Kayak Trolling Motor - Motor Lift System - Ascend 128T review - Kayak Pulse Width Modulator PWM

My latest kayak conversion project!
55lbs trolling motor! Custom built PWM!
Custom motor lift system!
This puppy is FAST!
See yall on the water, good luck fishing!!

[@Dave-ix5dc]

Sorry to hear about your kayak. I wasn't sure if I wanted to pick one up for myself, but after watching a few reviews and the fact that your willing to get another one, I'm sold on it, bro!!

[@wesjones7260]

Thanks!

[@MattSeals]

Many thanks really handy. Will certainly share video content with my good friends.

[@elvisrickey4625]

Great idea. Thanks for responding.

[@thadeushogan8475]

Great video!

[@wesjones7260]

Thanks!

[@verdellparentaaawink268]

I like it especially the battery tray with the noodle foam you got the battery weight distributed in a bigger area,,the battery tray seems to be a hard thing to fabricate (the battery is square and the kayak is not) I made a battery box out of an intertube and it works great lol

[@rod.jordan]

Great Job. Thank You!

[@allandeen4134]

looks like if you were to double up on the 2x4's for your trolling motor mount it would push the motor back just enough that your motor wouldn't hit when you raise it up for shallow water but its hard to say for sure by just looking.

[@wesjones7260]

Tried that and it looked like crap, and also was flexing the kayak hull a lot more.

[@europeanian4205]

Hey Wes, love the vids. Is that PWM still working? I read a lot about how they're prone to frying, is it just sealed in a box or is there any cooling system added like a little fan or vent holes? I ordered one and hoping to make it last as long as possible.

[@elvisrickey4625]

Hi Wes, Nice set up. Is this motor lift system still working for you? Or have you changed it? Was thinking about this set up so I could keep the motor locked and still have reverse. I fish sometimes where there are underwater stumps (we call it the stick-ups). I like the idea of having no lock on motor in case I hit a stump it will pop up, but then you sacrifice your reverse. Also do you notice any noise from where the carabiner is attached to the motor when you are moving? I have a 30lb Minnkota. No gusset to attach the carabiner, so I may have to wrap the line around the motor itself. Do you think that might work. Appreciate you taking the time for the video and sorry about your other Kayak. Also like the set up with the battery and PWM.

[@wesjones7260]

Thanks for the comment! No, I don't get any noise from the carabiner I have attached on the motor's gusset. If your motor doesn't have a gusset, not sure if what you're suggesting would work, but I feel like it would work ok-ish. Myself, I'd probably attach a clamp like bracket on the bottom of the trolling shaft and use that as an anchor point.

[@goodlife6942]

you would be a life saver if you can share the link to that modulator and that fuse box am running a 12 v 46 lbs thrust on my t128, but am trying to change the way i control my motor.

[@zachwilson9824]

Sick video, I didnt have to rewind a thing. Could you please give a link for your trolling motor plug and receptacle? (the quick disconnect for the motor in the back).

[@wesjones7260]

www.amazon.com/Trolling-Motor-Plug-Socket-Prong/dp/B000LN2K9A I have a bigger motor now, I use just a reliable good ole fashioned trolling motor plug. Got the idea from my bass boat!

[@zachwilson9824]

@@wesjones7260 hey wes I'm finally to the point where I'm fixing up my steering by using the foot pedals, I just wanted to know if your comfortable with your turning accuracy as is. Because I want to use springs to re-center my motor.

[@wesjones7260]

@@zachwilson9824 Hey now that's a really cool idea! Shoot me a link when you get that done, I might be interested in doing something like that!

[@suryadeephooda6501]

Hey Wes, im trying to find similar pulleys you've got hooked up on the trolling motor bracket to lift it but im having a hard time locating some. Any chance you can hit me up with a name or link to where you got them from? By the way, you've done a great job with the yak. i picked myself up a slightly older model recently that I'm trying to build similarly.

[@wesjones7260]

Any brand and size will work. I went with the smallest one Lowe's had cause it was the cheapest and also just happened to fit my paracord perfect.

[@felixappelt9878]

How many hours do you get out of your battery?? I have the same set up except the battery- looking for a better battery option. Using full size wal mart marine battery now.

[@wesjones7260]

I usually charge it after every 2nd or 3rd time out, so 8hrs or better.

[@cuzimnik25]

Loosen the 2 motor screws slightly behind the prop and turn the motor on 25% and turn the motor case until you get the most rpm. Its advancing the timing of the motor. Don't tell your buddy!

[@APFishingAdventures]

Can I fly you to where I live and have you do this to my kayak? Lol I have a feeling if I attempt to put a trolling motor on my kayak, first start in the water I’ll shock myself lol

[@wesjones7260]

Possibly, I have quite a few jobs going right now, but if you're seriously interested shoot me another comment or a msg

[@APFishingAdventures]

I am, I have the new 128T and I want to put a trolling motor, I just don’t know anything electrical

[@Duhamal]

Just curious how fast you can scoot along. Im not really trying to be a speed demon but I was looking to setup a yak and doing some striper trolling which is roughly 3 mph. I am really digging this 128T and thinking of ordering one before everything is gone never to be seen again for 10 years!!! Or whenever more stock finally shows up.. Thanks

[@wesjones7260]

A few months ago I upgraded to a 55lb thrust motor and was doing a solid 4pmh

[@Duhamal]

@@wesjones7260 Thanks, I was thinking about the NewPort 62 or 86# trolling motor so either should have plenty of power then. Now to just find the control module since wireless guys seem to have vanished.. :(

[@wesjones7260]

@@Duhamal I just started building my own. Its pretty easy.

[@stevengeyer9529]

can you list out the electric systems stuff with links if you can

[@stevenadinolfisr9820]

Where did you order the speed modulator from?

[@wesjones7260]

Sadly I think the company is now out of business. Half of their website goes to dead URLs and nobody replies to my emails any more. :(

[@joshbacon6480]

What amp hours is your mighty max battery?

[@wesjones7260]

55 I think

[@joshbacon6480]

I have same kayak. Trying to fit a battery in there as well. I have a marine battery but it's big and heavy. Looks like the mighty max 35 ah would fit but not sure how long it would last. In your video the battery strap covers label. Wondering what model number was on battery. Thanks for the help. BTW your videos are made well and very informative.

[@wesjones7260]

@@joshbacon6480 thanks! It's just your standard 55ah mighty max, awesome battery, I only have to charge it every 2 or 3 times I go out!

[@joshbacon6480]

@@wesjones7260 I ordered the mighty max blue gel agm 55ah battery. Thanks for the help bud I appreciate it.

[@wesjones7260]

@@joshbacon6480 make sure you use a gel mat compatible charger, some of the older chargers will zap the new school gel mat batteries

[@user-ms6nl4jy9x]

Listened right up to the wink wink about pfd... You spend all this money on a custom kayak... spend a few dollars on an auto inflation life jacket that is so unnoticeable YOU WILL ACTUALLY WEAR IT. So the authorities don't have to tell your family you will be fine.. Till they find you (wink)

[@huckfin1100]

I hear a lot of guys talk about pulse-width modulators but no factual evidence that battery lasting longer videos

[@wesjones7260]

Google it idiot. There's tons of videos and articles that explain the very basic fundamentals that you seem to need.

[@mrmalone28]

The pounds of thrust will not make you go faster. Just gives more thrust to power through current.

[@wesjones7260]

That's legit the most idiotic thing I've read this quarter by a large margin.

[@One_Mans_Mind]

Turn the phone sideways when you film brother.

[@wesjones7260]

Negative, I prefer portrait mode, but you're welcome to shoot your videos however ya wish bud!

[@One_Mans_Mind]

@@wesjones7260 alright brother