Trolling Motor Mod DETAILED OVERVIEW | Oldtown Sportman 120 PDL

DETAILED OVERVIEW of how I rigged up my Oldtown sportman 120 PDL (Aka Topwater 120 PDL) kayak for Ocean fishing here in Santa Barbara.
Link to Cutting Board: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Link to PWM: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08...
Link to Heavy Duty Plug: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
Link to Fish Finder Mount: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09...
Extender wires: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
3 position switch: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Link to Navarre 120 PDL Insert: navarrekayakfishing.com/shop/...
Link to trolling motor mod video: • COMPLETE TROLLING MOTO...

[@DetroitFishigan]

Man i just catching up on your videos, and you got some skills bro 💯. You've done a really good job man 🙂.

[@yakitup805]

Thanks, I appreciate it! There’s more to come too.. looking to ad an outboard to get to the spots faster

[@Jman820]

I seen that you have since sold this kayak but do you remember what size wire you used? I have been told that 6awg is as small as can be used safely. I would think 8 would be fine for such short runs but figured since you ran it I'd ask lol. Gread video man! Thanks!

[@yakitup805]

Sorry for the late reply. With a 55lb trolling motor 6 is optimal but you can run 8 for really short runs like you said. 10 is out of the question. I have melted 10s during trials 😅 If you are using a 18-30lb trolling motor, you can do 10awg.. at least I have without issues. Thanks for watching!

[@Jman820]

@@yakitup805 thanks for the reply, I ended up going with 6 just to be safe and know I don't have to worry about it. I pretty much copied what you did here (my wiring it probably different but otherwise, same lol) and its been perfect! thanks!

[@yakitup805]

@@Jman820 Its an awesome set up! I have an older pa14 now but tbh its the same thing as this, just had to scratch the hobie itch😅 The old town was definitely more stable but the Hobie was easier to mount a 2.5hp outboard to since it has the rudder under the kayak. Ive seen people rig an outboard the side powerpole mouunt area on old towns now too so maybe Oldtown is the way to go. Cheers!

[@Goodie247]

Awesome setup bro! How has this setup held up since uploading this video a year ago? I also have a 120 PDL and looking to add a trolling motor.

[@yakitup805]

I actually ended up selling the kayak because upgraded to a hobie. It was holding up well though. If anything, next time I would use stainless steel hardware OR us marine goop to protect the hardware I used to prevent rusting.

[@YAKINGWITHDREW]

Where can get the xl rudder? Nice build by the way!💪🏽

[@yakitup805]

Thanks, im really enjoying it! I got the rudder at Mariner Sails. Here is the link www.mariner-sails.com/rudder-blade-lg-asm-sportman-rudder.html

[@YAKINGWITHDREW]

@@yakitup805 Thank you 🙏🏽

[@margaretjohnson7910]

What kind of run time do you get with the 50AH battery?

[@yakitup805]

At slow trolling speeds like 2mph, it can go 6hrs+. Never actually had it die on me and I once took it 6miles round trip (75% power for ~2 hours plus some trolling at 20% for a few hours)

[@slicvic1]

Where did you get your rudder from?

[@yakitup805]

Online @ mariner-sails.com

[@3brosthatsk8]

What fish Finder is that?

[@yakitup805]

It’s the lowrance Hook2 reveal 7x TS