Kayak Trolling Motor

how to shorten a trolling motor shaft,and mount it

[@LowCostCncRetrofits]

Most people don,t know the shaft can be cut down certainly does make it more streamline looking this way thanks for the good video

[@catbme]

Amazing video! and just what I have been looking for...I just didnt want to spend more money for a kayak motor when I already had one that I took off my old bass boat...I appreciate the step by step instruction and up close look! Thanks! I cant wait to see if you have other videos : )

[@sneakers0]

Looks exactly like my kayak stand. Forgot where I saw the plans for it (built it about 8 or 9 yrs ago) but it works great. Thanks for the trolling motor mod demo. I have been considering putting a trolling motor on my kayak and wondered about this.

[@charlieyoung5986]

cut my shaft down to 28" it works fine.also stole your mounting bracket.,made it out of birch h/wood.went down to the lake ,really cold but i had to try this out right away.well sir on 24v the thing flys,also goes pretty good clip on 12v..many thanks to you for your very usful information,i look foward to fishing this spring. but right now i suffering with a cold,should`ve waited for warmer weather lol again many thanks.

[@manko330]

Not yet. I will make a video in action soon. I did the same thing to my old 12ft Ocean OK Drifter kayak with out a rudder.The Drifter handled well but had a push at high speed.The 14ft wilderness Manta Ray is what i am using now with rudder it has a large tank well ,the battery will go behind my fishing crate.

[@jrboi1960]

Great work ......now to find me a used trolling motor or new, thanks for the video.

[@manko330]

Thanks,i did a couple of vidoes they came out not what i wanted..working on a new one...my kayak is 14ft very stable .never been flipped.. the trolling motor is not a problem and on my old 12ft kayak either. the old 12ft kayak did not have a rudder on it.. The trolling motor would cause a small pushed. nothing big.... with the rudder there is no push at all. i will never own another kayak without a rudder in the wind it`s a big diffrence, good luck

[@manko330]

on my john boat. the smaller trolling motor works really good.top speed 3mph.low amp.it works great.hope this helps.

[@manko330]

i pop rivet couple of hook supports to the back wall of the tank well.get some stainless steel hose clamps, this work for me.easy to take on and off. hope this helps.

[@ChefrobertKhoury]

Love that motor mount, got me thinking

[@Armandinho8]

nice... thanks for the simple idea for the transducer too...

[@panhandlepilot9363]

Does the yak go straight with the motor on the side? Or does it track crooked thru the water? Thx

[@kkutube1972]

Thank for the Video, awesome. I will be doing this to my trolling motor.

[@anymanusa]

on a metal shaft like that using a tubing cutter and going around the shaft several times would be easier and it would pose no risk of cutting into the wires.

[@manko330]

+anymanusa if you say soo!what do I know ?

[@anymanusa]

+manko330 no need to be defensive. i was just trying to widen your knowledge base.

[@drp12654]

Great video...I have been considering setting up a trolling motor on my yak too, and I was very happy to find your instructional vid...I saw that you said you were going to make a video showing it in operation, if you did I couldn't find it...a few questions, if you did try it, did you find at all that it throws the yak off balance to the side the motor is mounted on, or don't you notice the extra weight on that side? Also, as far as steering goes, which is better/easier...with motor or rudder?

[@manko330]

thanks ,. this set up is only been used for saltwater. tidal movement plays a big part on this set up. i never been in fresh water. yet. let me know how it works out .

[@tobym2039]

Amazing video, helped me out a lot! Only the motor I can find is a 40lb, what should I do?

[@noahcline100]

love it..probably saved 300 dollars..good job man.

[@manko330]

thanks good luck. i love my electric motor but still like paddling.super quiet.

[@rickylove619]

Nice work, I have kinda the same set up on my Pompano 120. The only thing is that it pulls to the right a lot. Any suggestions ? I don't have a rudder yet. I do plan on rigging a rudder soon.

[@manko330]

thanks ! glad you like the video.

[@ronpearlmann7755]

The motor on most trolling motors is screwed onto the shaft....So why not unscrew the motor from the shaft, cut the shaft with a pipe cutter and rewire at the bottom? If you do it this way, you don't have to disassemble the controls....

[@manko330]

you can do it the hard way, I did not want to break the bottom seal ,plus only two screws hold the controls. the bottom is a pain.

[@manko330]

on a 30 maybe 10mph it depends on what your weight of cargo is. on a kayak it seems fast . anything faster could be too much ( i have a 14ft very stable kayak ) . speed is not what i am looking for.you can never have enough battery. the bigger you go the more weight . good luck

[@manko330]

no ,had it in the rear tankwel( topside).the fishfinder battery is inside the front hatch.the only time I rolledl any kayak was coming back to the beach from surf fishing. when I surf fish I go skeleton gear.it~s the same as surfing.get ready for the wipeout.

[@charlieyoung5986]

wow what luck finding your video (you are now my newest hero) i have a 42 "shaft motor & want to use it on my canoe.can i ask you a question as i am sure you have the answer.my motor is a 86lb. thrust.is this to much for a canoe.also i have 2 12volt gell batteries that i want to use as 24 volts. am i over doing it ? ican run this motor on 12 volt or 24 volt.so i have options but never tried this before so need youe advice.will the 24 volt be ok ?????thanks in advance.

[@nogu8402]

Will this motor work in salt water if I clamp some zinc on it?

[@TheMaldestro]

Two trolling motors can be connected to the same speed controller?

[@slimjim7411]

Neat but somebody should really come up with something better than a boat trolling motor. They're geared for thrust and will move a 14' fishing boat about as well as they move a 10' kayak. When if you changed props you could probably get double the speed out of kayak with a electric motor. Which means getting to your spot faster, less run time, and going further.

[@fishingstix610]

will the kayak turn if mounted on the side????

[@manko330]

side,rear,front.no problem

[@Z71Ranger]

Nice video! Thanks!!!

[@manko330]

thanks; glad this save you some cash. good luck.

[@internetpilot23]

Just a word of warning, if you shaft is stainless steel (like mine was), you need to be very careful with drilling a new mount hole in it. Stainless is relatively easy to cut with a saw, but it can be a @#$% to drill. There's a technique to it, and you need cobalt drill bits. I ended up having to take mine to a machine shop because I didn't do my research on drilling stainless!

[@HELIARCMASTER]

Great video..

[@tireseus]

how did you attach the mount bracket to the kayak?

[@doomvo5]

Great job,

[@raymondsuckow1569]

How many inches over all is your motor after you cut it

[@manko330]

good deal ,new ideals perfect.

[@manko330]

thanks .good luck.

[@manko330]

if you think so.which one? make us a video. .saving time is important.

[@RUDYAKAHALIBU77]

Great video I'll save it as my fav and share it with friends, nice job manko330 nice job!

[@manko330]

86 lb is alot hp . 30lb motor pulled my 17ft skiff boat easy.my 14ft kayak gets up and go`s. .24 volts will give you more distance. you will have plenty of hp. try both out. p.s internetpilot23 is correct .drilling stainless steel is tricky.good luck.

[@Minoltalphafan]

There is no "which pipe cutter". A pipe cutter is just a pipe cutter, get one cheap at harbor freight. Just make sure it opens enough to fit over shaft. Tighten it, make 2 passes, tighten again,couple passes, done.

[@RLH1510]

What size battery are you using?

[@manko330]

let us know what you come up with.love new ideals.

[@johne.osmaniii9768]

Could've clean up the xcess silicone, on the outside of the control head, ...

[@Minoltalphafan]

Pipe cutter, cleaner, easier, cheaper than Drexel

[@MyPuppers]

awesome how to vid ! great job ,thanks for sharing !!! B>D

[@manko330]

AGH 35 AH @ 23 LBS

[@excavator9051]

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