Awesome setup. I’m really impressed at how neat and clean the whole motor setup is. Just as nice as a factory setup, and a whole lot more affordable! You’re blessed with some good skills, sir.
I love your setup as i have the same kayak, i have a little trick for you if you twist your wire tie tails with a pair of plyers they will come off with no sharp edges, take it from a retired electrician who has had hands cut by them, thanks for your video!
Well, that genius set up just got ya a new subscriber. I am going to oick one of those yukons up today so I may need to hit you up for some help on the troller deal. Great job brother!
Wow, very nice setup 4 the kayak. Fish finder, trolling motor, foot control rudder, the essentials 4 a gr8 fishing/kayak adventure. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.
I'm dying trying.. so not mechanical. In SC as a kid guys had sneak with foot operated controls on a cut down trolling motor. Your videos have taught me so much on what they did. They were the best 1 and 2 man boats. Some strip some plank just a lot of fun. Trying to use kayak I have and old motors I found.
I can begin to express my appreciation for your quick response and your assist as I have ventured into this endeavor on my own. I will continue this week with complete install as wait for my additional Amazon parts to arrive. God's Blessings on you my friend !! Gary J
@@bullybreed86 I removed the flush mount rod holders drilled the holes on the stern and by the foot pedals. I use a wire clothes hanger and stuck it through the holes on the stern all the way to the flush mount rod holder hole then tied some string to the clothes hanger and pulled it through. Then from by the foot pedals I did the same thing then tied the springs together at the flush mount rod holder then attached the nylon cord to the string on the stern and pulled it all the way to the pedals.
Wow I bet you could just go up river for hours as long as your batteries will let you I suppose! I also subbed because that was a damn good video ! It takes a lot of patience and work to set up a kayak like that.
Yea it does make a lot of difference having it setup this way. It’s not all that hard to get it setup just takes sometime and yes a little patience. I appreciate you watching and sending your feedback. Thanks
I just got the blue one for 200 bucks at walmart im so pumped right now😂😂 it was a one day sale and a friend thankfully seen them putting out the signs and called me i went atraight there they also had every other kayak on sale for 100 bucks whixh is crqzy deals for tamarack tahoma ozark pelican all of them
Wow brilliant that's impressive you got the wheels turning in my head lol just bought a yukon from Dunham s it's so comfortable !!!!!! thanks for the content 👊
I’ve had one of these for about 8 months now and it’s awesome to go out fishing with and spend some time on the seat is awesome. My only con is there is no motor haha. I’m about to be putting a 45lb thrust minn kota on mine still figuring out how I want to mount it.
Wow! You are pure genius. You should have a mechanical engineering degree! Maybe you do. You make it look easy but not sure I could even follow your directions. Nevertheless kudos for a very concise and informative video!
Nice. I just worry about that rope sawing through your hole cut out. I've seen where somebody like a small little metal ring or a tube that that steering rope would run against instead.
This is exactly the video I was looking for. Any ideas of how I can mount my trolling motor on the lifetime Tamarack? That’s something I haven’t figured out yet.
The tamarack, had more of a point tail, but the slope into that tankwell. What I would do is buy some 8-10” angle brackets and bend them to create a bracket and mount HDPE to the angle brackets so it’s thick enough for the trolling motor. It’s basically the same way I built my mount just using different ways. ruclips.net/video/RmFjpjfEQag/видео.html
I removed the flush mount rod holders and unwrapped a wire clothes hanger tied string to it and run it from the rear hole to the flush mount rod holder hole then did the same from the front hole by the pedals to the flush mount rod holder hole. Tied the string together then pulled all my cable through. I did this on both sides.
Hey man your like the first to do this on this kayak but where you ran the nylon in the holes I suggested you put brass fittings in there for the cables to slide on
I adding the inserts after I shot the video I appreciate u bringing it to my attention. I appreciate you watching and responding to the video also. Thank you
Maybe some stainless steel drawer sliders would make for smoother steering operation, though smoother could mean easier to unintentionally bump them, so maybe some friction is better 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for your videos it's given me a lot of inspiration to build my own. Question though; do you think it's still possible to have a fold up wheel setup for the stern with the trolling motor on there also?
Thank you for watching my videos and supporting the channel. I believe you can make the fold up wheels work with the trolling motor setup. It make take a few adjustments, but nothing major.
Remove the flush mount rod holders. Drill the holes by the pedals and at the rear of the kayak. I took a wire clothes hanger straightened it out I stuck it from the rear hole to the flush mount holder hole attached some string and pulled to there then took the clothes hanger from the hole by the pedals and stuck it through to the rod holder pulled string through then tied the string together and from the hole by the pedal I attached the nylon cable to the string and pulled it all the way to the rear. It just takes some patience but it’s very simple.
Awesome job man. I have the same kayak and a 40lbs endura to mount soon. How fast can you go? Im wanting enough power to go up river a ways and drift back down.
So are the only holes you had to drill into your boat were the ones for the transom mount and steering cables? I just got this same kayak and want to do a motor setup but with minimal extra holes!
I do have one hole where the fish finder power cable goes in and the steering cables for the trolling motor and where I mounted the trolling motor down.
I have, as you suggested, did a disconnect in the PWM box with 10 gauge wire solar connection. I plan to do the same at the rear for the wires running from the trolling motor. The trolling motor has 14 gauge wire. I assume its OK to do a disconnect into the 10 gauge wire solar connection and run 10 gauge wire back to the PWM box. please advise. Thanks Gary
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!
Thank you!! I get 7 hours of run time. I have a video up of my battery setup. If you use a 100ah battery you would get a day and a half at least it does all depend on your battery, type, and amps the trolling motor uses.
How did you fish the steering cable through the kayak? Those holes are very small. I don't have my kayak yet but you have some great work and mods on yours that I will use on mine. Thanks
I pulled the flush mount rod holders out then where I drilled the holes in the rear and in the front by the peddles I used a clothes hanger and pulled string to the rod holder then to the back and pulled my cables back through with the string.
I removed the flush mount rod holders and used a small wire rod. Pushed it from the back hole to the rod holder and pulled string through. Then pushed the rod from the front hole to the rod holder and pulled the string through. Then tied the string together attached the cable to the string and pulled it through.
I removed the flush mount rod holder. Use a clothes hanger and from the front hole by the pedals tie some string to the clothes hanger and get it to the rod holder then do the same thing from the rear of the kayak to the rod holder then tie your cable to the string and pull it through.
With the original handle on the trolling motor I think you had speeds 1-5. Does the PWM allow you to vary the speed gradually from nothing to full and anywhere in between?
I would like to have that system on my Wilderness Systems Tarpon! Not sure if that steering system will work on my kayak? Question: how is the fish finder powered? Is it wired to the same battery as the motor, or is there a small battery tucked away somewhere?
I pulled the flush mount rod holders out and used a clothes hanger to reach from the small hole in the back to that rod holder and pulled string through then did the same from the front. Then I taped the cable to the string and pulled it all the way through. It takes some patience but works well.
I removed the flush mount rod holders from behide the seat. Drilled the holes in the rear where the cables go in, I drilled the holes in the front by foot pedals. Then used a wire with string taped to it and pushed the wire from the rear to the hole where the rod holders was then pushed the wire from the front hole by the foot pedals with string taped to it to the same hole where the rod holder was tied them together. Then taped the cable to the string at the rear and pulled it all the way to the foot.
need your input. Got my kayak out last week for maiden voyage. all went well until I tipped it on 2nd day out. got home and discovered water in trolling motor. what can you advise? It runs but the CWM box controller only goes to 25 max. I need some advise. Thanks
@@334tacticaloutdoors You are so kind to respond to my issue. I just opened up the trolling motor, drain all the water that remain, and letting it dry out. Will put it back together tomorrow. Wish me luck, watched a couple of videos tonight on assembly. As for the CWM, the box was opened up and there was water inside the box. I think you are right, the water as compromised the board. I will order me a new one. Thanks again for your help. Your videos had inspired me to retro my kayak as you had done. Thanks Gary J
@@GaryJohnson-cm9tv yea water will destroy electronics, always try to keep the trolling motor too where the wires come out seal it off so no water gets in there. And thank you for the kind words I’m glad my videos help.
I have the same kayak, just bought the trolling motor and mounted it on and I’m wanting to set up the steering controls like you did. How did you run the wiring through your kayak after you drilled the holes?
I pulled the rod holders out took two wire clothes hangers straightened them out tied some string to them and fished the string all the way through then took some electrical tape and taped my wire to the string and pulled it back through. Use the rod holder hole as your halfway point.
Did you install or find it necessary to install a 30amp fuse? and if so, did you splice it in on the positive wire running to the battery or to the motor? Also did you find it necessary to set up a kill switch? Thanks again for your time.
Did you know if you mount a trolling motor on a Lifetime kayak . According to Lifetime it voids your warranty. Also PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT REQUIRE A FORM FILLED OUT BY LIFETIME IN ORDER TO GET IT REGISTERED IN PENNSYLVANIA
Well I did a warranty claim on my seat a few weeks ago and had no issues and mine was registered without any issues, but I live in Alabama. Always good to know what other states want allow.
They have these now I’ve never tried them and don’t know how great they work. www.basspro.com/shop/en/lowrance-transducer-kayak-scupper-mount?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS%7CShopping%7CSmart%7CBoating%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CTopPerf%7CNMT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvaYBhDlARIsAO8PkE1qervTG_Py9iFSLFvVaba9tlNRAoB5HkhLmHOqGgptxfkzGpmIr80aAk-3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
I have the same ya. I'm curious how you get the steering cable thru the holes you drilled? I have my motor set up but still waiting to find out how I wanna set the steering up
I removed the flush mount rod holders and used a wire clothes hanger to reach from the rear hole I drilled then pulled string through. Then did the same from the front hole to the rod holder then taped my wire to the string and pulled it through.
The trolling motor connector came from Academy sports and outdoors. The quick disconnects on my PWM came from Amazon there called 10 gauge sae connectors.
@@334tacticaloutdoors the base that you had built, i think you had said you had used cutting boards right? was just wondering of the measurements of the piece that screws in to the kayak, cause i can't seem to measure mine right enough to get a proper accurate measurement
@@dakotadugger8803 I have a video on my page of building that bracket. If it doesn’t answer your question message me back. Building and installing trolling motor bracket and installing a trolling motor. ruclips.net/video/RmFjpjfEQag/видео.html
@@dakotadugger8803 mine is 9 1/2 inches across that base I measured in 1 3/4 inches. The best way to achieve a center point is after you build the bracket put it up on the kayak and measure each side of the bracket to make sure there both the same.
@@334tacticaloutdoors so the video where you made the bracket you only did the part where you secured it to the kayak via 2 L brackets, now it seems you have a big piece of polygranite cutting board again screwed into the kayak
@ArpOutdoors when I cut the head off the trolling motor I cut it to a 30” shaft so yes my apologies I did take 6” off of it. It’s the minnkota 30lb thrust 36” shaft.
@@334tacticaloutdoors thanks I’m trying to follow your build fairly closely I will post to the teton group when I’m done. Names Skyler arp I post in there every once in a while. Thanks for all the info the mount is very strong I don’t think I’ll have any issue and if I did , simple fix would be to install a hatch in the back and add some wood in the inside for the lags to secure too. But I don’t see that happening
Got a question? Have bow mount motor with foot peddle no bracket of any kind. Shaft appears to have balance block on it. I can cut it down. Would I still need weight on shaft? 2 can I use any mounting bracket on shaft?
Dude u r ule. Actual reply. Sir I'm just about an old man now, found a jayK a dog had chewed hold in bow. Thought I'd cover it in fiberglass. Came back to our little shop after dinner and my brother surprised me and had plastic welded back together. You could not see any damage. Found that trolling motor I mentioned and went to looking for rigged sneak boats from my day. Found you. Ok so now I'll get my brother the mechanical engineer lol to watch your videos with me. He'll see what your doing and I'll chase parts and tools as usual. Thanks for response. I hope I can throw questions again if I need more help. Your work sure takes me back to some fun times on the water.
Hey Joey, I tried to message you on Facebook but couldn't. I would like to get more details about the mounting bracket and steering. Can you help message me on Facebook?
Awesome setup. I’m really impressed at how neat and clean the whole motor setup is. Just as nice as a factory setup, and a whole lot more affordable! You’re blessed with some good skills, sir.
Thank you for the very kind feedback. I appreciate you watching.
Glad I found you. I have the same boat and I’m extremely impressed with your mods/work. I hope you don’t mind me coping your work. Thanks again.
Thank you and please feel free to use any of my mods that’s what the videos are for. If you have any questions let me know.
I love your setup as i have the same kayak, i have a little trick for you if you twist your wire tie tails with a pair of plyers they will come off with no sharp edges, take it from a retired electrician who has had hands cut by them, thanks for your video!
Thank you, I appreciate the info it’ll be well noted.
Well, that genius set up just got ya a new subscriber. I am going to oick one of those yukons up today so I may need to hit you up for some help on the troller deal. Great job brother!
I appreciate the kind feedback. That is what my channel is for helping guys achieve the setup they want.
Wow, very nice setup 4 the kayak. Fish finder, trolling motor, foot control rudder, the essentials 4 a gr8 fishing/kayak adventure. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.
Thank you, I appreciate you watching.
I'm dying trying.. so not mechanical. In SC as a kid guys had sneak with foot operated controls on a cut down trolling motor. Your videos have taught me so much on what they did. They were the best 1 and 2 man boats. Some strip some plank just a lot of fun. Trying to use kayak I have and old motors I found.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback. That’s why I enjoy making these videos. If I can ever help just ask and again thank you.
I can begin to express my appreciation for your quick response and your assist as I have ventured into this endeavor on my own. I will continue this week with complete install as wait for my additional Amazon parts to arrive. God's Blessings on you my friend !! Gary J
You’re welcome, i appreciate the kind words and if you need any more help just let me know. You take care.
I got the same kayak today. You gave me a lot of good ideas. Very good video.
That’s awesome to hear. Thanks for watching.
The cleanest set up I’ve seen thus far!
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback and the compliment.
So I’m actually about to add a motor on my Teton and I was wondering how did you feed the cord through the two drilled wholes for the foot pedals?
@@bullybreed86 I removed the flush mount rod holders drilled the holes on the stern and by the foot pedals. I use a wire clothes hanger and stuck it through the holes on the stern all the way to the flush mount rod holder hole then tied some string to the clothes hanger and pulled it through. Then from by the foot pedals I did the same thing then tied the springs together at the flush mount rod holder then attached the nylon cord to the string on the stern and pulled it all the way to the pedals.
Thanks man I really appreciate it.
@bullybreed86 you’re welcome!! If you ever have any other questions just ask.
Wow I bet you could just go up river for hours as long as your batteries will let you I suppose! I also subbed because that was a damn good video ! It takes a lot of patience and work to set up a kayak like that.
Yea it does make a lot of difference having it setup this way. It’s not all that hard to get it setup just takes sometime and yes a little patience. I appreciate you watching and sending your feedback. Thanks
I just got the blue one for 200 bucks at walmart im so pumped right now😂😂 it was a one day sale and a friend thankfully seen them putting out the signs and called me i went atraight there they also had every other kayak on sale for 100 bucks whixh is crqzy deals for tamarack tahoma ozark pelican all of them
That’s awesome.
MacGyver is alive and well! great set up and thanks for the video
Lol thank you. I really appreciate it.
i love this guys accent
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Wow brilliant that's impressive you got the wheels turning in my head lol just bought a yukon from Dunham s it's so comfortable !!!!!! thanks for the content 👊
You’re welcome!! I appreciate you watching.
That thing is a work of art. Well done sir!
Thank you!! I really appreciate the feedback.
That's a slick setup. Great job on the install and the vid.
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback.and thanks for watching.
Subbed! Excellent content! Thank you for your clear communication, with no extra nonsense added in. Straight and to the point.
Thank you!! I appreciate you comment and thanks for watching.
Nice work!!! Great detail on your work…have a lifetime kayak as well…
Thank you, it’s really a great kayak.
I’ve had one of these for about 8 months now and it’s awesome to go out fishing with and spend some time on the seat is awesome. My only con is there is no motor haha. I’m about to be putting a 45lb thrust minn kota on mine still figuring out how I want to mount it.
I made a video on my install it truly is a great kayak to own and very fun to fish from
ruclips.net/video/RmFjpjfEQag/видео.html
I have the same kayak I will definitely be doing what you have done for sure thank you for the video!!
Thank you for watching and good luck with your build.
I like the trolling motor pulley idea.
Thank you, It works really well.
Wow! You are pure genius. You should have a mechanical engineering degree! Maybe you do. You make it look easy but not sure I could even follow your directions. Nevertheless kudos for a very concise and informative video!
Thank you, I do try to make videos that are very easy to follow. If you ever need some help just ask.
Wow, your kayak is very nice. Your setup is exactly the way I would like my kayak 2 b. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.
Thank you. Good luck on your build you ever have a question just ask.
Wish I had the knowledge to do all that. I just know id screw up everything 😂😂
Thank you, Just take your time I believe you could get it done.
Awesome setup bro, I love that color.
Thank you.
You have a nice set up on that.
Thank you. I really appreciate it.
Nice. I just worry about that rope sawing through your hole cut out. I've seen where somebody like a small little metal ring or a tube that that steering rope would run against instead.
Them steering cables is coated wire they want cut into it.
Dude I love the steering
Thank you.
Nice set up looks great ❤
Thank you, I really appreciate it.
Excellent!
Thank you for sharing!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
Oh you got me inspired now
Awesome ever need any help or have questions just ask.
Bravo, brother! Bravo!
Thank you. I appreciate you watching and your feedback.
This is exactly the video I was looking for. Any ideas of how I can mount my trolling motor on the lifetime Tamarack? That’s something I haven’t figured out yet.
The tamarack, had more of a point tail, but the slope into that tankwell. What I would do is buy some 8-10” angle brackets and bend them to create a bracket and mount HDPE to the angle brackets so it’s thick enough for the trolling motor. It’s basically the same way I built my mount just using different ways.
ruclips.net/video/RmFjpjfEQag/видео.html
Dude I have same exact kayak and I did the same exact build, almost 😅 identical!! Enjoy man
That’s awesome. Same to you enjoy.
Great set up.
Thank you.
Great video. I’ve been looking at the same kayak and like all of your mods. How did you access the hull to run your steering and electrical wiring?
I removed the flush mount rod holders and unwrapped a wire clothes hanger tied string to it and run it from the rear hole to the flush mount rod holder hole then did the same from the front hole by the pedals to the flush mount rod holder hole. Tied the string together then pulled all my cable through. I did this on both sides.
Hey man your like the first to do this on this kayak but where you ran the nylon in the holes I suggested you put brass fittings in there for the cables to slide on
I adding the inserts after I shot the video I appreciate u bringing it to my attention. I appreciate you watching and responding to the video also. Thank you
Great job. I have the same kayak I live in Gadsden I been looking for a good way to mount a trolling motor that's awesome
Thank you. It’s a wonderful kayak to have you will really enjoy it more with a trolling motor it makes it so much better.
Gadsden AL? i'm in Huntsville about to add this to mine after i build a trailer my back can't load the thing anymore
@@CrippledKev seems there’s a lot of Alabama here. I’m down in Salem, al.
@@334tacticaloutdoors oh wow sweet Al has the best fishing :) I've been out on my kayak a dozen times this year time to upgrade it to make life easy
@@334tacticaloutdoors I was in Guntersville this morning
Maybe some stainless steel drawer sliders would make for smoother steering operation, though smoother could mean easier to unintentionally bump them, so maybe some friction is better 🤷🏻♂️
Love the setup though. I'll definitely be copying this. By far the best I've seen.
@@qcfishing7051 thank you. If you need some help or have any questions just let me know.
The foot pedals work better than you would expect.
Great Video. Just got a Yukon. What scupper plugs are you using? Thanks, Kevin
I have the green and the orange.
www.academy.com/p/magellan-outdoors-4-pack-scupper-plugs?sku=green
Thanks for your videos it's given me a lot of inspiration to build my own. Question though; do you think it's still possible to have a fold up wheel setup for the stern with the trolling motor on there also?
Thank you for watching my videos and supporting the channel. I believe you can make the fold up wheels work with the trolling motor setup. It make take a few adjustments, but nothing major.
How did you run the nylon cable from hole to hole? I drilled mine out but my cable just coils inside the kayak.
Remove the flush mount rod holders. Drill the holes by the pedals and at the rear of the kayak. I took a wire clothes hanger straightened it out I stuck it from the rear hole to the flush mount holder hole attached some string and pulled to there then took the clothes hanger from the hole by the pedals and stuck it through to the rod holder pulled string through then tied the string together and from the hole by the pedal I attached the nylon cable to the string and pulled it all the way to the rear. It just takes some patience but it’s very simple.
Awesome job man. I have the same kayak and a 40lbs endura to mount soon. How fast can you go? Im wanting enough power to go up river a ways and drift back down.
Thank you, I can go 3.9mph that’s with a 30lb minnkota endura c-2. That’s well plenty to get you up river current.
@@334tacticaloutdoors awesome thanks for the info
@dgoodman464 you’re welcome.
So are the only holes you had to drill into your boat were the ones for the transom mount and steering cables? I just got this same kayak and want to do a motor setup but with minimal extra holes!
I do have one hole where the fish finder power cable goes in and the steering cables for the trolling motor and where I mounted the trolling motor down.
@@334tacticaloutdoors thanks for the reply, got my sub! Appreciate it!
@okieadventures8548 you’re welcome.
wow that is very clever of how you set that up I would have never thought of that. And were did you get the kayak from.
Thank you!! It’s a Lifetime Yukon Angler 116 it came from Walmart.
What size of bolts did you use on the foot pedals for the coated wire?
They was 1/4” bolt 1-1/2” long. You just wanna make sure the bolt gets just tight enough to hold the cable where it want come loose.
I have, as you suggested, did a disconnect in the PWM box with 10 gauge wire solar connection. I plan to do the same at the rear for the wires running from the trolling motor. The trolling motor has 14 gauge wire. I assume its OK to do a disconnect into the 10 gauge wire solar connection and run 10 gauge wire back to the PWM box. please advise. Thanks Gary
Yes that is the correct run 10 gauge from the trolling motor to the PWM and also run 10 gauge from the battery to the PWM.
Was there a place on your motor that you drilled into that doesn't get into the actual motor part causing a leak?
It’s the small lip right at the top of the motor and edge of the shaft
If you pause this video at 3:36 you will see what I’m talking about.
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!
Yes it is. I’ve surely enjoyed mine.
Awesome setup! How many amp hours do you get out of your battery? What kind of range would you get with a 12V 300 amp hour battery?
Thank you!! I get 7 hours of run time. I have a video up of my battery setup. If you use a 100ah battery you would get a day and a half at least it does all depend on your battery, type, and amps the trolling motor uses.
How did you fish the steering cable through the kayak? Those holes are very small. I don't have my kayak yet but you have some great work and mods on yours that I will use on mine. Thanks
I pulled the flush mount rod holders out then where I drilled the holes in the rear and in the front by the peddles I used a clothes hanger and pulled string to the rod holder then to the back and pulled my cables back through with the string.
Nice. Thanks. Not sure which kayaks we are getting yet but I will definitely put a motor on it eventually.
@@gr8johnson3 if you need any help just let me know.
How did you get it through the holes for the steering
I removed the flush mount rod holders and used a small wire rod. Pushed it from the back hole to the rod holder and pulled string through. Then pushed the rod from the front hole to the rod holder and pulled the string through. Then tied the string together attached the cable to the string and pulled it through.
Great videos!! Can u tell me if u can use a pwm on a brushless trolling motor? Thanks.
Yes you can.
How'd you fish the rudder cable through the hull. Can't seem to fish it through the holes in the front
I removed the flush mount rod holder. Use a clothes hanger and from the front hole by the pedals tie some string to the clothes hanger and get it to the rod holder then do the same thing from the rear of the kayak to the rod holder then tie your cable to the string and pull it through.
@@334tacticaloutdoors thanks! Worked great! Your videos have made this job more of a breeze! Greatly appreciate your content
Thank you, I appreciate you watching.
With the original handle on the trolling motor I think you had speeds 1-5. Does the PWM allow you to vary the speed gradually from nothing to full and anywhere in between?
Yes it does. And that’s a very good question. You get a lot more control over the speed of the trolling motor that’s what helps save the battery life.
I would like to have that system on my Wilderness Systems Tarpon! Not sure if that steering system will work on my kayak? Question: how is the fish finder powered? Is it wired to the same battery as the motor, or is there a small battery tucked away somewhere?
I have a mightymax 18ah battery in the bow storage. I always recommend separate batteries for trolling motor and fish finder.
This is the battery setup
ruclips.net/video/fxeEYCrUlbs/видео.html
How did you run the cables for the foot control without cutting holes to fish the cable through the kayak?
I pulled the flush mount rod holders out and used a clothes hanger to reach from the small hole in the back to that rod holder and pulled string through then did the same from the front. Then I taped the cable to the string and pulled it all the way through. It takes some patience but works well.
How in the world did you bring the green cables for the foot pedals?
I removed the flush mount rod holders from behide the seat. Drilled the holes in the rear where the cables go in, I drilled the holes in the front by foot pedals. Then used a wire with string taped to it and pushed the wire from the rear to the hole where the rod holders was then pushed the wire from the front hole by the foot pedals with string taped to it to the same hole where the rod holder was tied them together. Then taped the cable to the string at the rear and pulled it all the way to the foot.
You are the man. I assume you did the same type thing to run wires for trolling motor also?
@coryhaynes6937 yes
need your input. Got my kayak out last week for maiden voyage. all went well until I tipped it on 2nd day out. got home and discovered water in trolling motor. what can you advise? It runs but the CWM box controller only goes to 25 max. I need some advise. Thanks
The trolling motor may be ok. Your PWM is probably trash now you’ll need a new one.
@@334tacticaloutdoors You are so kind to respond to my issue. I just opened up the trolling motor, drain all the water that remain, and letting it dry out. Will put it back together tomorrow. Wish me luck, watched a couple of videos tonight on assembly. As for the CWM, the box was opened up and there was water inside the box. I think you are right, the water as compromised the board. I will order me a new one. Thanks again for your help. Your videos had inspired me to retro my kayak as you had done.
Thanks Gary J
@@GaryJohnson-cm9tv yea water will destroy electronics, always try to keep the trolling motor too where the wires come out seal it off so no water gets in there. And thank you for the kind words I’m glad my videos help.
I have the same kayak, just bought the trolling motor and mounted it on and I’m wanting to set up the steering controls like you did. How did you run the wiring through your kayak after you drilled the holes?
I pulled the rod holders out took two wire clothes hangers straightened them out tied some string to them and fished the string all the way through then took some electrical tape and taped my wire to the string and pulled it back through. Use the rod holder hole as your halfway point.
Did you install or find it necessary to install a 30amp fuse? and if so, did you splice it in on the positive wire running to the battery or to the motor? Also did you find it necessary to set up a kill switch? Thanks again for your time.
I didn’t use one now if you prefer to use one just run it on the power wire coming from the trolling motor
@@334tacticaloutdoors Thanks
You’re welcome.
Did you like this Yukon or the outlaw 11.5 better?
I actually like them both about the same. Each one has a disadvantage over the other, but overall they’re both great kayaks.
Did you know if you mount a trolling motor on a Lifetime kayak . According to Lifetime it voids your warranty. Also PENNSYLVANIA FISH AND BOAT REQUIRE A FORM FILLED OUT BY LIFETIME IN ORDER TO GET IT REGISTERED IN PENNSYLVANIA
Well I did a warranty claim on my seat a few weeks ago and had no issues and mine was registered without any issues, but I live in Alabama. Always good to know what other states want allow.
Any chance you can run the transducer through a scupper?
They have these now I’ve never tried them and don’t know how great they work.
www.basspro.com/shop/en/lowrance-transducer-kayak-scupper-mount?hvarAID=shopping_googleproductextensions&ds_e=GOOGLE&ds_c=BPS%7CShopping%7CSmart%7CBoating%7CGeneral%7CNAud%7CTopPerf%7CNMT&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjvaYBhDlARIsAO8PkE1qervTG_Py9iFSLFvVaba9tlNRAoB5HkhLmHOqGgptxfkzGpmIr80aAk-3EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
Can you do a video on how you rigged it
Everything I did to rig this is uploaded on my channel here and I covered how it was done.
@@334tacticaloutdoors ty for responding your the goat dope vid
You’re welcome
Do you have a video of how you improved the mount and changed the direction of the trolling bracket?
I’m actually gonna have the updated version on my trolling motor mount, which includes how I did the bracket. I will have it uploaded tomorrow.
The video is up now thanks.
I have the same ya. I'm curious how you get the steering cable thru the holes you drilled? I have my motor set up but still waiting to find out how I wanna set the steering up
I removed the flush mount rod holders and used a wire clothes hanger to reach from the rear hole I drilled then pulled string through. Then did the same from the front hole to the rod holder then taped my wire to the string and pulled it through.
@@334tacticaloutdoors sweet. It's such a sleek look. Thanks for the info. 👍🏼
@@trevorkylesthingsarbon1195 thanks. I appreciate you watching. Ever have any more questions just ask.
Do you let the shaft just free slide through the actual transom mount?
Yes it free slides, the trolling motor lock keeps it from coming out.
@@334tacticaloutdoors thanks man. Still trying to work this out for my motor.
@@clogic7445 well let me know if you have any more questions, I’ll help the best I can.
Okay I’m back lol,, what size or type of wire/cord are you using for steering?? TIA
That’s peerless 1/16 vinyl coated wire
Product #4743160 at Walmart.com
Where did you get all those quick contest for the cables??
The trolling motor connector came from Academy sports and outdoors. The quick disconnects on my PWM came from Amazon there called 10 gauge sae connectors.
What handle is that to pull up
The trolly motor by any chance
It’s a lawn mower pull handle from lowes. It’s in the lawn mower parts section.
@@334tacticaloutdoors okay thanks did you just tie a knot for it not to move up and down or ?
Yes I did
Do you have a template for the rear motor mount?
ruclips.net/video/RmFjpjfEQag/видео.html this is how I built the trolling motor mount.
Would you mind providing measurements for the main base of the transom mount?
You want measurements of the kayak base or the base I built?
@@334tacticaloutdoors the base that you had built, i think you had said you had used cutting boards right? was just wondering of the measurements of the piece that screws in to the kayak, cause i can't seem to measure mine right enough to get a proper accurate measurement
@@dakotadugger8803 I have a video on my page of building that bracket. If it doesn’t answer your question message me back. Building and installing trolling motor bracket and installing a trolling motor.
ruclips.net/video/RmFjpjfEQag/видео.html
@@dakotadugger8803 mine is 9 1/2 inches across that base I measured in 1 3/4 inches. The best way to achieve a center point is after you build the bracket put it up on the kayak and measure each side of the bracket to make sure there both the same.
@@334tacticaloutdoors so the video where you made the bracket you only did the part where you secured it to the kayak via 2 L brackets, now it seems you have a big piece of polygranite cutting board again screwed into the kayak
What size trolling motor did you use?
I used a 30lb thrust 12volt minnkota endura ct.
@@334tacticaloutdoors THX. Just saw this in Walmart...$550 sound right for kayak?
@@starchaser2489 yes that sounds right for the lifetime Yukon angler 116.
How long did you leave your shaft
36” long
@@334tacticaloutdoors so you never cut yours down for the teton?
@ArpOutdoors when I cut the head off the trolling motor I cut it to a 30” shaft so yes my apologies I did take 6” off of it. It’s the minnkota 30lb thrust 36” shaft.
@@334tacticaloutdoors thanks I’m trying to follow your build fairly closely I will post to the teton group when I’m done. Names Skyler arp I post in there every once in a while. Thanks for all the info the mount is very strong I don’t think I’ll have any issue and if I did , simple fix would be to install a hatch in the back and add some wood in the inside for the lags to secure too. But I don’t see that happening
@ArpOutdoors absolutely keep us updated, if you have any more questions just let me know.
Got a question? Have bow mount motor with foot peddle no bracket of any kind. Shaft appears to have balance block on it. I can cut it down. Would I still need weight on shaft? 2 can I use any mounting bracket on shaft?
Yes you would still need some balance and you can make a bracket.
Dude u r ule. Actual reply. Sir I'm just about an old man now, found a jayK a dog had chewed hold in bow. Thought I'd cover it in fiberglass. Came back to our little shop after dinner and my brother surprised me and had plastic welded back together. You could not see any damage. Found that trolling motor I mentioned and went to looking for rigged sneak boats from my day. Found you. Ok so now I'll get my brother the mechanical engineer lol to watch your videos with me. He'll see what your doing and I'll chase parts and tools as usual. Thanks for response. I hope I can throw questions again if I need more help. Your work sure takes me back to some fun times on the water.
@@philortiz7519 you’re welcome!! And yes any questions you got let me know.
Hey Joey, I tried to message you on Facebook but couldn't. I would like to get more details about the mounting bracket and steering. Can you help message me on Facebook?
What is you email that’ll be easier.