Nucanoe U10 with Torqeedo 1103 / Will It Beat My Unlimited?

[@granvillej3316]

Thank you Ryan for testing your kayaks speed very informative and helping me make some tough decisions! Tight lines sir!

[@rjmfishtales]

No problem. That is why I am here. To help best as I can with what I have. Catch you soon.

[@davidwilliams1805]

Good comparison Ryan! Should help folks in taking a real serious look before they purchase. Good stuff brother! Hope you and the family had a great 4th!

[@rjmfishtales]

Thanks Dave. I hope you had a good 4th of July as well.

[@bretshivers8352]

i think you also have to maybe consider displacement with the shorter kayak? the u10 will not draft as shallow as the u12 with a person in it. maybe that drag is also hurting speed

[@rjmfishtales]

Yes.

[@TWC6724]

Good video. I think I still want the larger version myself. On another note, did you hear Motorguide discontinued the Xi3? I heard that today from another angler.

[@rjmfishtales]

I have not heard that about the i3. There has to be another version coming out or another brand making one. But who knows. If they do everyone will go back to what they did before and buy any of them and cut down the shaft. I am going to do another video about the U10 with paddling performance and also which of the 2 I would pick.

[@haihan7377]

Did you just purchase the foot steering kit only or you have to get the rudder system too? I'm doing he exact same setup with the Torqeedo 1103 AC, what else would I need, transom? TIA

[@rjmfishtales]

You just need the foot control steering kit from Nucanoe. Just specify which kayak you have. This way the cable length is correct. I just used the kit I had from my unlimited for tandem setup and was too short. But wanted to do test on the U10 which I am donating next month. So not keeping it.

[@haihan7377]

@@rjmfishtales Donating? Very cool. In your opinion, would you do this setup or xi3? The spot lock on xi3 is cool but I think I can manage with the Torqeedo (with the reverse, your thoughts?). My goal is to keep the deck as minimal as possible and have a reliable, efficient motor.

[@rjmfishtales]

@haihan7377 I would always do a stern mounted option. The torqeedo is super reliable over all other motors. Right now the kayak version from motorguide is unavailable anyways not unless you can find on a shelf somewhere. I like stern mounted for the reason I rather hit my kayak on a stump, rock or oyster bed over my motor. I have the rock guard on my motor as well. Motorguide is now merging with Lowrance and someone else as well. There new kayak motor won’t be out for another year or longer. Spot lock is cool but I manage in tide, current just fine. Plus the bow mount will only do 4.5 max and the stern mounted option will get you 6 plus mph. You won’t regret going stern mount and with the Nucanoe accessories you will have installed in like 20 minutes and be done. I have install videos on all these things on my channel.

[@haihan7377]

@@rjmfishtales so a transom is required even tho the torqeedo mount comes with it? If so, please recommend specific model (U10)?Thank you

[@rjmfishtales]

@haihan7377 Nucanoe kit comes with the foot control and the mount to put on the transom for the U10. Their eps system. You can do a foot control or a hand control. You mount the Nucanoe mount to the shaft of a Torqeedo or Newport vessel. I am on the water right now I can send you link later. It’s like a $450 kit you can find on their website. I have the video install on my channel. Search Torqeedo and you will see the install

[@TheShon42073]

Can't even get a Torqeedo right now. The 1103 is no longer in production. I've had the new replacement on order for 3 months eta is late Aug.

[@rjmfishtales]

It will come. Once Yamaha bought them I am sure things had some issues/changes. The new one is pretty slick. I love the screen to be able to see in the dark etc. I am sure it’s worth the wait. Hang in there.

[@BryanRichardson-s3v]

Where is it made?

[@rjmfishtales]

@user-fp5ep7di8r Germany

[@BigGuyIn_aLittleBoat]

Shorter kayaks will always be slower than longer kayaks.

[@rjmfishtales]

Yes but I should be able to get this one faster. It's because of the Nucanoe EPS setup and how it's trimmed. We are working on a shim setup for it.

[@MrKjones79]

I’m 6’5” 320. Looking to buy my first Nucanoe. Should I stick to the 12’ unlimited or you think the U10 would be ok? I’ll add that I want to add a 2.5hp outboard.

[@rjmfishtales]

Go with the Unlimited for the extra 200 dollars. I am going to do a recap video here in about a month and explain what version I like better.

[@MrKjones79]

@@rjmfishtales thank you

[@rjmfishtales]

No problem

[@mackjenkins7721]

Hey Ryan buddy how you doing man? I think 5.7 is not bad for it being a 10ft kayak 🛶 man. I know that it's not 6.0 like the big brother is but like you said you Probably have to play with it to see . Maybe being tall could be a problem. But you do need that leg Space . With you sitting up close is it uncomfortable like that especially when you are barefooted 👣 a lot ? Cuz i do understand being tall because I am right there with you too same Height just Different sz feet 🦶 which i wish I was your sz. I enjoyed watching this video buddy. Happy 4th of July to you and your family man & be safe out there brother.

[@rjmfishtales]

It was not uncomfortable to sit where I was sitting. It was the steering pedal was not in the right place. Besides that I still love the smaller version. You have a good 4th as well.

[@BryanRichardson-s3v]

I have 6,2 bed in my truck , welding by trades , made my own tail gate extension, in put my nucanoe unlimited in it , no problem transport from southeastern mich into north mich.yak attack cart is the only way too go life time warranty, yak attack 😀 not cheap most uas made , stand behide the veterans just like nucanoe

[@rjmfishtales]

@user-fp5ep7di8r good deal

[@AmeriMutt76]

Boat length determines max speed, all other things being equal. No, you won't be able to go faster than the 12' version. I like the maneuverability under padle, the Unlimited can feel like a barge on smaller rivers, creeks.

[@rjmfishtales]

I was thinking about the EPS system from Nucanoe if I could shim and trim motor up a bit I know I could get more speed but leaving as is because speed doesn’t really matter that much to me but wanted to get more speed for video. But all and all the U10 is a sweet little boat.