Motorized Feelfree Lure 11.5 (How I Did It!)

[@CompassAngler]

If you have questions about the build drop a comment or hit me with an email [e-mail]

[@Jolly-bass-boy]

Iv just purchased Feelfree 11.5 and this helps a lot, very simple but great tips and advice, thanks! From Ireland 🍀

[@CompassAngler]

Happy to help, crazy delayed response 👊🏼

[@jamesaaron279]

Thanks for doing this Bud! I had no idea that the stock motor always draws 100% power, regardless of which setting. One would think otherwise, ie: that each of the 5 (forward) stages would draw 20, 40, 60, 80 and 100% respectively. I'm thinking of doing all this, so thanks once again! Much appreciated!

[@CompassAngler]

The things they don’t tell you…crazy how inefficient the stock setup is. Going on three years now, besides a battery upgrade smooth motoring. Glad to point you in the right direction 👍🏼

[@jamesaaron279]

@@CompassAngler - Thanks again!

[@YourNextCast]

That is a really awesome set up. Thanks for the walk through. Didn't look too tough to do it yourself. Take care.

[@CompassAngler]

YourNextCast Thank you my friend, and trust me if I can do this job anyone can! Just handy enough to get myself in trouble usually, happy with the end result 😂👊🏽

[@mrblurecompany3478]

Dude, you rocked that upgrade. Nice work bud

[@CompassAngler]

Mr B Lure Company We managed not to mess it up, victory 😂👊🏽

[@reservoirdogoutdoors6035]

Now that’s a setup!! Man I want one I’m paddling half the time in the yak and half time fishing. Great vid bro!

[@CompassAngler]

I got tired of paddling too man, definitely helps keep me on the water longer! Appreciate the comment 💯

[@Inspiredlaserengraving]

That is an amazing job. That’ll make it so much easier to maneuver around out on the water. Great job.

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you, not super handy but pulled it off. Windy Colorado makes paddling difficult and I’m getting old!

[@tmobarak]

BRILLIANT... Well done Brother!!!

[@CompassAngler]

Appreciate the nice words and support, tight lines to you sir 👊🏽

[@TheReefRobber]

Congrats on winning the giveaway from Tyler goes fishing! That’s how I found your channel! I subbed and liked! Tight lines brotha!

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you for the support, stoked on that prize pack 💯

[@rdspeedfab]

Excellent. I have mine running through my sonar pod on my feel free. I like your solution and think I’ll upgrade my setup to match yours. Thanks!

[@CompassAngler]

Appreciate the kind words, this setup has worked out way better than I ever imagined. Glad I could help with ideas and good luck with your project 💯

[@pampa7810]

Great setup, I have to look into the remote control unit. Thanks for sharing.

[@noelslasherfishingtv2862]

That is amazing set up bro very comfortable to use this kind of set up

[@CompassAngler]

Noel Slasher Fishing Tv Thank you for the nice words, make the trips more enjoyable 💯👍🏽

[@highaf_fishingtv420]

Very well thought out. Definitely makes tacking on some of the bigger waters a lot more manageable.

[@CompassAngler]

HighAF_Fishing TV We have had a few decent adventures already homie, hopefully a few more before ice season 🥶😂👊🏽

[@Fishingfaniticbc1975]

Awesome job on that motor

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you

[@teamcoff]

Love the mods, that's a sweet setup...I need to get Sam a better Kayak so she can do stuff like this. I showed Sam some parts of the video, she loves it as well!!

[@CompassAngler]

Team CO.F.F. My own little mothership so I might have gone a bit overboard, longer days on the water so well worth it. Indian summer feeling right now, colors say otherwise 👊🏽

[@MooMooOutdoors]

That's an awesome rigging. I had no clue that that draw 100% of power all the time.

[@CompassAngler]

Appreciated my brother, I didn’t know the trolling motor thing until I hacked it up! Just happy I got it back together 👊🏽

[@JohnAmes]

Looks like a great setup 👍

[@CompassAngler]

John Ames I do love my little project yak, thanks and tight lines to you sir 👊🏽

[@unclebilloutdoors136]

Very nice set up. I love the remote control speed controller. Nice, clean install.

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you, the remote does free up those hands. Have to admit, like the versatility of your setup, the quick release rudder is something I wish I had 👊🏽

[@unclebilloutdoors136]

@@CompassAngler I do a lot of river kayaking, so I really do like having the rudder available, especially on the 13.5.

[@tofaelislamitaly2336]

So beautiful and nice

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you 💯

[@duck7927]

Holy smokes youre a genius. is there a smaller version of that kind of speed controil?

[@CompassAngler]

Look up PWM on eBay or Amazon and there are all kinds of models. Depending on your voltage needs or amp requirements you should be able to find something. Good luck and appreciate the kind words, frankenyak is still going strong 💪🏼

[@danipetualang7072]

Very nice my friends channel Verry Good 👍👍🙏🎣

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jaimeorona5285]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@PuddleWalkersOutdoors]

Great video and thanks for the info🤙

[@CompassAngler]

Right on, appreciate ya 💯

[@DpuckFishingandOutdoors]

Looks sweet. The motor and the battery must help in the wind too.

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you, and yes my arms are happy! Tight lines 👊🏽

[@trantoan3849]

If the motor is drawing 100% at any speed setting, why does the battery last longer at lower speed settings than a higher speed settings?

[@moemuggy4971]

Exactly

[@joshandhuntersadventures5046]

Sure beats paddling how you liking that feel free pretty stable we been looking at them

[@CompassAngler]

Paddled for years, now I just wanna fish! Bought my Lure 11.5 used and I love it. Stable and well built, I can easily stand and I’m not super nimble 👊🏽

[@ALL4SCUBA05]

I see how you pull the cord to tilt the motor but how do you push the release lever that lets you tilt it?

[@pemancingimpor8781]

Mantap mas bro josss

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@ibanabunchannel4760]

Skses selalu bosque

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@jakelee443]

What is the black wedge piece you have the motor bolts too??

[@CJfishing-bb4vc]

Awesome just subbed cool vid!

[@CompassAngler]

Appreciated 💯

[@JuanMoreno-of4hf]

Does that work with any trolling motor? My motor has the positive and negative power cables, as well as two others for the original control. Do i just need the black and red wire for this setup

[@raviirfan]

Nice bro

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you, always appreciated 👊🏽

[@mathewarmock7969]

have you had any overheating issues with this particular pwm? seen a lot and had my own issues with heat meaning i would need to add fans to a box. cause if this isnt an issue with this one im in! amazing video by the way got the 13.5

[@CompassAngler]

In line fuse will trip if I run at full power for too long, assume under load the power draw is more that 30 amps. If I run 80-85% then I can run for an hour plus continuously. Not a perfect system, but for the smaller lakes I fish it’s works well.

[@diarybangdriver3935]

Nice,,, from Indonesia

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@SanJoseMTB]

Clicked on the link for the controller you used and it says not recommended for trolling motors. Is there a specific reason why? Your install looks super clean. Going to attempt something like this on the bass raider perhaps. Steering will be fun problem to solve for me though.

[@CompassAngler]

After a lengthy talk with their customer service they told me they had issues with people running too many amps through the unit and burning them out. They said 30 amps max, so I installed a 30 amps fuse breaker and no issues over a few seasons. My little trolling motor only draws 30 amps so check your amp draw on your motor before you proceed FYI. Good luck on your project 👊🏽

[@mikebaker4235]

Hello. I know this was made 3 years ago and im not even sure if you will read this. I cant find that motor mount from Bassyake and on the page for that garage opener, its says "not recommended for trolling motors." Is there a modle number for the mounting bracket and have you had any problems with that power converter?

[@mancingmancingan1]

Good sharring .... Mantap

[@CompassAngler]

MANCING MANCINGAN Thank you 💯🙏🏽

[@doughimelic]

Subbed and liked, nicely done! Can you give me links to the circuit breaker, battery, and the storage box? Also how do you disengage the motor mount to get the motor to come up?

[@CompassAngler]

Appreciate the sub and like. Most parts source from Amazon, don’t remember the actual vendors. Example for the circuit breaker linked below www.amazon.com/Circuit-Breaker-Waterproof-Trolling-Resettable/dp/B089M6NGZ6/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?dchild=1&keywords=30%2Bamp%2Bresettable%2Bfuse&qid=1614460979&sprefix=30%2Bamp%2Breset&sr=8-6&th=1&psc=1 Search 35 amh mobility scooter battery, battery box was an ammo box I found on sale at a sportsman’s warehouse. The bracket used to release the motor came with the mounting kit from BassYaks, listed on their website. Hope that helps

[@CompassAngler]

Link to that storage box if your still interested : www.mtmcase-gard.com/products/shooting/50-cal-ammo-can.php

[@TITOASRORI]

Thanks sharing good new friends

[@CompassAngler]

Many thanks 🙏🏽

[@WillSelbyKayakFishing]

Thanks for the info. It says in Bold letters on their website that its not recommended for trolling motor applications. Do you happen to know why the say that? Id hate to cause some long term damage to my trolling motor. Thanks.

[@CompassAngler]

No issue on the trolling motor side, the issue is the amps on the speed control side. They don’t recommend more than 30 amps max, some trolling motors pull more and can burn out the speed control. I use a 30 amp max trolling motor with a inline fuse, not really worried about damaging anything and have used it an entire season without problems. Hope this helps

[@vanekCZ]

hi what is the size of the back hole? I mean the back opening you cut.

[@CompassAngler]

I believe that hatch is 8 inches in diameter, big enough so I could get my hand inside to do the wiring. Thanks for the look 👊🏽

[@RedBeardBassin]

Nice buddy, you get that thing registered? Also, my kayak could use a good wash also if you wouldn't mind. Haha

[@CompassAngler]

Thanks man, registration is annual and ends in December so....Wash I can do 👊🏽

[@RedBeardBassin]

@@CompassAngler yeah, i know it is the same for boats.

[@CompassAngler]

RedBeard Bassin Oh right, Mr. Boat owner!

[@weaponx122412]

Do you remember what storage box you used?

[@CompassAngler]

Just one I found on sale at Sportsman’s warehouse, I’ll link it below : www.mtmcase-gard.com/products/shooting/50-cal-ammo-can.php

[@weaponx122412]

Awesome. Thanks

[@CompassAngler]

@@weaponx122412 No problem 👊🏽

[@weaponx122412]

Sorry man, got another question. The motor mount bracket. Where did you actually buy it? I already have a trolling motor, I just need the bracket. I clicked your link, but I can't find anywhere to actually purchase it. lol

[@CompassAngler]

@@weaponx122412 I actually bought the bracket from BassYaks. I had to email them a few times, and I think it was 35-40 bucks with the hardware. Good luck on your project, hope this helps.

[@Nasam_R_fishing]

Hello...

[@CompassAngler]

Greetings new friend 👊🏽

[@ericnealfishing4118]

Dude! Your speed controller is not recommended for trolling motors. Question have you had any problems out of it since your build.

[@CompassAngler]

I’ve heard that since the moment I set this up, especially from the manufacturer. 30 amp rating, 30 amp draw from the motor, 30 amp circuit breaker in place. Only issue I’ve had is a dead battery in the remote once. Solid as the day I put it together!

[@Nasam_R_fishing]

Like👍👍👍

[@CompassAngler]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@azevedoplumbing]

And now you can register it with DMV ..I bought a 13.5 today and the shop informed me of this . Place a motor on the vessel and you need CF numbers and needs to be registered . At least in California. This is numbra one bullshit 😒. Nice work though 👏

[@WillSelbyKayakFishing]

Its super easy to register though.

[@CompassAngler]

Truth, have to register as well here in Colorado. I’m a boat captain now 😂

[@surantiofficial1280]

Like 13 and subcrab for sharring vidios

[@blitutmancing4212]

Helo brother👍🤝

[@CompassAngler]

Hello 👍🏽

[@Prasssasti]

Hadir bang salam sejahtera

[@CompassAngler]

ABBAH PUNYE GAYE Thank you my friend 💯🙏🏽

[@Apien007]

Hy

[@CompassAngler]

Hello 👊🏽

[@jameshawelu4916]

“Once again”