How to rig a trolling motor for a kayak.

[@easyprepper101]

The now that you have is going to be so valuable for people in the future. Great video my brother

[@WaynJul]

Thank you for watching.

[@dhunterwetahook3995]

I like the setup ,iv been looking for a video like this with the tiller arm for steering. Thinking about setting my kayak up like this. Thank you and God bless.

[@WaynJul]

Thanks for watching and comment.

Good job, a conversion Wayn. Congratulations!

[@WaynJul]

Thanks. It works well.

[@jerryrouth6115]

That was quite an engineering job you guys did. I love my electric propelled Kayak, especially for trolling. Once again, great jog, great video.

[@WaynJul]

I enjoy having a trolling motor on my kayak.

[@MrDoItAll91]

Lovely video man. I just rigged up the same motor on my kayak over the weekend and I love it!! I used foot controlled steering instead, it’s pretty solid for now.. Great job guys

[@WaynJul]

Thank you for your comment.

[@timsInSSI]

That's a great modification, hope it works as good as it looks. Nice work.

[@WaynJul]

You can see it being used at 17:42

[@RiverSmallmouthAdventures]

Very informative video! Thanks Wayn, Now I need to find a TM mount for my 2016 big Rig and get started!

[@WaynJul]

You fish a lot of shallow water. Be careful.

[@RiverSmallmouthAdventures]

@@WaynJul The river I'll be in with it has several long, deeper slow stretches. It's a 9 mile float with about 2 miles of slow water.

[@wassupbro1026]

Thank you for the video. I’ve looking for a tiller handle like yours. Hopefully I can replicate it.

[@WaynJul]

It is pretty easy to make.

[@JUNationFishing]

Thank you so much. I’ll see if I can do it for my kayak. 👍🙏🎣⚒

[@WaynJul]

I like it. My other kayak is steered with the foot braces.

[@WesLovelace]

Nice conversion Wayn.....Lots of people make this change ....Sure does beat manual propulsion!!

[@WaynJul]

This is the fourth kayak I have converted for my own kayak and helping friends with theirs. Fun to do.

[@Scorpio-tn4vy]

Indicator light is kind of pointless because I can go all day on a 55lb and might drop one light, I just top the battery off every so often. Glue lined shrink tubing since it's around moisture wouldn't hurt. Nice job though, thank you.

[@WaynJul]

Thanks for your input and watching.

[@MissouriOldTimer]

that's a pretty nifty modification.

[@WaynJul]

Thanks. It helps a lot on windy days.

[@JohnAmes]

Very cool my friend big like 👍

[@WaynJul]

Thank you. Appreciate the comment.

[@JMMULLINS]

Awesome! Good job, fellas. What kind of wire do you use to extend the controller box?

[@WaynJul]

#8 AWG for extending the wire 6'. minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/support/trolling-motor-installation-guides/trolling-motor-wiring-and-battery-guide

[@SK_CrappieCatching]

Awesome..... Great way to motorize a yak.....

[@WaynJul]

Yes it works well.

[@unogardotv]

You are awesome! New friend here.

[@WaynJul]

Thank you.

[@williamcrawford4257]

How did you construct the motor mount bracket, I have the same kayak.

[@WaynJul]

I made this bracket for a Pescador which is the same as the Wilderness ride 135. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZKbgnuQmZemrJI

[@chrisweidenfeller4737]

What about reverse. With motor lock zip tied open, when you use reverse doesn't motor want to come up?

[@WaynJul]

Reverse has very little torque. It is up to you if you want to lock your trolling motor. One of the trolling motors has a release rope to unlock the trolling motor to lift it up. kzbin.info/www/bejne/in2ZiJ-Oa7ljm6c

[@rsp4258]

Thanks for the video, I've been rigging my canoe with a trolling motor, I already have a pwm. I have watched lots of KZbin videos on hooking up tiller pole steering and think I will duplicate yours. Is the system still working well, anything your would do differently? Thanks Rich

[@WaynJul]

Still works. Just rigged up another kayak the same.

[@richp5285]

@@WaynJul thanks for the quick reply.

[@fishingwithjesus2274]

You are so handy!

[@WaynJul]

Thank you Scott.

[@centurion5558]

PFD? ........................Never heard of that! 😒

[@WaynJul]

You must understand. As a child Me and my friends called ourselves the river rats. We floated down the river freestyle or on a log we pulled off the bank. Yes now I believe in wearing a PFD and just got on the kayak for quick test and forgot to grab one for legal reasons.

[@donaldround160]

Easy conversion, but, you guys made it more complicated than necessary. Maybe 2 hands is better than 4.

[@WaynJul]

I am not sure what you mean. But thank you for your constructive criticism.