My Motorized Mokai Kayaks

[@cynthiasopher9766]

I bought a used 2014 Mokai in 2019. I have referred to this video many times to help me use my mokai. I am a 66 year old woman and love riding it on my stretch of the Allegheny River in northwest PA. Luckily I have a guy up the road that loves working on my boat and keeps it in condition to ride every summer. He also has found this video extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@MikeDesertHunterHale]

Many years ago, circa 1974-5 I bought an "electric kayak". It had a control stick almost exactly like your boat with an electric trolling motor in the rear. The only giveaway was a small hump on the rear to allow for the steering arm for the motor. the motor had a weed basket over the prop that protected it.... I would put a Marine battery in the bow and with a cockpit at least as big as yours you had plenty of room, in fact room enough for my wife and I both. You needed about 5-6" of water beneath the boat for prop clearance, but still that wasn't much... We bought a larger boat and sold it, I really wish we had held onto it. The battery would last about 8-10hrs of hard use and recharge in about the same amount of time... I miss it, I believe the company located in northern Utah is not in business any more.... good job, like your channel and Deep Diggers also, neat he is in the US. Years before I bought the electric, I build a kayak, wood frame with canvas over the top. I ran the Colorado, Green and several other rivers, we sent 2 wks on the Yellowstone Lake, camping and fishing in the southeast arm of the lake (primitive area) what a beautiful time, if you tore a hole in the boat you simply pulled over, cut a piece of canvas to cover and used rubber cement of patch and 20 mins you were bake on the water...

[@bobbyshort1222]

Watch all your vids Chig. First saw this video about 18 months ago to metal detect along many of the rivers in my area and there are plenty. Thanks to this video I decided to wait and search for a used older model. Last week I found two Mokais about 5 hours away and I will be picking them up in about a week. Just so happens they are also 2012 Mokais and plan to modify both of them myself. My strong mechanical abilities give me the confidence to do so. Plan on metal detecting old fords, ferries and other gathering areas along the rivers. It is in my blood. As a kid, my grandpa and grandma would take me to the New Mexico desert and with their Old Whites metal detector(live in Oklahoma now). And yes we hunted for old bottles too. Found bunches. Anyway thanks for the great information. Good luck buddy!

[@thomasknight1190]

Thank you for showing me how your kayaks are propelled very interesting to see how they work and the motor thank you once again Best wishes from the UK

[@zalmaflash]

An honest review is a rarity and I thank you for that.

[@That_Dodge_Guy31]

when i first found your channel wasent that into it but now im hooked im soo addicted on your videos that as soon as i see one come out i watch it no matter where im at your doing such an amazing job keep it up!

[@davefox1857]

Best boat kayaks I've ever seen in my life! ... at least the year model you have, and the way you've configured it, that is.

[@jlhcreations9001]

350 000 subscribers Beau!!! Awesome! I just saw myself getting 47 subs and got really happy! It makes you understand the massive amount of people! Congrats Beau and keep up the great work!

[@jlhcreations9001]

Also will you ever search for gold? Would be cool! With that, have you ever found a gold nugget with the metaldetector? Would be awesome!

[@TerraGermaniaTG]

I will never understand why some companies doesn't take advantage of their customers experiences with their products. It's such a cheap way to get valuable improvement proposals! in this case I would say: if you want something done right do it yourself

[@helloby791]

Unless the company is at max capacity I don't see why the won't take advantage of new customers.

[@spymaine89]

humans being idiots buy and then call maker wining. not fast enough, need in pieces so can trunk it. , so word gets around , not usable, maker goes out of business. .

[@Biffo1262]

Any business that ignores customer feedback does so at it's peril. I believe the new models suitable for inshore use whereas the older model is very suitable for shallow draught use, so why not produce both? Mind you if a customer cannot get an answer to an email enquiry why bother buying any.

[@bigsky12001]

I was dieing to ask you about the boats and was hoping you'd get around to it. You covered everything that I would have ask. Thanks stay safe. We'll be watching!

[@fishingsgreat]

I love honest opinions it's the only way to be. I only wish the manufacturers would listen to their customers more.

[@PeelerofFaces1]

Thank you for making this video. Very informative. Now here's to hoping they fix the issues with their new designs or someone else sees this video and comes up with something even better.

[@stxmariner]

We definitely think alike, when it comes to modifying things to suit our needs. Awesome video buddy

[@terryladouceur2651]

I've been waiting for this video , so glad you made it . sometimes simple is better,

[@strokerace5468]

Glad you did a video on the boat kayak. Thanks for all the info. I'll make sure and stay away from the new models. You would think they would test out their own equipment and see where things don't work and do work

[@ronbuskirk1175]

I have often thought about asking you about them as it seems like a nice boat to have, but now that you putthis video up, I think I have had secong thoughts now. Thanks for the info

[@mkys9899]

Great video 👍 thank you for your rundown on these little boats, I think you just made up my mind - I'm going back to building my own from old jetski parts. Thanks :)

[@inyango1]

I'm glad you made this video, I was dying to know what you were getting around in.

[@BeamDigger]

A 340k subscriber base...I'm surprised they don't GIVE you one. I imagine they'll be getting inquiries since you've been using them. I know that I went out right away and looked them up. Very rare indeed!

[@buffalolizard]

Mr Chig, thanks very much for these two vids, they answered my earlier questions!

[@The.Pickle]

Sweet, I was hoping you had a video about your Mokai; thank you, it's so cool.

[@anselb2000]

I love your honesty and I love most all of your videos! Thanks!

[@stonewallbook]

Beau: Thanks for the review. I was considering one of these (the new ones) until I saw your review. But I think I'll pass now. I've also contacted the company and suggested they watch this video and reach out to you. Perhaps if enough folks complain, they might offer two models - one for those who prefer speed and one for those of us who prefer shallow water performance.

[@livefreeordie45]

I like these boats. Reminds me somewhat of the river rescue jet boat that I operated. We carried a special tool to clear the intake with. What I loved about those rescue jets was how shallow they would operate. I had never thought of a kayak with a jet before. Wouldn't you know I recently bought my first kayak but I am the motor.

[@truthseeker2900]

Thanks for the info. I was actually looking at buying one. I think I will stick with used. Thanks again.

[@Athenstrainman]

Very cool. Love your videos. Keep it up! Hope you keep finding neat things on gour journeys.

[@marshlandoutdoors2592]

that is a great design the way it is, i would purchase one if priced right, love your videos man keep up the awesome work and happy hunting

[@falconwarriors6526]

I absolutely love this channel! Great video once again absolutely amazing! :)

[@falconwarriors6526]

+Aquachigger I absolutely will :) thanks for the reply :)

[@TRUMPLocalWallBuildersUnion]

I'm glad u did a vid on these .. after I saw your other vid I was searching for what the heck they wer called .... I def want one bu seems like they are hard to find used !

[@alechunt1628]

Awesome! Yeah I was also wondering what you used. Thanks for the info on them!!

[@greghelms4458]

Okay so how did KZbin know that an hour ago I was wondering about your boats. Then this video pops up in my recommendations? Lol

[@Tunden]

Since I am a little hypersensitive I would have modified it to an electric engine, of course waterproofed to the point of idiocy. Getting rid of exhaustfumes and noise would make the journey up a river so much more serene... Great video, as always. I am hooked on this channel, you have a really good way of presenting everything so that a viewer feels like you are talking directly at them as if they were there with you.

[@stefantrethan]

Even with the best battery technology it wouldn't exactly be light, or cheap. But yea I totally get what you say, the noise is annoying even just watching the videos.

[@Tunden]

I have considered this and I am thinking that the petrol engine in it now must have some weight to it already plus the weight of the fuel, so I recon the total might even come out to the electrcal engines advance?

[@stefantrethan]

Depends on the range you want, if you expect to putter around all day probably not. But we are getting there, slowly.

[@OutdoorsygalO]

Awesome boats! Would LOVE one of these! A real essential tool for river exploring! NICE! < - - - -

[@RJM1011]

That was good to see those boats thank you for the video.

[@jmsmaxwell]

Like your video, just have a suggestion for the flotation issue. You can get small devices that fit under the gunnel on both sides that can be inflated by a CO2 carriage if and when needed Will provide enough flotation to keep the vessel from sinking. I've seen some earlier Kayaks and the Louisiana version a Pieroue which we use in the swamps with an electric trolling motor added and mechanical controls and waterproof switches. Used for fishing, duck hunting and transportation loads back to the camps.

[@styhro]

Chigg you are amazing I absolutely love your videos I always watch them with my mom keep up the great work

[@azmaximus5050]

Really enjoy your channel, Beau! My nine year old daughter even enjoys watching with me, lol! Keep up the good work! GL&HH

[@MadisonMainedetecting]

Thanks for the info Beau. I'd love to have of those.

[@dollar7176]

Thanks I've been wanting to see your boats!

[@richardbutterfoss2353]

Hey, Thanks for sharing that ... that was great!

[@thepyrodude]

cool little boats actually I'd like to have one myself

[@thepyrodude]

+Aquachigger definitely useful for what you are using it for... most excellent purchase...now is that suburu a 2 or 4 stroke engine?

[@znelson7083]

+Aquachigger dude I love your videos and you are always funny and make me laugh I love to watch your videos and it's so exciting when you find something really expensive and ancient ps I wish I could meet you in person but I live in Minnesota and I don't think you live in Minnesota but you are awesome and keep up good work

[@znelson7083]

+Aquachigger ps I also have a channel if you want to check it out

[@thepyrodude]

+Z Nelson I'll check out your channel I have one as well

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

+Z Nelson i got one too (channel)

[@rgray3319753]

you and nugget are my only channels. keep up the good work

[@TomKirkman1]

I have a 2011. Great boat. No problems other than a mis-shapen gas tank. They got right back with me and replaced the tank. Yep, these older boats will work perfectly in rocky rivers. I have humped and thumped over rapids and shallows with no damage to anything. A set of louvers fixed the original "hot restart" problem.

[@lisawells1064]

Thank you for this video!!! I watched the one of you skimming along the river in Wast Virginia and I was wondering how you were able to do that. How cool!!! Sorry they changed the design though.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Excellent video. I was wondering what you use. They look fantastic and fun to use. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@charleswillsonpeale5739]

Hmm, I will no longer link other's to their web site. I had no idea they wouldn't answer consumer questions. What a let down. :-(

[@ImprovingYourMokai]

If you or anyone ever needs help with a Mokai, I am always quick to reply and can help with anything necessary. ;)

[@tymesho]

the idea for the rig is a river rats dream. been dying to learn more. now I HAVE the info for my research THANKS! p.s. my mind is going nuts with the mods I could accomplish with this rig!

[@mikemerrill1242]

Thanks! Good information! You answered all my questions!

[@OdkrywcaHistorii]

Lubie oglądać Twoje filmy. Powodzenia w nagrywaniu kolejnych odcinków

[@chrisby777]

I vote Beau for President!

[@Kickinpony66]

It is what it is. Great video! I had no idea that Subaru made small engines!

[@jimgrisham6054]

thanks chigg, would love to have one someday, they are cool indeed

[@JacquesTreehorn]

You have enough subscribers to crowd fund your own design. 75,000 views from nearly 350,000 subscribers. I am not surprised they have not reached out. You are competition.

[@JacquesTreehorn]

get with the program sectional sofas look good at Costco now. Plenty of room.

[@JacquesTreehorn]

sorry for picking on Samuel Clemens, talk to Reggie Fountain or Boston Whaler, really man... realize the cultural phenomenon you are.

[@dougalexander7204]

Mokai needs an Aquachigger model for the hunter/warriors, and a jet kayak for the thrill seekers. As a business man, double the customer base, double the revenue. But, the Chigg model must have his army logo on it. As well as Chigg gets to torture test new boat developments on his rivers in the Shenandoah Valley. It could be huge.

[@meldeweese6875]

YES ! YES, YES !

[@wildysnow547]

Cool little boats/kayaks, never seen them in Australia. Thank you for posting the video. Cheers.

[@leannvlewis]

Honestly that was a very informative video. Thank you.

[@wickerman9569]

I know this is an old video but do you have to register the boat with the state because it has a motor?? I can think of a lot of places I could go on that thing.

[@randylyons189]

Enjoyed the video and all your treasure hunts as well.

[@robjohnson7771]

Great video! I have always wondered how those boats were made and how you didn't mess up the propeller when you went over rocks.

[@canoemantoo1]

Well, blankety blank! Enough said. I would have loved to buy one like yours. But they don't make them like that anymore. Just great! So now, I Wish I'd never heard of them now. I have two canoes and a kayak, so the very idea of my olda$$ needing just one vehicle to go on an adventure of our kind up and down shallow fast creeks and rivers is one that I I'm certain, I will regret, knowing. LOL! Just fabulous.

[@franciswells7485]

Love the videos Chigg, Happy hunting.

[@borderruffian]

Thanks for the video covering the pros and cons.I was bummed to hear that the newer ones that "nest" together for transport had issues.I was looking for something to use that would transport easily in my truck.

[@crazycouter]

Beau, I love your video's and this one included but my eyes were kept drawn to the blue and white pick up in the back round, I love the American pick up trucks and the one you have looks to have a nice colour combination, I would love to own a one a one to use here in the UK

[@crazycouter]

Hi Beau, Yep I was wrong about the colour of the pick up I was tired and my eyes must have been going lol Yeh its the silver one over your right shoulder @ 1.19 it looks a good truck

[@carterknutson684]

I am so glad that my two mokais are older and don't have a crappy servo or no jet pump protection but mine still have a Honda 190 four stroke

[@Roca89]

really like the purpose of that kayak.I wish you could find something like that where i live... just something for you to think: you should try to get a spare turbine/jet pump so when they discontinue that model and you have a problem, you are not SOL. love your videos man.

[@ImprovingYourMokai]

The new pumps are backwards compatible with the old models with a little adjustment. The steering nozzle is the only major change that couldn't be used, but the old nozzle would bolt right on.

[@trevorlahey782]

super neat i may try to cobble a diy one together for the cottage they seem like a good time

[@goldsilverandiamonds]

Partner up with Polaris and maybe Garrett and make your own designed for what you do. I could see plenty of areas for improvements and additional accessories. These would be great for adventure , fishing, hunting, military, white water, rescue, competition, surf, ect.

[@anthonywagstaff]

Those are so cool! I saw one atop of a truck last week and instantly thought of you. Too bad they don't know what they are doing wrong.

[@MissMarinaCapri]

Initially, I thought you rented the boats. Now I find out you bought them and modify them. Nice going!

[@budrohammbone2806]

Beau, learned a long time ago that if you see a vehicle tool whatever. That You need to buy 2 of it. At it's service life ends roll out the one saved in the barn. The Manufacturer has made soo many improvements the changes to effect the 'improvements changed the utility of the item.Loosing mor current customers...Like the Jeep CJ7 InLine 6 w/ 5spd Manual to the next version 'wrangler'. It took a couple of years but Jeep seems to have gotten their Game Back,

[@topherhaze9493]

ive been subscribed for awhile and im not sure how i found this channel but i really love every video keep it up

[@ciao614]

This is why all businesses should hold consumer focus groups!$$$$$$

[@wieserxx]

Good to see billy bob Thornton again! Thanks for the vid billy!

[@frankkelly2245]

1 for sale now in Dingmans Ferry on Craigslist. Looks badass chigg.

[@donremley9580]

Funny, after just watching a vid. with you in the Kayak, I was wondering about the motor and the props getting caught up in rocks, cables, etc., I was going to ask you to put up a vid. on your boat, but now I don't have to.

[@4thHorsemanGaming]

I guess they never heard of the term "If its not broken don't fix it". Anyways another great vid. Keep up the great work.

[@Buster_Cooper]

loving all you videos keep up the good job

[@poonjaber1122]

Sweet boats... And sweet little Toyota in the background if my eyes serve me right... Maybe a video on that too lol

[@poonjaber1122]

+Aquachigger hard to find a decent one here in Ohio because the salt destroys the frame and body

[@rogervaillant8406]

The company should hire you!! Thanks for the upload

[@stevendeitrich6933]

Thank You so much for the boat vidio. I was wondering about the boat .

[@JamesRobertSmith]

I saw one on the New River last weekend. I didn't know exactly what it was other than a motorized kayak.

[@joshmerrell2126]

Great video! I'm gonna figure out how to construct one myself! Keep digging my brother!

[@jackjacke4654]

ok nevermind, iasked you before to show the boat n i just got answered i see. : ) gee thanks! Jack

[@ExTR3AMLiMiTs]

Love your channel amazing video like always

[@dirtchiefs620]

Now this is awesome! ill need to get one and zoom up and down the rivers

[@LuxorVan]

You should see if that outdrive portion matches to any former sea craft, to pull a outdrive unit and attach a reverse gate, another idea like sea doo did, is to attach two plates for power free steering while off or at idle, you could make them yourself! The one thing that sucks so much about a jet pump is when it gets clogged you have to clean it out and when you suck up gravel it really can cause issues! I had a small stick get stuck on my polaris while at a high speed jam in between the impeller and the walls of the drive, it would not go past 5 mph and I had to tear off the grate, then break the stick to free it from the gap it wedged in! I have thought about designing a pedal powered screw type propeller driven kayak, that has no chains, only gears and a shaft with twin rudders for shallow and open water use! Either using a gear reduction system or finding a centrifugal clutch to increase the propeller turns with less effort! I will be moving to Alabama and we have a big lake/reservoir called Wilson/Wheeler lake to test different types, it is about 5 minutes from my other home! For the hull, I want to try a combination or several combinations of materials, including carbon fiber/fiberglass, fiberglass/plywood and layered wood veneer with a resin based bonding agent! I think a foot powered version will be good for the environment and great for family outings in groups of boats, the propeller combinations will include fiberglass/plastic composite, machine aluminum and carbon fiber! The rudder system will be spring loaded, will be a combination of composites and will move to avoid snags like trees, etc and the rear hull of the kayak style boat will be raised and flattened so only a few inches of the propeller sits below the lowest part of the hull and will have a circular shield to protect against low depth encounters. It will have a double hull that is either foam lined or a pressurized air core using a single layer on the interior to make the emergency flotation completely sealed and prevent a complete sinking! The addition of catamaran style pontoons as an attachable option for extra roll control and storage will be on the agenda, for camping gear, fishing gear, food and even a cooler! The foam insulation would be great for cold climates like Alaska shoreline kayaking!

[@cruelshoes30]

Hey Chigg, I sent them an email and inquired if they would ever consider returning to the original one piece design. This is the reply I got next day: "The current design is stronger and stiffer. By every measure a better craft and can be left together. The used market is a good source to purchase. I do not think we would reintroduce that model." Anyhow, just a little tidbit of info i gathered while trapped in my soul stabbing government cubicle...rave on!

[@landlockedviking]

like the looks of them. I think it would be cool to have a little flap(or set of flaps) on the side at water line that you could open ahead of the intake to do a stay in boat intake flush. It doesn't look like it would be that hard to make a few of those up, if a guy had enough interest might be worth while.

[@hopemedia7606]

Thanks! ben wondering what you were running up and down river in

[@LyudmilaRGVK]

A 2004 Mokai sold on eBay this last 4th of July with the trailer for $25,00,00 It had a Honda motor (really nice looking)and of course was local pick up only, in Sparrow Bush NY.

[@meldeweese6875]

Great info. - Honest & Exact ! THANK YOU After several yrs ( with cash $ and sincere heart. I have given up ! 😢) of being on waiting list- poor communications - constant tap dancing by the company - all the bad mods - not listening to customers- an etc b.s.-I am forced to search for older model or another company. Yes, I am upset ! As a Ret 59-82 USN Para-Rigger/SERE-POW Inst VN , I am THEY were not in my line of work ! What is their problem ?! Sad people , now making a poor product! How can WE wake them up ?! Mtn Mel, in W. Colo, tipi camp teaching people skills to stay alive. This company could never pack parachutes in my shop nor teach survival skills. At 80, I fly a powered para - glider . Don't touch it MOKAI !😮

[@aquachigger]

They can't make them fast enough. They have no reason to listen....yet.

[@andrewcooper3845]

Great video. I've been hoping for a video about the boats since you got them.

[@helloby791]

In the 50's Chris Craft had the optional Chris o Matic shifter aka "dock crashers" (was basically an early version of using servos like on the new kayaks they make) with an electric shifter and a hydraulic cylinder that shifted the manual gear box. Well when you were coming back to the dock quickly shift into reverse and well that always didn't happen when the contacts corroded and you went straight into the dock. So they pretty much proved until hydraulic gear boxes came out that system wasn't nearly as reliable as a manual system.

[@southernsawyers6543]

Glad to find your great review.

[@sloanchampion85]

Thanks for being honest with the changes....what you said makes sense for the conditions you'd be using it for.....seems like the makers of any product can't help but destroy a good design....they don't understand if it works leave it alone

[@michaelfike7542]

great video and thx for all the information

[@l70lover]

Okay I was thinking how you could manage going up to that Burnside bridge in so shallow water. Good video!!

[@LyudmilaRGVK]

Awesome Video Beau.Those are really neat and must be a lot of fun.I went to their website expecting them to be spendy,but I about fell over when I saw the prices.wow.Its too bad they changed it.I saw one you were using in one of your videos and was wondering how you launched it,for instance if their was no nearby boat ramp.

[@sethneese9272]

ok sounds great! I usually only land hunt in the winter myself because everything dies down! I do alot of water hunting as well! Keep the videos coming man love them an hope to hear from you later in the year! Are you in TN or??

[@videosunrelated1883]

I have a jet propulsion boat design. that is suppose to have a super shallow draft, but its a side by side design, where the driver and a passenger sit side by side, but its very short, suppose to navigate the super shallow swamps of here in Florida. still in the design plans.. mainly having trouble sourcing the 'jet' part of it. but I hope to have it done in about 2 years.

[@KnoxvillePunkArchives]

I really love your videos😀

[@billybob1151]

Lots of comments so far Most likely this has bee asked before, but on the newer boats with the extended jet drive, would not a sheet of a not to heavy/lightweight aluminum attached to the stern extending underneath the jet drive cure this problem? Just a thought. As always, a great video.