Powering Up The YAKPOWER System! - Ascend 133x Build Part 1

Thanks for watching the first episode of the series! We believe that part of making your own build is making mistakes and troubleshooting in order to get your build to how you want it. This was a learning experience for both of us but I’m glad we figured it out and got to share it with you!
A common misconception (And one we found out while setting up) about the Ascend 133x and many kayaks from Ascend with the YakPower system is that one battery is supposed to power the whole system, including the trolling motor and the YakPower. When in reality the trolling motor and YakPower need two separate forms of power.
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Intro: (0:00)
Gear Overview: (1:08)
How To Setup: (4:07)
Common Misconceptions/Troubleshooting: (7:19)
Solution: (9:31)
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[@LifeofLingLing]

Pete the man. Can tell he got a good soul.

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Appreciate it!

[@Fishing413]

great video guys, can't wait to see how it comes together

[@Isaacmantx]

That separate battery setup is actually pretty standard in the marine world. The battery system running your trolling is almost always different from your "house" battery... so that your trolling motor cant eat the entirety of your power and leave you with nothing. It is a bit of redundancy to protect against the "What If".

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Yeah I actually really like the dual battery setup

[@tomsouther7292]

Wish I watched this all the way through the first time. One more guy thinking he only needed one battery! I see your boy wearing a patriots shirt. You guys from new Hampshire. See you out there. We can start an ascend gang!🇺🇸

[@SuicidaI_Tendencies]

About 4 months ago I bought the Ascend 128x at that time because the 133x was out of stock. I actually waited 6 weeks and checked Bass Pro for numerous times and they can't stock the 133x so I end up purchasing the 128x. I love it though, took it out about 16 times now since I bought it. Already put a Minn Kota 55lbs Kayak Thrust motor on it with a custom plate. Need to find a heavier duty kayak dolly to transport it once I get to the docks!!

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

The difference between the 128 and 133 isn’t massive if you don’t have a front trolling motor. Both were in stock where I’m at so I figured spend the little more and get the 133.

[@wilsonlourenco1339]

That's awesome thank you for the info

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

You bet

[@vincentcolon7909]

Love the video

[@bpatter11]

Hey awesome video. Where did you get your connector that comes from the battery to the kayak?

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

The little one bass pro. The big one usually comes with the kayak but you can also get from bass pro

[@iDoThingsOutdoors]

What battery did you guys end up going with for the one on the inside? I was going to get the same one I got for my trolling motor but it was too big to fit in the hull opening.

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

My battery inside is a lithium ion 24ah. Runs every accessory with plenty to spare. Even after a day of use I may get it down to 75%. My trolling motor battery is the same thing but the 100ah version.

[@iDoThingsOutdoors]

@@UntamedOutdoorsmen Thanks for the info! Keep up the great work

[@hu.outdoors8089]

Awesome Kayak, I setup mine in a different way but if I can help drop me a line.

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Sounds good

[@motorcycleislife8296]

My minn kota battery box didnt fit inside the groove of the ascend 133x was yours smaller?

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

No it’s doesn’t fit but it’s fine it just sits in that spot

[@motorcycleislife8296]

@@UntamedOutdoorsmen I sent it back, we take the battery off everytime anyway and walmart batteries are cheap i paid $93 for 109 amp hours

[@jerrytalley802]

I’m guessing they want to segregate the trolling motor so you don’t use that up on other accessories and have to paddle home, lol. The other advantage I see is balancing out the weight, and a backup trolling battery if that dies somehow?

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Honestly the best decision I made on this boat was getting separate batteries. And a proper charging system to charge them both at once. I never have to touch the small one. I only have to worry about the big one. Great idea.

[@jerrytalley802]

So I’m guessing you still like/love it?

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Yeah I’d say so lol

[@vincentcolon7909]

How did you tie down the battery

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

The large battery was never tied down. It’ll be taken out when it’s being transported. The weight alone will never let it move on the water. The other little one we’re still working on a way to secure it better but there’s very little room for movement in the waterproof container.

[@tabooreal8666]

Hey did you get a owners manual with your 133X

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

We did.

[@tabooreal8666]

@@UntamedOutdoorsmen was it in the kayak

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

I believe so I don’t fully remember

[@tabooreal8666]

@@UntamedOutdoorsmen thanks!!

[@Fatboybart]

Could you get to the wires to solder and heat shrink the two circuits together? Or did they tuck them in a untouchable spot so they can sell an extra battery. 😂

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

It ended up being WAY better to run separate batteries. Less hassle and no interference. I understand why they did it.

[@Fatboybart]

Yea depending on what you’ve done before sometimes leaving good enough alone is the smart choice. Be curious to check out the inside off one off these guys my self though.

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Its not too complicated. The trolling motor goes directly to the port to plug the in battery in the back. Nothing else. The other system is just the yakpower system. I used a lithium ion battery to run all that and it works perfectly.

[@jimmyonealandlandon6206]

U dont want to run everything on one battery cause u will get interferance to ur fish finder

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

As we explained in the video we are not. Two separate batteries

[@shanecupstid95]

Dude your spending more money and time not getting a 2nd battery

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

That’s exactly what we ended up doing.

[@jimmyonealandlandon6206]

Look up ascend 133x facebook group or ascend owners group lots ideas

[@UntamedOutdoorsmen]

Already on it!