Two years later this motor is going strong ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
I watched couples of your videos. Very good videos: clear voice, detailed step-by-step instructions as well as where to get parts. Thanks a lot Aksman.
Thank you for sharing definitely great video for a newbie like myself to kayak fishing! Feel very confident and comfortable doing this to my trolling motor once I pick it up! I also have a Old town sportsman’s 106 and it’s going to be even more awesome all over the lakes! Thank you from Massachusetts ✌️
Used basically the same idea several years ago, but used a compression fitting for the elbow. Wires ran through a wiring loom (SAE style) from Auto Supply store. Also went up a couple of wire gauges (8-Gauge) coming from the motor to switch, as I had to run them 7 feet away from motor. Used a Commercial Wiring Box (4x4) for switch and handle, so I'd have 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds (used the mounting track of my kayak to hold the box, along with toilet bolts that fit the track, with through bolts and knobs). Quick disassembly from kayak, as I made a motor mount that fit where the center pedal drive unit was. Only invested around $180 including the battery and trolling motor, but had to get rid of it 'caus of Fish and Game kept telling me I would get arrested the NEXT time I was caught out on the lake without registering my kayak. Had fun making it, and sold everything for $300 bucks to a guy that just HAD to HAVE it...! Lol...
Nicely done video. This perfect idea for the new BlueSky 360 Angler. The trolling motor can be added to the front deck of the kayak to pull the boat through the water.
Haha! Thanks Karl. Maybe you should subscribe so you don't get left behind! lol. I also have a FB page that makes it easier to share info if you are interested. facebook.com/groups/3521517597860461
Thanks for the great videos and ideas. I just did this to my new Bonafide 126 and used the original speed control handle mounted to the top of the gray box so it sticks up right beside the seat. Worked out great. If I could post pics here I would.
Thanks for sharing! Gave me some good ideas. I may even use a momentary foot switch to power the motor off and on while I fish. I had that on my bass boat and it worked slick.
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@Hank Javion Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now. I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
You can put a momentary foot switch to turn your motor on and off which helps tremendously. I am contemplating cutting my troll motor and making some sort of control box but I’m not an electrician :) I am just using the head unit and an on/off switch with a steer stick and it works great. Nice video and thanks.
Aksman No, Thank YOU! I did it yesterday.. I like how it looks, but need to make some minor tweaks. I'm also putting my switch in a conduit box like you've done in another video. I was able to find a small knob/switch @ Ace Hardware that has a set screw and holds perfectly. I've Sub'd to your page, as your innovation and inspiration is very helpful. Take care.
This is great. I just bought this exact motor today for my Ascend FS12 and was wondering if I could do something like this and the switch box. Awesome tutorial, I'm sure I'll be watching a few more times.
Your 90 degree fitting is called a STREET ELBOW... Good job on the wire protection and upside down cut. I was going to order an extra speed control switch ($20 on ebay) and make it plug in the back with the speed control mounted on the right/inside of my yak with a shift lever pointing up as off, push forward to go forward and of course for reverse you pull back. was also thinking about a momentary on thumb button so the lever doesn't get turned on accidentally. Next issue was steering and raising the motor... On my yak is 3 feet behind me and i'd have to lay back and reach over my head to control the motor... After doing all this thinking and figuring... My kayak is actually a KIWI ANGLER PONTOON kayak.... I'm just going to make a simple bow mount, turn the head and use a small piece of rubber hose (As a U-Joint) to a piece of PVC as the extended handle.
Love this design, especially with the change-over to a dial and switch box for use from the kayak's seat. I would love to use this design for a bow mount motor. However, wondering if you have videos for a bow mount. Am hoping you do, so I can see how you set up a steering system to be operated from the kayak seat.
Dude i have been to fogure put how to do this to my 50lb trollinf motor that used to be a bow mount. Now i can mske it into a rear transom mount and use kust the motor and shaft and pvc ! Ypu rock !!
Nice video on composite shaft t.m. I have been using aluminum or stainless steel 1" diameter shaft trolling motors and I use the head also it has built in light and battery voltage gauge ,I buy stainless steel 1" inside diameter fittings from a marine hardware store,,I have stayed away from composite because the shaft is metric size and will not fit ready to go hardware ,I can use composite shaft as long as I make a custom steering bracket,,and if the wiring is not marked I take a pic with my phone,,thanks for sharing your knowledge for the betterment of electric kayaks
Would you be able to help advise me on how to mount a bow mount on a trolling motor shaft? Do I have to remove the head unit and thread the wires through? Thanks.
I know this is an old video and but have you looked into using a 4 channel RF remote control relay switch? I have found myself watching so many of your videos and they are always so good. Thank you again!
Question: Can you build me one of those fancy boxes? And I really liked all of your ideas. I am planning on doing the same thing myself and the tips about the pipe and turning it upside down before you cut were great. Thanks!
@@Aksmaniyak lol damn. My idea has always been to buy a 55lb trolling motor, rig up a small throttle like a boat would have and a steering system so I don't have to use the handle like that. Maybe like a footpaddle boat would have for the rudder/motor. Been searching ideas, your video definitely helped though. I'm trying to learn all the logistics of wiring and how to set it up on my kayak.
Ok. Would I just be able to cut the shaft and extend the wiring through a tube and just attached the handle near the kayak chair? This is rather impressive with the remote and controller and I do not have easy access to the controller.
Do you have a trolling motor recommendation? I was going to go with the Minn Kota unit with 30 pound thrust (30" shaft), but would like a bit more thrust. All the Minn Kota models with higher ratings have the 36" shaft, which is a bit long for my canoe. Other brands have the specs I want, but not sure of the quality, etc. I just want a good quality unit. :)
How did decide the length you need? Was it from under the kayak motor prop should be fully exposed to water coming or half of it can be covered by kayak
I have a question. When drilling a larger hole for let's say a quick connect port, do space bits work well or is there a certain type of bit that works better?
Great video very helpful I have two questions 1) The cables to connect with the speed control box cab can I make longer maybe a four feet long 2) I want to do it with a different motor brand a Newport Vessels is the same configuration ?
Thanks Tito. Yes you can extend the wires as long as you use the same or larger gauge size. I have also done this to a Newport Vessels tm. They are set up in the same way.
Would the procedure be about the same with a bow trolling motor? Not sure if it is a min though, but dang it is way to long for transom work on a little rubber boat.
Thank You, I was wanting to use a corded SO wire but all 4 wires are the same size making the OD of the cord just to large, I guess I'll have to figure out a wire covering of some sort and use wire sizes like you did. I did use a 2 screw 1/2" plastic LB on top of the motor shaft so the wire nuts will also be in closed on the motor end like in the hand held control box. Nice job and Thanks Again for the information, Gary
Hey Aksmaniyak, I plan on doing this same mod with my Minn Kota c2 30. Since the speed control wires only go so far out of the shaft, I would need to extend the 4 wires about 4 feet to my kayak seat. Should I match the wires' gauge for the extension?
@@Aksmaniyak The manual says extending the wires on the c2 30 might affect the performance. Have you ever noticed any sort of performance changes using this mod?
So I have a question. What wiring did you use to run the wire to the box you made. The box I assume would be up front near you , the wiring isn’t that long, so did you splice?
The gloves are Nitrile not nitrate. The shaft can be cut with a metal tubing cutter with a lot less chance of nicking any wires. Good video otherwise. I installed a remote steering cable on mine so far.
Aksman, I do really like your sharing for mods, etc. I have a 24lb. Watersnake, but I want to make the shaft longer. Do you have any advise? I usually find you on FB Kayak DIY Projects. cheers.
Great detailed info thanks for sharing. Curious what was the total cost of your Trolling motor build? I've seen the Minikota Trolling motor at Academy Sports for $95
can you seal the kota bottom case it has hole all underneath there is only a small circuit board in there so i guess i can seal y'all holes yes or no would that cause the circuit board to over heat and blow circuit board
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7 years later still the best instructional video on youtube for a kayak trolling motor. Oldtown finally caught up to the DIY OG engineer.
Quite a compliment. Thanks!
Two years later this motor is going strong ruclips.net/user/postUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite
My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. ruclips.net/user/postUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!
Thanks Jason.
I watched couples of your videos. Very good videos: clear voice, detailed step-by-step instructions as well as where to get parts. Thanks a lot Aksman.
Thanks Steve.
Definitely the best DIY trolling motor vid on here. Thanks for breaking it down!
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
Thank you for sharing definitely great video for a newbie like myself to kayak fishing! Feel very confident and comfortable doing this to my trolling motor once I pick it up! I also have a Old town sportsman’s 106 and it’s going to be even more awesome all over the lakes! Thank you from Massachusetts ✌️
Used basically the same idea several years ago, but used a compression fitting for the elbow. Wires ran through a wiring loom (SAE style) from Auto Supply store. Also went up a couple of wire gauges (8-Gauge) coming from the motor to switch, as I had to run them 7 feet away from motor.
Used a Commercial Wiring Box (4x4) for switch and handle, so I'd have 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds (used the mounting track of my kayak to hold the box, along with toilet bolts that fit the track, with through bolts and knobs). Quick disassembly from kayak, as I made a motor mount that fit where the center pedal drive unit was.
Only invested around $180 including the battery and trolling motor, but had to get rid of it 'caus of Fish and Game kept telling me I would get arrested the NEXT time I was caught out on the lake without registering my kayak.
Had fun making it, and sold everything for $300 bucks to a guy that just HAD to HAVE it...! Lol...
Another pure joy, I have no idea how this one skipped my radar before. love your work, love your vids, love your attitude.
Thanks Eldad.
Very helpful tips on cutting and turning the motor upside down. Nice job 👍🏼
Thanks!
Nicely done video. This perfect idea for the new BlueSky 360 Angler. The trolling motor can be added to the front deck of the kayak to pull the boat through the water.
Thanks Stephen.
Visiting this video 5 years too late. Very nice!
Haha! Thanks Karl. Maybe you should subscribe so you don't get left behind! lol. I also have a FB page that makes it easier to share info if you are interested. facebook.com/groups/3521517597860461
Thanks for the great videos and ideas. I just did this to my new Bonafide 126 and used the original speed control handle mounted to the top of the gray box so it sticks up right beside the seat. Worked out great. If I could post pics here I would.
Your are welcome Pat. Glad it worked for you.
Pat Kinsel Can you send me the mod you did for the speed control? E
Hey do you have a Facebook with pics?
Very well thought out methodology in how to cut the composite shaft.
Thanks.
Thanks for sharing! Gave me some good ideas. I may even use a momentary foot switch to power the motor off and on while I fish. I had that on my bass boat and it worked slick.
Thanks David. That is an option too.
Good video. Putting the second piece of pipe up the shaft was brilliant.
Thanks Bryan.
How to shorten the shaft was very helpful.
Thanks!
I shortened my trolling motor and used a pipe cutter for the cut off
i don't think you could have made this any simpler! thanks a lot. i will definitely try this now.
You're welcome.
Finally a video about the wires!!! Thank you soooooooo much!!
Glad I could help.
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@Hank Javion Thanks so much for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out now.
I see it takes quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.
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That's a great tip. Inserting a tube inside the shaft to not damage the wires. Thanks
You are welcome.
You can put a momentary foot switch to turn your motor on and off which helps tremendously. I am contemplating cutting my troll motor and making some sort of control box but I’m not an electrician :) I am just using the head unit and an on/off switch with a steer stick and it works great. Nice video and thanks.
Thanks! The only thing I don't like about momentary switches is that you can only set it to a constant speed.
another great diy video with all the necessary details. thanks
Thanks Curtis.
Wow, very cool in DIY modificatn on yur trolling motor. Thx 4 sharing on the internet.
You are welcome John.
Your videos are amazing. I feel like I can do this on my Ascend 128T! Thanks for the inspiration!
You are welcome Rex.
Aksman No, Thank YOU! I did it yesterday.. I like how it looks, but need to make some minor tweaks. I'm also putting my switch in a conduit box like you've done in another video. I was able to find a small knob/switch @ Ace Hardware that has a set screw and holds perfectly. I've Sub'd to your page, as your innovation and inspiration is very helpful. Take care.
Anytime!
Good work! You explain very well! Thanks,
Rich.
Thanks Rich.
This is great. I just bought this exact motor today for my Ascend FS12 and was wondering if I could do something like this and the switch box. Awesome tutorial, I'm sure I'll be watching a few more times.
Thanks Ryan. You will really like a trolling motor on your kayak.
outstanding instructional video. you have a knack and should do plenty more!
Thanks Paul. I like to keep my videos clear and concise. I do have other videos that you might like.
Absolutely loved the video and the detailed description.
Thanks Anthony.
Very good video and a clean job.
Thanks Alan.
Man... You have some gems!! Great content!! Thanks
Thanks!
tks for the hack for putting the emt inside before cutting , screwed up one doing this all ready , , with out the emt guard in side,lol
You are welcome Chris. Sometimes mistakes make the best teaching lessons.
Appreciate the video just bought 3 kayaks
Thank you Paul.
Your 90 degree fitting is called a STREET ELBOW... Good job on the wire protection and upside down cut.
I was going to order an extra speed control switch ($20 on ebay) and make it plug in the back with the speed control mounted on the right/inside of my yak with a shift lever pointing up as off, push forward to go forward and of course for reverse you pull back. was also thinking about a momentary on thumb button so the lever doesn't get turned on accidentally. Next issue was steering and raising the motor... On my yak is 3 feet behind me and i'd have to lay back and reach over my head to control the motor...
After doing all this thinking and figuring... My kayak is actually a KIWI ANGLER PONTOON kayak.... I'm just going to make a simple bow mount, turn the head and use a small piece of rubber hose (As a U-Joint) to a piece of PVC as the extended handle.
Oh yeah... I may shorten the shaft too.
Nice. Sounds like you have it figured out. Let me know when you finish.
Love this design, especially with the change-over to a dial and switch box for use from the kayak's seat. I would love to use this design for a bow mount motor. However, wondering if you have videos for a bow mount. Am hoping you do, so I can see how you set up a steering system to be operated from the kayak seat.
Thanks Alan. I have used bow mounted trolling motors but only with wireless remotes.
Well done. Informative and to the point.
Thanks Donald.
Man! You've made this easy!
Glad to help.
Dude i have been to fogure put how to do this to my 50lb trollinf motor that used to be a bow mount. Now i can mske it into a rear transom mount and use kust the motor and shaft and pvc ! Ypu rock !!
Glad this helped. Keep us posted with your progress.
Aksman Will Do ! Just need ro make foot pedals. I have a bass raider type 2 man pontoon boat
You can buy a pair of Attwood foot rails from Walmart for less than $20. They work great for slider steering.
That is awesome, I plan on doing this. I just subscribed. I hope my channel has as good of content as you have on here. Keep the videos coming
Thanks!
Agree with nolidge 1016.Definitely best DIY.Thanks for sharing (y)
Thank you Johan.
Excellent video. Left no questions. I hope I can find a video on how you mounted it and used it. ie: turning ?
Thanks Tim. I do have videos that explain how to attach motors and make foot pedal steering for kayaks.
Smart idea on the metal tube
Thanks.
Well done sir, well done.
Thanks!
Great tutorial !!!
Thanks Billy!
Thanks for this video. Great info and well explained. I have subscribed to see more 👍
Thanks Jason. Merry Christmas.
Newport Vessels sells a 24" kayak trolling motor that is a 36 lb thrust and saltwater rated for $139. It is an awesome motor. Good video though!
Thanks. I see where some companies are now offering shortened TMs.
Nice video on composite shaft t.m. I have been using aluminum or stainless steel 1" diameter shaft trolling motors and I use the head also it has built in light and battery voltage gauge ,I buy stainless steel 1" inside diameter fittings from a marine hardware store,,I have stayed away from composite because the shaft is metric size and will not fit ready to go hardware ,I can use composite shaft as long as I make a custom steering bracket,,and if the wiring is not marked I take a pic with my phone,,thanks for sharing your knowledge for the betterment of electric kayaks
Thanks Verdell.
Very professional ....! thanks
Thanks Earnie.
Can you make an updated version of this setup or something like this. A lot of your videos are great put to complicated.
I make my videos as simple to understand as possible. This is one of my most popular videos.
wonderful teacher keep it up very informative
Thanks Larry.
Would you be able to help advise me on how to mount a bow mount on a trolling motor shaft? Do I have to remove the head unit and thread the wires through? Thanks.
For the four controlling wires a need a connector to plug in the Kayak, do you know were to purchase ? Thanks
I answered with a link in your other message.
great video, thank you
You are welcome.
This is what I need ,thank you..
You are welcome Luis.
Great mod! Thanks!
Glad to help!
Very nice my next project thank you sir
You are welcome.
Very well done.
Thanks James.
Nice video, learned a lot
Thanks Andrew.
I know this is an old video and but have you looked into using a 4 channel RF remote control relay switch? I have found myself watching so many of your videos and they are always so good. Thank you again!
Thanks again. I have looked into wireless remotes but I didn't like the constant adjustments that had to be made. It took away my hands free concept.
good job!
Thanks!
thx this helped so much great vid
You are welcome Aundria.
Would a couple sturdy brackets and a small Morse cable work for steering with the original head
Yes. The reason the head is removed is that the control switch is either moved or replaced.
Nice job
Thanks Rob.
Very helpful vid but where can I find connectors to extend the white and yellow wires or colors doesn’t matter? Thanks!
Thank you. Any marine or auto supply store should have the connectors.
What kiind switch is it? Trying to find out what i need to buy.
wow,..your pretty handy,...I like how you think ahead. :-)
Thanks. I try to anticipate any problems or issues that might come up in
a project. It can save a lot of time and money sometimes.
....but Mostly, "Frustration" (lol)
Were can i find the same trottlepanel (electrikpanel)
Question: Can you build me one of those fancy boxes? And I really liked all of your ideas. I am planning on doing the same thing myself and the tips about the pipe and turning it upside down before you cut were great. Thanks!
Thank you. I don't build/sell the boxes because I can't warranty the parts.
@@Aksmaniyak lol damn. My idea has always been to buy a 55lb trolling motor, rig up a small throttle like a boat would have and a steering system so I don't have to use the handle like that. Maybe like a footpaddle boat would have for the rudder/motor. Been searching ideas, your video definitely helped though. I'm trying to learn all the logistics of wiring and how to set it up on my kayak.
@@xjcrossx Thanks. There is a person in this FB group that has modified a paddle boat. It may help you. facebook.com/groups/3521517597860461
Would a plumbing tube cutter work? No debris. No damage to wires.
They don't work very well on composite shaft material.
nice video
Thanks Greg.
Aksman what of you take of the propeller amd put in a bigger one from 15 hp would it go faster ???
I do not believe so. It may increase thrust but each motor has a top speed based on the kayak and water/weather conditions.
Ok. Would I just be able to cut the shaft and extend the wiring through a tube and just attached the handle near the kayak chair?
This is rather impressive with the remote and controller and I do not have easy access to the controller.
You can remove the head, mount near the seat, and extend the wiring.
@@Aksmaniyak I appreciate the reply, truly.
You are welcome.
Heat shrink the 4 wires out of the head? May help keep the chair foot from leaking.
You could but the rubber chair foot doesn't leak if you drill a snug hole.
Can you shorten it but still use the original steering shaft afterwards instead of making a new speed control box?
Hi Frank. Yes, you can use the original head unit as your speed controller and move it to a new position.
Excellent tutorial!!!! Curious... what battery are you running?
Thanks. I'm using a group 24 80 AH.
Do you have a trolling motor recommendation? I was going to go with the Minn Kota unit with 30 pound thrust (30" shaft), but would like a bit more thrust. All the Minn Kota models with higher ratings have the 36" shaft, which is a bit long for my canoe. Other brands have the specs I want, but not sure of the quality, etc. I just want a good quality unit. :)
Newport Vessels and Haswing are good motors.
How did decide the length you need? Was it from under the kayak motor prop should be fully exposed to water coming or half of it can be covered by kayak
The prop should be at least 2-3 inches below the surface with calm conditions.
Thank you for responding
Hi Askmaniac, I was wondering- do you attach black and red wire to the control box? And if so, where?
The black is for the power negative and the red is for power positive.
I want to shorten the shaft (same motor), but I want to put the head back on it. What do you suggest for the extra wire length??
You can wrap it up in the head or cut it short and use new connectors.
I have a question. When drilling a larger hole for let's say a quick connect port, do space bits work well or is there a certain type of bit that works better?
Spade bits work well with large holes.
Thank you. Got some spade bit but kept worrying that auger bits may be better. Much appreciated!
@@jonschroedinger8360 You are welcome.
Can it complete 25km without problems?
what'd you do with the remaining two initial control wires? just electrical tape the ends?
I put liquid electrical tape on the exposed ends. Then I pushed them back into the shaft in a loop and I zip tied all 4 together.
@@Aksmaniyak awesome man! never knew liquid electrical tape even existed! thankyou for the quick response!
@@kennethmiller590 You are welcome!
Mantap bossku 👍
Great video very helpful I have two questions 1) The cables to connect with the speed control box cab can I make longer maybe a four feet long 2) I want to do it with a different motor brand a Newport Vessels is the same configuration ?
Thanks Tito. Yes you can extend the wires as long as you use the same or larger gauge size. I have also done this to a Newport Vessels tm. They are set up in the same way.
Would the procedure be about the same with a bow trolling motor? Not sure if it is a min though, but dang it is way to long for transom work on a little rubber boat.
The procedure should be the same for shortening the shaft.
What PVC fitting did you use for the top of the trolling motor
A 90 degree 3/4 inch slip fit
PVC fitting.
What size wire did you use for extending the motor wires to the new control box, I am assuming the wires need to be extended 6 or 8 ' Thank You
Thank You, I was wanting to use a corded SO wire but all 4 wires are the same size making the OD of the cord just to large, I guess I'll have to figure out a wire covering of some sort and use wire sizes like you did. I did use a 2 screw 1/2" plastic LB on top of the motor shaft so the wire nuts will also be in closed on the motor end like in the hand held control box. Nice job and Thanks Again for the information, Gary
You are welcome Gary.
Hey Aksmaniyak, I plan on doing this same mod with my Minn Kota c2 30. Since the speed control wires only go so far out of the shaft, I would need to extend the 4 wires about 4 feet to my kayak seat. Should I match the wires' gauge for the extension?
That should be fine.
@@Aksmaniyak The manual says extending the wires on the c2 30 might affect the performance. Have you ever noticed any sort of performance changes using this mod?
No, that is just a disclaimer by Minn Kota.
@@Aksmaniyak Okay 👍 Thanks for the reply and videos. Cheers
Two trolling motors can be connected to the same speed controller?
No. The current (Amp) draw would exceed the capacity of the controller.
So I have a question. What wiring did you use to run the wire to the box you made. The box I assume would be up front near you , the wiring isn’t that long, so did you splice?
Yes, I added 10G for the pos/negs and 14G for the white/yellow wires.
3/4 cpvc 90 fix’s great
Thanks Darrell. Check out one of my latest videos for a new shaft wiring cap design.
Hi ! Thanks for the video, what is the diameter of the motor shaft please ?
In millimeter
Hi. It is measured as 1 1/8 inches.
Good vid, but how do you steer it now ?
Thanks Paul. Check out my other videos. I have one that shows how to make a steering arm using box store parts and others for pedal steering.
The gloves are Nitrile not nitrate. The shaft can be cut with a metal tubing cutter with a lot less chance of nicking any wires. Good video otherwise. I installed a remote steering cable on mine so far.
That's what I was thinking of doing and just mount the head of the trolling moter under my seat if that's possible
Yes, I have done that before. I added a section of PVC pipe in the head with a RAM ball. I used a RAM mount to attach it to the hull.
Aksman, I do really like your sharing for mods, etc. I have a 24lb. Watersnake, but I want to make the shaft longer. Do you have any advise? I usually find you on FB Kayak DIY Projects. cheers.
Thanks. I did make a video for extending a TM shaft using PVC pipe.
Would a plumbers pipe cutter used for copper pipe make the cut?
I tried that before, but it didn't work very well on the composite shaft.
Thanks, I was thinking metal shaft. Makes sense.
Great detailed info thanks for sharing. Curious what was the total cost of your Trolling motor build? I've seen the Minikota Trolling motor at Academy Sports for $95
Thanks Benjamin. Amazon and Walmart were at $93.
can you seal the kota bottom case it has hole all underneath there is only a small circuit board in there so i guess i can seal y'all holes yes or no would that cause the circuit board to over heat and blow circuit board
I did not have to seal any part of the trolling motor.
Aksman if your kayak tuned upside down you may have a different story
I already flipped one without damage.
Aksman i did for about 15 seconds
There is about 5 big holes in it so i guess you must of dried it out other wise that pcb would of blown
How hard would it be Turn the trolling motor head 180°
It is simple. Just loosen the bolt under the head at the shaft, rotate it, and re-tighten.
Instead of an elbow I would use a T one side for the wires and the other for the handle.
I couldn’t find the link for the controller module you made. Very interested. Can you send that?
Never mind. But thanks your videos are awesome. Great detailed step by step and explanations.
Here it is. ruclips.net/video/ZuJKyzYsdrQ/видео.html
do You or other do for me two short leg trolling?