The Most DIY Kayak Ever!!!

[@rbljackson]

That stick steer and tilt/trim trolling motor has to be the slickest mod ive seen yet. A bit bulky in the mount, but SO practical....well done sir!

[@MidMo4020]

I’ve been DIYing my kayak. Couldn’t resist.. I was the kid who had to modify his toys.. I just ran across your video.. I am humbled by your genius and will consider you a Master.🙏🏻😎🇺🇸 I used to watch my grandpa make his own tools for some specific purpose on the farm all the time..🇺🇸

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yes, thank you very much for that comment. I also was one of those kids that modified everything lol I even tried to turn a bicycle into a telephone when I was eight years old. 😂👍

[@amyreaves8054]

Lol

[@amyreaves2166]

Great video. Keep them coming. Giving us great ideas.

[@Clayton-tl4do]

Awesome build man, you're the Richard Dean Anderson of kayaking. Those who grew up in the 80s will know that reference

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I definitely know that reference you should check out my latest video on rebuilding a lithium kayak battery for only $22

[@michaelblencowe4241]

You definitely thought those modifications through!!! Very informative and great job with upgrades!

[@aaronkeene5744]

Great video!! You’re VERY good AT DIY !!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for your input. I have other DIY‘s on my KZbin channel so I hope you subscribed and share, thanks 🙏

[@fishingwithedwin5998]

Sweet brotha like the DIYs gonna have 2 try !

[@w.isaiahjohnson4389]

Well done, sir. Very impressed with your DIY Yak upgrades. Good stuff. Thanks for sharing.

[@jacenvironut]

Mannnnnn that actuator is a GENIUS idea! Awesome setup

[@joeximenez1878]

Seen your kayak at a stop light and knew it was something special. I didn't know it had all of this! Great stuff.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks a lot man I got more DIY stuff coming out soon even a new cool fishfinder set up

[@deadmanbasslord3156]

Helllllll Yeahh Mark Keep em comin

[@SailingwithMaury]

impressive creativity

[@Aksmaniyak]

That actuator wheel system will be awesome.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks a lot man I’m still working on getting it all put together I haven’t bought the parts yet.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I just watched a couple of videos and just realize I have watched your videos before from my TV. Do you do very well work on your DIY’s

[@Aksmaniyak]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS Thanks MM.

[@mikeyhoffman8240]

I love that we both had a very similar idea for the lighting I used a simple 2 pin landscape light led works like a charm and I mounted it similarly

[@ghut-wz2sr]

Wow that trolling motor is some cool stuff!!!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks I’m gonna have a video coming out all how I built that trolling motor bracket and how it works

[@curtiseppley3230]

Hello. Do you have anything additional on this? I'm so interested to see everything with that motor.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

@curtiseppley3230 yes I will be having a walk-through video on how I made that troll motor coming out soon

[@kobbskyy]

Any news on the trolling motor system ?

[@fishingwcp]

Well ur right that is a very diy’ed yak! Awesome job wish I had that ability! Keep em coming

[@TheDowright]

Awesome

[@ethanhatten2742]

Man you made diy power poles..that’s smart

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yep, and they work great but I only use them during certain times like for shallow bass fishing or fishing shallow dock for shooting for Crappie

[@ethanhatten2742]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS I figured so I’m working on trying to put a troller Motor on my kayak atm I like your set up man 👍

[@bettercallspotti]

sir! realy awesome modding!

[@jamesbroyles602]

I think the craziest kayak mod I did on my Brooklyn RA 220 was to convert the foot controlled rudder to a hand controlled rudder or perhaps making my own keel guards out of schedule 40, 2.5 inch pvc pipe.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Awesome thanks for watching. I hope you like and subscribe. Please watch the other videos. I have some crazy DIY’s, thanks.

[@jeffcoe819]

That stick stear is awesome cool yak sir

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks I also have more videos on some crazy DIY mods on this car check it out in my KZbin channel

[@joemartin6439]

Novice dude kayak guy from Englewood Florida, kayak Big fishing 120, 36 lbs thrust trolling , Weize 12V- 100 amp/hours, Anchor Wizard, love your ideas

[@benharper1087]

Nice set of mods... One thing I don't see though is boat tags/numbers displayed on the kayak. It's motorized and therefore required to be registered/tagged if on Texas public waters (Brazos Park East, etc). Remove the motor and no registration/tags required in Texas. Good luck - eventually you will get cited.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yeah I just built that bracket system for the trolling motor and shot the video. The next following week I got tags on that kayak. That video is about one year old. Watch some of my newer videos and you’ll see the tags on the kayak. But, thanks for watching

[@dannyly76]

What a great DIY ideas. If you ever make another trolling motor set up I'll be the first one in line. Please let me know. Love your channel

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks, I am having the full DIY trolling motor step-by-step video coming out soon. So make sure you subscribe to the channel to see when it comes out

[@amyreaves8054]

I am ready. You are my favorite diy kayak guy. I love the rod holders you made and now that Fall is here I am about to get mine done. Thank you. You are a very good teacher.

[@scottfrey2710]

seems like it would be top heavy with all that gear and higher seat, therefore more prone to tipping? how is it regarding that? or do you plan to build stabilizers so when you lean to pick up a fish, it won't roll and dump you? Very neat engineering you did!!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

No not top-heavy at all. In fact it’s a wide standup kayak. I even stand up and fish in it. Also I’ve got a video out sure where I was in a bad storm where I was riding waves sideways and up and down and never lost control and I’ve never flipped in it. It’s a very stable kayak. Thanks for the comments love to hear this

[@Forester-Runs]

Damn. Are you an engineer? Or I gotta ask what ur profession is because this is some craftsmanship.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for that comment. No I’m not an engineer but my mind works that way. I can see things hell it could be in just do it. Get more coming out soon hope you subscribe thanks for watching

[@ryanoleston7136]

Did you make a video on how to make the shallow water stake out pole system?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

No I have not but good ideal I will make a short video on that soon

[@dkhorse12345]

Great work young man!!!!! The tilt and turn for the motor is genius. I didn’t want to run the cables for a traditional steering like most other yaks. Plus not having a rear hatch makes it hard to run the wires inside the yak (which is what I was thinking) once added a hatch behind my seat and now I’m gonna secure my milk crate with a couple of nuts ,bolts, and washers. I love your diys that so improve the yukon. Your design is impressive and cheap cheap cheap. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks I have more coming out on that kayak including a new improved kayak seat upgrade for the Yukon angler 116

[@dkhorse12345]

Look forward to seeing your projects!

[@amyreaves8054]

Where are the mod videos?

[@amyreaves8054]

I am ready for the seat modification. I have looked all over KZbin but I know where to find the best. You and Marty.

[@lowlifeangler]

I like the seat mod but I only have the Tamarack pro it would be tipsy. The Yukon is made to stand up and fish

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yes, it’s made to stand up in very good and stable kayak. Check this video out my last one I made about the do the Yukon Pro Angler 116 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gaqlhJudgJVgl7csi=1OpS6ctHY8M3ZWIp

[@prhernaniorso2820]

Nice engineering dude!

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks you should check out my other videos bro did those crazy DIY’s

[@pitchkapizda8355]

Easy when your a genius I guess 👍🏼

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Thanks for the awesome comment I have more DIY’s coming out soon. I hope that you have subscribe and like the videos, thanks

[@AReed83]

What’s the kayak name/brand? Love the complete kayak makeover. A fisherman’s dreams

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I have a product review on this kayak on my KZbin channel. It’ll let you know very good product check it out

[@lindioncicerao1247]

Was going to jack with ya about seeing it done before, but i think you know bs when you see it or hear it. Lol. No, seriously fantastic video and dyi inovations. Keep em comming. Take care and stay safe.

[@danlaminger5265]

New to your channel, love it ! Will you do a more detailed video of your steering? The idea is amazing

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yes I will be coming out with more videos soon I’ve been having problems with video editing. Thanks for subscribing

[@amyreaves8054]

Ready for the mods. I love your videos.

[@Jnf458]

Pretty bad ass

[@estecks]

Did you ever release a video of how you made the trolling motor mount and actuator? Step by step.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Sorry I have not. If you noticed I hadn’t put out too many videos since my stroke. I will be working on something soon. I got a battery coming out where I fixed it on a lithium battery coming out.

[@KenJohnsonUSA]

Love the trolling motor! I was in a bad car wreck and need a trolling motor to kayak now. What kayak do you use. I've been looking at a Pelican Sentinel.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I have the lifetime angler 116. It’s a cheaper kayak but it’s a tri-hull so I like it. For a good kayak for fishing and stability and you’re looking at a pelican you should go for the catch 100 or the pelican catch 120.

[@KenJohnsonUSA]

@@PROAMOUTDOORS yeah, the only reason why I was looking at the other model was price. Not only did the wreck damage me personally, it greatly impacted the wallet. That is why I love hack videos. I just saw one where a guy used a power tool battery charger as an additional battery supply.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

If you want a really good kayak at a low budget price I would look into the one that I have which is the lifetime Yukon angler 116 www.walmart.com/ip/Lifetime-Yukon-Angler-11ft-6in-Fishing-Kayak-91055/554809173

[@PaulRodvik-lx8xk]

It does light up and fly after dark right?

[@michaelthompson2963]

Where did you find that carabiner for the anchor? I'd really like to find one.

[@kilviotaveras2384]

it seems like a lot of weight for that kayak. how much is your kayak's capacity?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yes it is quite a bit more weight but the kayak is rated for 350 pounds. I have put everything on it that you see in the video plus more and it’s still floats and runs just fine. Thanks for watching

[@georgeakin9312]

With the trolling motor do you have to register the kayak as a water craft or boat?

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Yes it turns into a motorized vehicle at that point

[@PaulRodvik-lx8xk]

What I don't understand yet is once the f-35 raptor takes off how is it supposed to land again.? Oh wait it's a v t o l no prob

[@zedsodead]

Dude, if you need a motor, just get a boat.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

LOL, a few people I said that, but it wasn’t about just having a motor on it. It was about it was about. Can I make it work?

[@43wagonwheel]

Over loaded kayak.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

I have finished in that kayak for over two years and it has worked out very well. The poundage on that kayak is 350 caring capacity. I am only 185 pounds, so I’m well under. Thanks for watching.

[@srbrryan]

While definitely impressive, unless you actually built the boat from scratch, it will never be the most DIY ever. Many people have started from raw materials (wood, fiberglass, foam, etc..) and completely diyed their kayaks.

[@PROAMOUTDOORS]

Touché! It is a store about kayak.

[@JohnLee-ud2gm]

Damn,just buy a boat

[@azdigbee]

Nope……. 👎

[@chadhelms4948]

No thanks