys used one of these for a floating picnic table and they got busted for not having a registration on their boat.

[@stevenbodum3405]

i still think , a trolling motor is the way to go, but there are some scenarios i could find that thing useful.

[@mattthrasher9133]

Goodnight drill very soon. DeWalt or Milwaukee would go a bit. Ryobi burns up in 20min.

[@R6-D2]

Why not use GPS on your phone to find out how fast you're going?

[@jamesr5543]

What about the ryobi big battery weed wackier with an attachment?

[@RoughRaiders13]

I just searched on Amazon and there are literally $20 versions of this. I knew there had to be cheaper ones or that I could make one worst case scenario. For $20 this would totally be worth it.

[@_onesimpleidea]

First video here I've watched. It certainly gave me a lot of "fruit" for thought! ;-)

[@jdsolberg7613]

Where are you finding DeWalt or Milwaukee, 5 amp hour powered drills for $100.00? I want 20!!!

[@desert-walker]

Well, I already have a drill with three batteries so I’m going to get it because sometimes you need it when you’re out on the kayak

[@profeturulz8373]

Just bought one from ali, and it comes with a mount for inflatable boat. Not sure if there is a mount for kayak

[@joeywlliamson3379]

Have you tried mounting it to a weed eater motor? It probably wouldn't be too hard.

[@jasonstarnes351]

Wonder if anyone has ever done this with a weed eater shaft….

[@rudyfisher7660]

Put your wooden block on the back of it to the back. Or you know, clamp it to the back and then drew your hole with that chaff. It's and then put your phone on the one hand and the phone will be topping. And then stick it out there and run it that way. And you'll find out you'll be able to handle it.

[@WSOJ3]

In theory they’ll work just like trolling motors, but the issue is they will overheat more easily and the tiny battery doesn’t last beyond a few minutes.

[@kvhvtke1935]

In my experience most people have a cordless drill so if you are already own a cordless drill and a bunch of batteries I can see where this could work out

[@dillonbogart139]

Could it be retro-fitted into an electric trolling motor transom mount?

[@TightlineTV]

I’d say it could def be fitted

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

That was crazy, now figure out a way to spot lock it😆😆😆

[@TightlineTV]

🤣

[@charleshenshaw9099]

Great testing. I really like how you are rating things.

[@roadboat9216]

I would give it a yes when you consider that most people have at least one or two drills.

[@kevinc9006]

How many drills you gonna go through

[@vibsosu]

I've only had it out once so far but it handled well stability was okay but I need more time

[@MrDmmeeks]

Electric mud motor? I suspect a 2x4 and a conduit clamp would be a fairly easy mount.

[@TightlineTV]

No doubt ! Haha

[@coreywold669]

If you drop it then boom you lose a $165 drill and a $75 attachment… not worth the risk… would have to be attached somehow to minimize the chance of dropping and losing it… can’t imagine my anxiety if I drop a drill into a lake 🙃

[@alexstubbins6298]

Great vid. That drill motor is surprising be great on a paddle board

[@rosecostanzo341]

Well I hope u have radio or cell phone if u get stuck on a lake but your new invention is probly good if the motor cuts out u can use this as an emergency back up And get back to land

[@rockerdad2]

Good for motor failure on a small tin boat for sure?

[@rodneyarmstrong3813]

The motor in the drill will overheat in less than an hour.

[@jclouse1]

@TightlineTV I need to know what seat that guy is using in the kayak!? That looks just like my Pelican 100x sit-in kayak ...very curious to know how he got a decent seat in there?

[@waynek7953]

Come up to bc for a crash course in fly fishing!!!!

[@dwaynefeuchtenberger9591]

Would be good to use a speedometer app on your phone to find out how fast you're going

[@MN_ICE_FISHING]

For a small jon duck boat, waukee 12ah… I’m in