My Canoe Setup

Just wanted to share the system I use for Northern Pike fishing. We are gearing up to spend the day fishing.

[@andyjame2451]

*This makes my old motor look like a toy **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it's well built. I haven't had it on the water yet, but I'm very sure it will perform just fine.*

[@DevinHarper]

You've given me a couple of ideas for my canoe setup, thanks for posting this guys!

[@michaelspahn3608]

Love what you did to the Canoe! If you want some history on the hull it is a original Golden Hawk Canoe. It is a tumblehome hull designed back in 1968. Great Job on customizing it!

[@runeski74]

I just bought a coleman scanoe last year. It is like yours with the transom being square for a motor yet still reversible to cut through the water. Im in the process of riggn mine up now, I just installed the fishfinder, rod holders and seats like yours are goin in tomorrow , and Im thinking of rhino lining the floor to make it a lil quieter and look good too.

[@BSRadar100]

Awesome thanks for the info. Glad to see you are making this again. You wouldn't believe how many people ask about this canoe when we have it out. I will now refer everyone to Golden Hawk.

[@guidingmike2823]

That Golden Hawk canoe really is an excellent design for so many reasons. We brought ours out in a storm on Lake Michigan this week to test the stability. With three foot waves and strong wind, the canoe was so stable we weren't nervous at all. Even in high wind and waves, we could paddle tight circles both tacking into the wind and jibing in the opposite direction with excellent stability and without taking on any water. The Golden Hawk is not a very fast canoe by any means, but I use my canoe for everything EXCEPT racing so it is perfect for my needs. I like that it will turn on a dime with paddles even in high wind. We use paddles instead of a motor. It looks like the motor batteries are really crowding your space. I sure like the seats you use and am going to look into those as an addition to my Golden Hawk.

[@WildRiverTom1]

Holy crap! You are not Fing around, nice rig and I am jealous of your motor. Excellent work on this video - I especially liked how you pointed out the transom difference on your canoe. Great video!

[@mntroutslayer334]

Love my Golden Hawk!

[@SobeHall]

Awesome. Yeah one of my plastic seats after storage completely came off on one side. Noticed that the screws holding it on were extremely loose. Guess I'll have to try something like that.

[@runeski74]

well I installed regular folding back swivel seats from cabellas. You know the kind for bass boats? Its a pain to mount to the flimsy plastic molded seats that come with the canoe. So I cut off the out dented part and riveted a sheet of 1/2 in thick plastic board to the scanoe seat, then allowing me to screw the seat bracket to that! alot of work but man was it worth it, a swivel and a backrest keeps you out alot longer

[@stepitup5409]

picked up some good tips, thanks

[@BSRadar100]

@GunznGear - When I first started looking at canoes I wanted a square stern and was looking really hard at the Old Town one. Just so happened I was in a bait shop locally and they had the model I currently own. I was intrigued by the design and again having the stern above the water line sold me on it. As far as the 24 volt system. You would think it would last twice as long as a 12 volt but it doesn't. It runs much longer than that. I use to get 3 hours out of my 55lb thrust 12 volt at most.

[@sailingmanuel]

Great set up.

[@markeii]

wow that´s a beutiful set up !

[@jj0sh]

Looks like a solid set up, I must say. I prefer a little 3-4hp on the canoe, personally. But you did really good with it, happy canoeing!

[@branina]

where u buy the seat at and how u mount the seat. I got the big bulky scanoe plastic seats in my 2012. please help thanks.

[@fishfinder3583]

Cool setup

[@BSRadar100]

Thanks dude - now it just needs to warm up a bit because opening day is this weekend.

[@JuliusGonzo1]

That canoe should be featured on T.V. and or a top fishing/outdoor magazine. Needs a catchy name, like "The Walrus" canoe or something to distinguish it's sturdy yet slightly homely look. I'm not an "Ad-Man", but if I were, that's how I'd market it.

[@BSRadar100]

@GunznGear - With the 24 volt I can run it nearly all day depending on if I'm in alot of weeds and I have fresh batteries. The batteries are the key as you probably already know. With a 24 volt system you want to make sure both batteries are the same and receive the same amount of charging. I have 2 of the exact same chargers so there is no fluctuation. All in all it is well worth it and I'm glad I made the switch.

[@BSRadar100]

@blackopnoobs101 -When I first got the canoe I just had a 12 volt setup - one battery and a 55lbs thrust Minn Kota. Problem was that with just a one battery set up you drain the battery within a hour or two. I also found it more difficult to control the canoe if I was fighting any sort of wind. A 24 volt system with a more powerful motor allows me to stay on the water much longer. I also have more juice to get me back to the truck in the event of a storm or emergency.

[@DaveLife1]

Where did you get the swivel seat and how did you attach them? Thanks

[@BSRadar100]

@BREAMIX - I use a Yakima Canoe Rack mounted on my truck that has a cap on it. I also have the Yakima extender pole that allows me to load and unload by myself. Unfortunately I don't see that accessory on their website anymore.

[@ESPNsPeacockbassProfessor]

I set up my canoe to bow mount,with two guys it runs nice and straight one person it tends to sway the bsck end Good thing about it you can steer and fish up FRONT

[@mygyro]

Great video; very helpful. I see below that the seats are available at Walmart. Do you know the seat name/model (so I'll know I get the same kind)? I'm looking to buy a Golden Hawk like yours. Thanks!

[@ESPNsPeacockbassProfessor]

The back rest is NICE,I use a little fold out seat from the truck,its a small third seat behind the passenger seat of an s-10 pick up also got a little Elementary school chair dat works out, You can also remove the plastic back rest to a steal chair and use it I put up a video of my 17 canoe pleas stop by check it out..its got two trolling motors on it LOL

[@thenorthwoodsFH]

sweet intro!

[@fishfinder3583]

Canoes Rock!

[@GunznGear]

Now that's a sweet setup!! I've attempted to create something similar w/ my Old Town Tripper canoe. I added removable stablizers, an removeable transom and very similar seats. I also carry two batteries, but my motor is 12volt. My canoe is designed for white water and I still enjoy that. I also use it for camping trips, but when I add the "fishing package" it's handy to fish some lakes and rivers I otherwise couldn't. So, does the 24volt system last longer than the 12volt w/ 2 batteries?

[@vassi5725]

good video

[@ColumbiaArtz]

Looks great, but I was waiting to see how you steer it. Do you have to reach back over head to grip the tiller?

[@runeski74]

@Branina, I bought the seat from Cabela's as well as the bracket and swivel. Seat was $40, bracket was $17, and the swivel was $10. To install the seat was kinda a pain. I cut the oval ( Molded raised secdtion in the seat ) out flush with the rest of the seat. Then I riveted a chunk of cutting board to the top and was able to screw all my bracketry to the cutting board plastic. Imma make a video to show everyone how I made it work. Its so comfortable now!!

[@BSRadar100]

LOL - I like the name "The Walrus" - think I might start calling it that. It's a good little set up and I'm fortunate to have it. Funny thing is that when we get back to the boat ramp and ask guys in $30,000.00 bass boats how they did - it always seems like we do much better.

[@xaytube]

Lol that is one PACKED canoe! Some great mods though!

[@creek280]

Are the factory plastic scanoe seats air tight? If so, did you try to keep it air tight when installing the plastic board or put drain holes in?

[@BSRadar100]

@snappa222 - Around 85lbs now with the seats installed. I unload it and carry it on my truck. It is still light enough that I can load and unload it myself. Thanks for watching!!

[@branina]

Where did you buy the swivel seat at and how did you mount it in the boat? The new 2012 scanoe I bought has the big bulky plastic seats. I was wanting to replace them with a swivel seat like in this video. Any help would be appreciated how it's bolted in, etc. Thanks.

[@MerilMatthew]

hi Pike Monger... super video.. Loved the setting . I just wanted to know what motor are you using . I am planning got bu the 80lbs minn kotta riptide transom motor. it is a 24 v motor. So my question to you is if i buy 2 battery power center from Minkotta and put 1 12 volt battery in each power center. can i connect both the power centers and then 1 wire from each power centre positive and negative to the motor ? Do i need an extra circuit breaker ? I believe the power center has circuit breaker in it .. Kindly advice me .

[@snappa222]

that is one sweet set up ! Any idea how much the canoe weighs?

[@AmateurAtBest]

How fast do you get with the 80lb thrust?

[@SobeHall]

runeski74 could you tell me what seats you are installing? I have a scanoe as well and want to start setting it up they way I want, and those plastic seats have got to go.

[@smokenjoe4022]

Nice setup l checked out Golden Hawks website hoping for something a bit longer like 17’ or more but it doesn’t look like they make a larger one😢!!

[@evrmc11]

What was the brand of canoe

[@BREAMIX]

Hi! I am customizing my new fishing canoe right now and preparing it for new fishing season. I have 12V 55lb Minn kota endura and because of short battery life maybe I will buy a small gas motor as well, I find a 2,3HP honda which I think will be ok. Just want to ask how do you transport your canoe - on the top of your car? What technique do you use for that? I mean if you are alone. DO you have any special utilities for that? For example roof rack extenders etc. Thank you.

[@terrysmith3051]

whats the name and model of your canoe? Years ago there was a company called Hawk or somrthing like that. Great video. Thank you.

[@fyz8663]

The intro gave my brother an epileptic seizure. He is no longer with us

[@TN-Vols-Fan]

Maybe I missed it, what brand of canoe is yours?

[@bluemountaindrivepae]

Those lead acid batteries are very heavy. A single 24 volt lithium battery would lighten your canoe some.

[@LukeJ084]

dont even have stabilizers? i sold mine a few weeks ago (same canoe) just because it was soooo tipsy, then again i had a 3 hp outboard motor on it...

[@GunznGear]

@BSRadar100 Thanks for the info bro!!

[@BackyardRambo]

nice rig man. Thanks for posting.

[@BSRadar100]

@blackopnoobs101 Right around a thousand bucks including two battery chargers.

[@BSRadar100]

Gander Mtn. Thing they were $80 a piece

[@BSRadar100]

@thenorthwoodsFH -- Thanks

[@BSRadar100]

The scanoe is awesome. I was looking at one of those before I bought this one. What motor do you use? The rhino would be a good idea but will add some weight - might not be a factor depending on how you load and unload.

[@garyditchfield414]

I liked the set up you have especially your canoe. Can I get the address or number where I can order one and the price if possible. Gary D

[@hiltonsaona7862]

Im looking for a canoe and this looks good. Can you send me the site so I can get some prices?

[@BSRadar100]

www.goldenhawkcanoes.com/12_9__Square_Stern.html

[@robertriddle9935]

i put seats on my canoe,it became unstable

[@990mustang]

this was posted a day after my birthday.

[@SurvivalHunter88]

Not dissing you bro but those are not the largest marine batteries made lol but nice set up man im looking into a canoe for fishing

[@jonwithnoh7]

Awesome canoe, I did some mods and added a trolling motor to my Old Town, but it's nowhere near as cool as yours.

[@BREAMIX]

@BREAMIX

[@mojanggang4307]

not the largest marine batteries they make.

[@michaelgauley2760]

2020

[@rgodstealthy8705]

Why a trolling motor on a canoe lazy. JK I use a trolling motor on my canoe ;) 😉 nice setup dude

[@paulryder3203]

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