Newport NK 180 PRO Install on A Crescent Shoalie

[@CastawayCj]

Brad, how did you install the tubes for the steering lines through the kayak? This part confuses me. How do you finesse it through there to line up with your drill points? Best motor install video on KZbin btw!

[@TheCatchPod]

@@CastawayCj thanks. You have to drill your holes and then feed the tube in the holes by the foot pedals all the way to the back of the kayak. Then you can take off the accessory plate and feed the tube into the holes in the back by hand. Make sure to pinch the tube by the foot pedals so you don’t pull the tube through the hole. And then you can mushroom it by heating it up and pushing on it with the flat part of a flathead screwdriver.

[@CastawayCj]

@ ahhh, that makes way more sense. Thank you Brad!

[@petewitcosky1821]

Brad what do you use to secure your lift line to keep your motor up? I’ve seen people use line cinch devices and also cleats.

[@TheCatchPod]

@@petewitcosky1821 nothing. I actually took the lift line off. I never used it. I just push my pedals forward to lift the motor when I need to

[@braaap690]

Looking forward to your battery install!

[@TheCatchPod]

@@braaap690 I forgot I need to do that

[@braaap690]

@@TheCatchPod mine I put in Yak Attack Black Box 13x16, but it might have better weight distribution if I put the battery up front like you did with the quick disconnect. Love to see how you installed yours.

[@TheCatchPod]

@@braaap690 a lot of people are doing the battery in the yak attack box now. Those new boxes are awesome. I helped a friend install an NK 300 in n his hobie with that box and it turned out nice.

[@johnguth5376]

@@braaap690 then why are you on the kayak AP?

[@braaap690]

@@TheCatchPod yup mine are in the 13x16 now, but putting them up front might be better for increasing speed. I will see how you did yours before I cut my front hatch up. Thanks!

[@clintjenkins13]

Sorry for so many questions. 😂. What is the point for the steel cable when it seems everyone is running spectra? Is that just worthless for the install?

[@TheCatchPod]

@@clintjenkins13 the steel cable just has more friction to turn than specter cable.

[@chrisclunk5877]

Brad.. Did you put the nylon washer and rubber washer on the outside of the hull on the two rear bolts. I know fitting anything other than the bolt is tight.

[@TheCatchPod]

@@chrisclunk5877 no I just it on the inside of the hull

[@clintjenkins13]

Did you say you had any issues with the bonafide slides or steering kit giving you issues? I’m looking at going this route as well

[@TheCatchPod]

@@clintjenkins13 not at all. It works great. Just spray the tracks with silicone spray every couple months and you’ll be good to go. Been using this setup for 2 years now.

[@clintjenkins13]

@@TheCatchPod Yes I found your older videos. I think I’m going to use their slides, and the tubeless kit. Faster installation

[@TheCatchPod]

@@clintjenkins13 do you have a Newport yet? If not you can use my code BRADHICKS to save yourself 10% off a motor and battery

[@clintjenkins13]

How do you have your throttle plate mounted?! Is it off the seat?

[@TheCatchPod]

@@clintjenkins13 I drilled a hole through the frame of the seat and took a fish finder mount from yak gadget and used it to clamp onto the frame and then bolted it on

[@clintjenkins13]

@@TheCatchPod man I would love to see this. I got the Newport mounting plate and trying to figure out something different than 50$ lol

[@johnguth5376]

When is a kayak not a kayak anymore?

[@TheCatchPod]

@@johnguth5376 I’m not a kayaker so I don’t really care. I’m a fisherman and a small electric motor on my shoalie makes fishing the river easier.