Kayak Outboard Motor Mount

[@RUDYAKAHALIBU77]

WOW Lou you really did a (SUPER) great job on that outboard project I luv it. I like how you extended the throttle and kill switch 0:45 The yakattack mount for your motor 1:15 Nice steering feature 3:24 Great idea with the fixed plate always center 4:03 This looks great in motion : ) 4:33 Easy on easy off sweet like it wasn't ever there 5:03 I give this two THUMBS UP !!!

[@dmildrum91]

nice mod! really went the extra mile on that. looks professionally done

[@noyzizi]

I have the suzuki 2.5 as well. Mine wasn't as sophisticated as your set up by I did use it on my hobie outback by ratchet strapping a 2x4 behind the seat and mounting the motor on one side and a counter weight on the other. My problem with mounting it on the back was starting it since I like to move from one spot to the next alot. It worked great btw.

[@mscornwell]

Lowegy, Outstanding set up! Hardest part looks like the mount itself. Did you have it made? Would you be willing to sell one?? Probably a pretty good market for that exact set up from what I see on here

[@ericburns991]

Awesome job, mount very clean, thanks for sharing.

[@neilhaynes8753]

doing the same on my yak , could you tet me how you've done the gear shift please as im a bit stumped ?

[@docdrew6911]

Nice video, I did the same mount with my motor. Can you do a video showing how to hook up the throttle and kill switch?

[@Lowegy]

Andrew Chambers the kill switch is pretty simple. I just remove and cut the kill switch and extend it with wires. For the throttle, I used a stainless steel derailing bike cable and hooked it up to the existing throttle controls.

[@dcgo44r]

Lowegy you fking did it!! 👍 I started like 5 month ago and still half way! But I have no days off and a daughter! ..good job man feels amazing right?

[@dcgo44r]

Lowegy man what is stainless, the wire or the housing cable?

[@Lowegy]

Fishing Rod the cable is stainless steel. The cable housing i use plastic landscaping dripping tube.

[@dcgo44r]

Lowegy bro I went the hard way! Suzuki housing is stainless too, but no way anywhere I find this stuff...so I use the same as for bicycles...see how much would last in saltwater. The cable is from aircraft wire with 60th something wires, awful expensive! I went with fishing cable for sharks...not as smooth, but close.

[@roberttrott8335]

I am also very intersted in how you placed aluminum plates inside the hull of the kayak?

[@MrBlue-ib7oi]

so where did you buy those aluminum angle iron pieces?

[@brightonkayakfishingfirm7398]

I love the set up with the engine I got one to so much fun

[@cmmbsnyder55]

Is the engine a kit or do you fab it yourself? Was wondering if there's any welding involved. I have a Malibu Stealth 12' Kayak and want to try an do this. I need to know specific details on how this was done.

[@monssifnexus3744]

Hey 👋 if you don't mind share with me the mounting bracket please

[@kalcorn8]

How do you remove weeds and lily pads if it gets hung up?

[@glenchristenson6308]

Where can I find all the Hardware to make this Mortor Mount? Please RSVP!

[@chrisfederoff1047]

That’s nice! Would liked to have seen how well and fast it pushes the kayak. Does the weight of the motor make it feel tippy? I worry a bit about recovery if you were to flip in the surf

[@jobloggs7215]

looks good. I just bought an Xfactor and will be doing a similar mod. The Suzuki looks the goods, sounds great too compared to a screaming 2 stroke. I have a slightly used 3.5hp Tohatsu so will be using it so 5kg heavier but still not much impact of the big Malibu. Is the WOT on the running video? Do you trawl with it?

[@johnmckroidskayakfishingad2006]

Nice set up, like what you did with the kill switch and the extra aluminum plate for the mount. Bike shifter for the throttle seems like the way to go. Thinking of doing something similar with my PA14. How easy is it to start when out at sea ? Any thoughts on a lever for the choke and extension for the pull start line ?

[@Lowegy]

+John McKroid Jr. Choke is usually not needed after the first start. If you need choke control, try using paracord loop to enable/disable the choke. The newer motors are easier to start. I extended the pull start line by tying a rope to it and adding a wood dowel at the end. It's a little awkward, but it starts up by yanking it over my left shoulder from the seat without any problems.

[@KernyWilson]

Hi sir, I have some serious questions about that mount as I am building one currently. Please respond so I can get your contact info.

[@ssaulo]

Excelent Lowegy, thanks for sharing

[@cj8521]

how did you place aluminum plates inside the hull of the kayak?

[@napesteban8185]

HiI saw you’re other video where you added an outrigger. I have the same one and the float does not sit straight when on the water. Dis you add something to make it stable pointing straight.

[@Lowegy]

Nap Esteban yes, I used 3/4" pvc

[@Butterskayak]

Thanks for posting, but I'm still wandering how you switch gears from Neutral to Forward. Thinking about doing the same on my PA, however the gear shifting is keeping me from mounting it on the stern. There is also an ON/OFF button on this motor, do you keep it on the "ON" position all day?

[@Lowegy]

+Butters For the forward/Neutral shifting, I just simply used a long thin aluminum rod (golf ball retriever) and attached it to the shifter. You can see this this rod laying on the side in "Extreme Powered Kayak Fishing" video. For the ON/OFF button (this is the kill switch), I removed it from tiler and extended the wires and attached it next to the new throttle control.

[@Butterskayak]

+Lowegy ah genius, I think I'm sold on the rear mount.. Thanks for posting!

[@Lowegy]

Good Luck. It should be a nice setup on a PA. Send me a pic when you finish.

[@Butterskayak]

Will do! thanks

[@tomjonnson7100]

How many hours did this take? I want to do something similar for mine, but I dont know if i have the time

[@kevin86670]

Have you started selling those motor mounts yet? I need one along with a few others

[@combat-aging]

I am about to fit an outboard to a kayak and of course appreciate videos such as yours to help me make a decision as to how to fit one.However it is a year ago when you posted this, how did it go?One of the points I noticed is that your outboard is mounted quite high and although it meets the criteria for mounting an outboard on a boat, ie the anti cavitation plate should be level with the bottom of the boat, in a kayak it seems to me it would add too much instability due to the height of the oatboard.Feedback on the performance would be appreciated.Thanks

[@Lowegy]

Peter Ellis the outboard is just under 30lbs so it feels stable even up that high. It runs at about 7-8mph at 3/4 throttle.

[@combat-aging]

Thank you for that.

[@spanglishangler]

Nice setup. How do you engage in gear?

[@Lowegy]

I use a long flexible skinny pole to engage the gear shifter

[@chalkywhite6131]

Cool video, I have the same Suzuki engine on my kayak, where did you get your throttle cable to fit the length to the back of kayak please?

[@Lowegy]

I got the bike Derailer cable from a local bike shop. Make sure it's stainless steel to prevent rusting.

[@chalkywhite6131]

Thank you

[@BillaBong1]

Thats hella cool i wanna do that on mine too

[@zacksalisbury8368]

After time of the torque pushing down on the track screws dose it come loose or ruin the plastic how long have u had it on their and what effects long term have u had if any

[@Lowegy]

Zack Salisbury it's solid. There's a backing plate inside the kayak that screws bolt on. It spreads the entire torque load across the entire 12 inch track plate

[@zacksalisbury8368]

Lowegy ight

[@TheCyfinix]

Do you cut the kayak to install the plate inside it?

[@BillaBong1]

Would u make me one please?I'm willing to pay for it ?