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I understand. That is why I use a trailer for bodies and dirt 😳

@@rjmfishtales @Decked www.youtube.com/@Decked Cant take a trailer in the woods I hunt without losing access. I use a front hitch with a HF basket and that solved lots. The decked was great for what it was, but it added height under the cap that limited the sit-up height to less than 30in while camping. Add the air mattress and was getting tight. The end all was the drawers needing the rollers removed to take out and clean under. Cleaned a few on the tailgate and the remnants lingered for months. And that's the buck shack brother! No doe gonna follow you back into that lol. Need a way to smooth the honeycomb underside and add water jet ports to clear as needed without disassembly. I have shared this with the engineers at decked, but these improvements are really only needed for a small portion of owners I am sure. And the voids need access to use the space under. We lose A LOT of usable space to these systems and when overlanding every inch counts. Again, great for work truck and pavement pullers, I just needed something less to be more for me.

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They work great and just installed a new set of drawers in my longer bed truck.

Yea. It’s an ok motor but moved on to Torqeedo. I need to be able to cover more water in tournaments.

Thanks Dave. I appreciate the support. Yes fishing was fun that day.

It’s ok here as long as you it a high vis flag at the end of it. In America we can do anything. That is why there is problems and accidents. Haha

Yes it was and no problem.

Next time. Thanks for watching and comment.

Thank you.

Yes sir. Thank you.

Yea maybe at the ends they could have did something but no big deal. They are still nice looking and work well.

No they don’t need or should be bungeed when down. Just FYI I have never bungeed them when in the stored position since I have been using them for over 8 years. I have never had them come off the kayak even through the roughest offshore water. I throw the bungees in the garbage.

Thanks Dave. Yes I believe that these motors are the best for kayaks. They can take lots of abuse and keep on rolling.

No problem. What issue did you have with the motor?

@@rjmfishtales There are 3 “installation variants” you can use to install the motor. The “shallow water variant” is the variant that I think 100% of kayak users would use. However this installation variant requires a 3rd Clamping Ring (accessory item 7014-00) that doesn’t come with this $3K motor (stupid). I contacted the dealer to ask about this issue and they didn’t know anything about the different installation variants and said just install it without the 3rd Clamping Ring. I contacted Torqueedo USA and of course no one picks up the phone. I leave a message and they call back a couple days later. They also have no idea about the different installation variants, don’t have the Owners Manual that comes with the motor and don’t have any knowledge of the part number. Then they tell me the clamp ring on the 1103 is interchangeable with the Travel Ultralight and have me order this part from them. $8 for the part and $20 for shipping (ridiculous). I get the part and it’s clear that the 1103 and the Travel Ultralight shaft diameters are completely different and the clamp ring isn’t close to fitting. I call back and leave message to return the part. I’ve never heard back from them. The Torqueedo USA website still has the 1103 on it and the Travel Ultralight not to be found.

No problem.

No they do not. It’s a standard length from the motor. All of us just leave the battery behind seats or inside of a box etc. Some people mount battery to side of a box.

Yes I do cover that in the video.

Happy Thanksgiving and thank you.

Happy Thanksgiving as well

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family as well Dave.

The physical case of motor housing is bigger by quite a bit over the 1HP version. It’s around 40 pounds as well. Pretty cool you did DYI mount though. I like my motor in back because I run into stumps and oyster bars a lot. Haha. I wouldn’t have a motor left if I had in the front.

@rjmfishtales appreciate your answer.. I do salt water fishing.. nothing to worry about in my case.. reason why I asked this question is I am a bit of a big guy 110kg and I prefer to keep always the weight centralised on the kayak 😅 appertaining with the power this motor is offering plus my weight, the kayak will always look as if its on 2 wheels the full time🤦‍♂️

@mytide6474 no problem. It’s ok doing wheelies. Lol. 😂

Thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family

That’s good. Makes it easy so you don’t have to climb in back all the time for your smaller gear. If your tailgate locks and camper shell you won’t need to add locks to your drawers. The Gen2 drawers only have been out for a little over a year. Happy Thanksgiving

@rjmfishtales yes, both lock. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

@@jasonfreeman8218 you as well. Thank you.

Thank you Dave.

Truck vault is nice too though. Look at Yakima as well. They make drawers and storage solution for suvs. Thank you for the comment. Hope it helped.

It’s not for everyone

Yea they have their issues. But everyone does. I am running the Torqeedo now for 1.5 years after stop using the Hobie as my main kayak. Been a solid motor.

Well that sucks they got broken into. Nothing is fully save from thieves as any of can break into anything. Hopefully insurance would cover some of it.

Good deal. Hopefully you got on sale and used my code as well to save more!

Ok. You can rent the shop if you like. And how could you not have a pickup? Haha. It’s the only way to live.

@@rjmfishtales LOL, so true...

Thank you sir. Catch you soon. Have a good Thanksgiving.

No problem. Everyone has different budgets and outlook on everything. I am on almost 2 years with 2 of them now and still working good. They faded from the sun but still keeping my gear protected and not broken.

No problem. Hoped it helped.

Thank you sir.

They are a prototype Hanz is working on. Super smooth. Not sure if they are out yet. Going to be pricey but can steer with your pinky toe.

1698. Not enough that is why I will be going 3/4 ton next.

@@rjmfishtales Smart man! I applaud you for paying attention to the payload number!! If you can find a Nissan Titan XD, I recommend it. 10 year 100,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty. The only true heavy half pickup. They do not have the payload/towing specs of a 3/4 ton. However, Every video I've seen on the XD, they hold their own with the 3/4 tons. If you want a new one though, move fast. Nissan discontinued them this past summer.

@fishingismydrug1 I already had one with the Cummins. Did not like it. The hardest transmission ever dealt with. Maybe the gas was better but I want a full 3/4. The one I built has a payload of 3800. About where I want to be around.

@@rjmfishtales They did away with the Cummins several years ago. Yes, that engine was junk. Nissan (or Cummins, not sure which), didn’t help themselves at all with that issue. 3800#’s is quite the step up from what you have !! I’ve always felt a 3/4 ton is a great, all around vehicle, for doing what you’re talking about.

@fishingismydrug1 the engine was good just trans shifted really hard. All HD trucks today have a smoother trans. I prefer manual but unfortunately those days are gone.

Thank you. Ok for the area. I need BIGGER haha.

Weekend was good. Thank you. Hope yours was good as well.

Good to hear. Glad to hear it’s still working

Thanks. It’s about 20 min to the island from launch. Somewhere around there. Never paid attention. I get out so early. Haha.

Yes they are for the price. They work and warranty is no problem. Has one issue and was replaced. Will have an update here in a month or so. Thanks for the comment

Thank you. Get better with your feet and catch you soon. I fish all year around. Nothing stops me here in Charleston.

Thank you

Thank you sir. I thinks it’s time for fresh rest of year. We will see.

Yes the drawers are a luxury and keep you more organized but you have to spend money to get it. Still a lot cheaper than what I spend on kayak stuff.

The motorguide is in the front and Newport Vessel is in the back.

Thank you.