I BOUGHT A DRILL POWERED BOAT MOTOR on AMAZON! (Is It Worth it?)

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  • @jackfortunati9453
    @jackfortunati9453 11 месяцев назад +50

    Be careful not to over heat those drills and batteries-they’re designed for a few minutes of use with breaks, ie normal use.

    • @world-wide9136
      @world-wide9136 10 месяцев назад +2

      Good point 👍👍

    • @michaelkeefer6799
      @michaelkeefer6799 10 месяцев назад +2

      They have overheat protection. I've beat the heck out of my gen 2 drill. One project involved about 100 or more step bit holes. I've also used a 5 1/2" hole saw with it on speed 1. I was able to pin the handle and I had that thing at like a 45 degree angle without it snapping under all that torque lol. Didn't damage the battery housing either which surprised me because thats probably where most of the tension would've been on since that was the end point of the pin.

    • @jayesh5131
      @jayesh5131 21 день назад

      ​@@michaelkeefer6799 Pls tell the brand 😊

  • @HomesteadViewin
    @HomesteadViewin 11 месяцев назад +13

    They are designed to be used as thruster motors in a marina, it allows you to move a boat sideways using one as a bow thruster and one as a stern thruster.

  • @josephthennes4656
    @josephthennes4656 Год назад +4

    Been doing this for a long time. I started with repurposed weed eaters, problem was always the mounting. Well my old country boy ass used a mount from an old bed frame in the junk ditch, had saved the inserts stationary foot & the one with the roller, that's the 1 I used. It gives you your up & down ,with side to side. Oar set up is exact same thing

  • @Watchout5035.
    @Watchout5035. Год назад +10

    I’d mount an oar lock on the transom. That would probably sit down in one nice.

  • @peterlindsay2869
    @peterlindsay2869 Год назад +53

    I think the idea behind it is most people already have a drill. They just need to buy the attachments for it. Which this is a pretty cool attachment. And easily clamp that onto the transom. A clamp and swivel and you’re good to go. Pretty sure any farm supply or any parts store like that in Canada I’d say princess auto. Would easily have those parts. For cheap. I think I want one lol

    • @planetguam8475
      @planetguam8475 Год назад +4

      My thoughts exactly. I have a drill already, and won’t have to buy a new one.

    • @shitloveaduck
      @shitloveaduck Год назад +1

      @@planetguam8475 - Agreed. For 70 bucks and if you have it for occasional use,,, sure!! I would still use a transom mounted trolling motor like I have with my 100 ah lithium battery. It lasts for days, but lithium batteries generally don’t slow much, if at all, until they are empty…. Fir those that don’t pay attention, this will get you to shore at least,,,, hahaha. Beats paddling!!

    • @georgefloyd4143
      @georgefloyd4143 Год назад +2

      @@shitloveaduck It's $82, but still a great deal. I'm getting one

    • @shitloveaduck
      @shitloveaduck Год назад +1

      @@georgefloyd4143 - Nuts!!!! Now I can’t afford one!! Heh heh,,,. Hope your day went well.

    • @DaveGraw
      @DaveGraw Год назад +1

      amen brother. looks like you could put a prop on a piece of conduit glue a rod in the other end (essentially) and you got yourself a drill bit prop

  • @brettgerber795
    @brettgerber795 Год назад +2

    We used this same type of motor on our 19’ 2000 Yamaha jet boat. Took a bit to get back to the dock to change out a dead battery but beat paddling.

  • @4saken404
    @4saken404 11 месяцев назад +6

    I wouldn't buy this to replace a trolling motor but it's good for what it is. Great for something like a kayak as a backup means of propulsion.

  • @HalfAssHomestead
    @HalfAssHomestead 9 месяцев назад +3

    I just bought that exact same propeller system for my john boat! Why, because the motor is not attached to the boat, so the boat does not require registration every year. I have many dDewalt drills and batteries that are all 4AH, so for my use, the simple answer is yes.

  • @chugaaa
    @chugaaa Год назад +14

    The kind of video I like, simple, entertaining and put a smile on my face early in the morning, what else can you ask for lol. Keep it up guys! 👊🏻 PS: boat update???

    • @seekerstan
      @seekerstan 11 месяцев назад +1

      No Spedometer: FYI, there are lots of phone apps that will give you speed to 1/10 of a mph.

    • @nc3136
      @nc3136 10 месяцев назад

      @@seekerstanzzzzzzZZz zzz I was gonna put it on this and then that way it won’t recognize

  • @bcgord440
    @bcgord440 Год назад +2

    I do this with a prop I replaced on my Minn Kota and my DeWalt drill from work.. I have a handful of five amp batteries..attached it to a long PVC pipe filled with foam for floatation... My shaft floats too much a bit of weight would help the shaft stay down in the water

  • @youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850
    @youdonthavetoreadthispost.5850 Год назад +10

    Looks like I just found a back up motor for my drift boat. Shallow draft, light and handy. I have lots of drills. Works for me. Batteries charge in one hour. Nice!

  • @outinthenortheast2728
    @outinthenortheast2728 Год назад +1

    this one's going viral for sure dude this is such a good idea

  • @charleshenshaw9099
    @charleshenshaw9099 Год назад

    Great testing. I really like how you are rating things.

  • @samwilliams1142
    @samwilliams1142 11 месяцев назад +3

    I have two Dewalts that have two handles so both hands have leverage and several 4AH and 3AH batteries 20V. I would go up stream and drift back.

  • @rogervondach1238
    @rogervondach1238 11 месяцев назад +5

    I have been watching this "style" of propulsion down in Thailand. From what I could see on this video is that it is held way too steep. You don't want to lift the back of the boat, you want to push it forward.

  • @andyh9030
    @andyh9030 10 месяцев назад +1

    Loved this 😂 now stop giving me crazy ideas

  • @hookreelfishing
    @hookreelfishing Год назад +5

    The warranty lady at Dewalt, "Do you use this drill for work?"
    Me, "Um, yes. Yes, I do."

  • @bcgord440
    @bcgord440 Год назад

    Also I planned on grabbing a pipe mount and attaching it to the transom so all u would have to do is move it from side to side instead of holding it down

  • @johnattitude
    @johnattitude 10 месяцев назад

    Sacramento River, Thank you for posting, thinking about buying it to drive up after I floated and fished for part of it.

  • @scottjohnson8642
    @scottjohnson8642 Год назад +11

    Mount it to a cordless angle grinder and you'd get moving much faster. They have a much higher RPM.

    • @1980Baldeagle
      @1980Baldeagle 11 месяцев назад +1

      You wouldn't have the torque.

    • @user-bf9qj3im7j
      @user-bf9qj3im7j 11 месяцев назад +4

      Don't even think about it, at over 10,000 rpm that is 100% guaranteed to blow up in your face.

    • @1980Baldeagle
      @1980Baldeagle 11 месяцев назад

      @@user-bf9qj3im7j I didn't even think about that aspect. And more like 30,000rpm!!

    • @davehardan8323
      @davehardan8323 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@user-bf9qj3im7jwhy do you say that?

    • @urbanx3922
      @urbanx3922 7 месяцев назад

      @@user-bf9qj3im7jI agree 100%, sounds super dangerous

  • @krawdaddy33
    @krawdaddy33 11 месяцев назад +4

    I wonder how well it would work to run it in reverese and in FRONT of the kayak?!? Aim it where you want to go....

  • @alexstubbins6298
    @alexstubbins6298 Год назад

    Great vid. That drill motor is surprising be great on a paddle board

  • @wpchantre
    @wpchantre 7 месяцев назад

    I do agree it is a little expensive, but I also believe it would be a great emergency back up for any small boat if you were to ever break down, it would be great to get you back to the shore and to safety

  • @ih8people679
    @ih8people679 Год назад +1

    Has anyone tried a 10$ mud mixing/paint paddle? I bet u could even slide a 20$ trolling motor prop down the shaft also.

  • @joshuahale8621
    @joshuahale8621 11 месяцев назад +2

    I got a old weedeater shaft and a prop weld me up a mount for the yak

  • @TheReckoningBeginsToday
    @TheReckoningBeginsToday Год назад +12

    Been using a short drill mounted paint mixer for years.

    • @foolthepity
      @foolthepity 11 месяцев назад

      What length?

    • @vengeance2825
      @vengeance2825 Месяц назад +1

      @@foolthepity Well if he's mixing in a 5 gallon bucket that should give you an idea.

    • @jayesh5131
      @jayesh5131 21 день назад

      ​@@vengeance2825😂

  • @DECIFERTHIS09
    @DECIFERTHIS09 Год назад +1

    Mount to transom, then switch the trigger with an on off switch to make more hands free, also theres drill handle attachment grips.

  • @Chanselleur
    @Chanselleur 9 месяцев назад

    Think about this, a six pack of drills on top of those little fluid pumps, or transfer pumps that you put a drill on to to pump water in and out of things, set up a six pack of those with an inlet under the boat and the outlet directed behind it like little jets :-)

  • @louslack8176
    @louslack8176 Год назад

    Pretty easel . Bet, the bolts holding the air box to the front of the carbs should have blue locktight on them, if they don’t, they will vibrate loose and your engine will swallow them .

  • @gordfoley4760
    @gordfoley4760 11 месяцев назад +1

    Most people already have a cordless drill and a couple of batteries laying around. How would it work with a corded drill and a booster pack or portable battery pack? Also if you buy a trolling motor you also need to buy a battery for it how much is that?

  • @adwhite804
    @adwhite804 Год назад +1

    You gotta remember. Most dudes have a drill with several batteries...
    So, really your just buying the 70$ prop...
    PS, an electric motor on line for 10-20$..but then you need a battery.etc..
    But on a budget. This could work nicely for a float fisherman, a yaker or even a mini boat ( plastiform Jon boat only smaller usually) who doesn't want to deal with a trolling motor.
    But I agree, you can get a 59 lb thrust trolling motor these days for 120$... But then you are spending 3-400 on a battery, a charger and a inverter most likely..unless syou get the charger inverter in one..either way.
    A trolling motor will still cost more than 70$ when you have a drill and a bunch of batteries...
    Although I have a 12amp hr battery. Betting a couple hours in the water and it would still be ok.
    Great video thanks

  • @robertbullimore4243
    @robertbullimore4243 Год назад +5

    use a rowlock to hold it in place

  • @dondiego124
    @dondiego124 13 дней назад

    They're always doing deals so I have a bunch of extra drills and batteries. I'd only use the crappiest in case I drop it overboard. I'd probably be a good idea to have some kind of strap so it doesn't fall in.

  • @Macky4941
    @Macky4941 11 месяцев назад +1

    If you already have a good drill I think it's a cool thing to have especially if you kayak or canoe. But there are devices built with that purpose so shop around.

  • @adjustin2fishin330
    @adjustin2fishin330 Год назад +1

    Dude I am really into your videos now. I mean no offense at all when I say that. I've been subbed for a while but over time have grown on what I actually watch and I can say I just have been sleeping on your videos because I really really like your videos all around. Felt like that should be something I commented to let you know that if you have changed something, you at least pulled me in again. Lol.

    • @TightlineTV
      @TightlineTV  Год назад

      I appreciate the comment man! I try harder every day! Haha

  • @jordanalexander615
    @jordanalexander615 Год назад

    My older model DeWalt has Three speeds and it screams. Wonder how fast it could get it going with a 8ampxr battery.

  • @STho205
    @STho205 11 месяцев назад +1

    As a kayak thrust motor it makes sense as mounting a trolling motor on a narrow kayak is difficult.
    8 to 9mph, 7knots is hull speed on that kayak.
    You could see the use of this was much more natural as a kayak paddle substitute. Hold it like a paddle. Probably good on a canoe and inflatables too.
    For a full boat it is just dumb, except as a bow thrust motor to control a docking on a sail boat.

    • @STho205
      @STho205 11 месяцев назад

      I could probably build one with scrap parts, a rod, a greased PVC pipe, a pool noodle grip and a discarded prop....might try it.

  • @sfllife03
    @sfllife03 11 месяцев назад +1

    You need a oar bracket to mount it on and you want half to hold it

  • @darman1966
    @darman1966 Год назад

    That was Awesome! Thanks!

  • @jonathanmichael915
    @jonathanmichael915 Год назад +2

    Could this work if the wind picks up to go against current and wind?

  • @izzyloney4245
    @izzyloney4245 11 месяцев назад +1

    you have to buy a car battery for the trolling motor , also

  • @eliasgodwin8729
    @eliasgodwin8729 11 месяцев назад +1

    It’s not that the drill motor is much faster it’s the higher voltage going through the motor. I rigged my 20 volt craftsman batteries to an old trolling motor and the thing books way harder than the 12 volt Marine battery. Got the idea from a guy putting drill batteries in his kid’s power wheels.

  • @colbywilliams2767
    @colbywilliams2767 9 месяцев назад

    that reminds me of the china river motors i beleave it can work lets see you try solor

  • @JohnLeePedimore
    @JohnLeePedimore 10 месяцев назад +1

    Looks like a cool idea. Did you try running it in reverse?

  • @Trueeenavagator
    @Trueeenavagator 10 месяцев назад +1

    Did you ever try a drill mixer for paint or cement

  • @jjc032681
    @jjc032681 Год назад

    @TightlineTV I need to know what seat that guy is using in the kayak!? That looks just like my Pelican 100x sit-in kayak ...very curious to know how he got a decent seat in there?

  • @DryWallenn
    @DryWallenn Год назад +2

    Lol i have a 60v dewalt mixing drill that would work so mint for this

  • @oneproudbrowncoat
    @oneproudbrowncoat 12 дней назад

    Could try using a cordless impact driver, they run at higher RPM.

  • @dwaynefeuchtenberger9591
    @dwaynefeuchtenberger9591 Год назад +2

    Would be good to use a speedometer app on your phone to find out how fast you're going

  • @alexhester1424
    @alexhester1424 2 месяца назад

    The tism is strong with these boys.. my people! Lmfao

  • @csdmopar25
    @csdmopar25 Год назад +1

    Great item to keep on a boat for emergency purposes

  • @timberglund1504
    @timberglund1504 Год назад +2

    You guys got screwed. I paid $34.99 online for exactly the same product. I bought a Harbor Freight 2amp Cordless drill for $29.99with two batteries. Totally worth having in my kayak but only use it for emergencies like getting in from thunderstorms.

    • @Pa-me1yq
      @Pa-me1yq Год назад +2

      What’s that one called

  • @RandyZimmerman-pp5wj
    @RandyZimmerman-pp5wj 11 месяцев назад

    I have 5 drills so no problem make transom mount and battery will last longer

  • @yep.fishing
    @yep.fishing Год назад +1

    Damn, you shoulda pulled the minn kota out to reduce the resistance

  • @NBF27
    @NBF27 Год назад +10

    This’ll be good to have in your boat as an emergency form of propulsion. If you get 2 of them and mount one on the port and the other on starboard side or your outboard, if your outboard fails you got these to put on.

    • @jaimefernandes73
      @jaimefernandes73 10 месяцев назад

      ​@ReichwingConspirator
      20-25 mins on lower capacity batteries, for each. That's 40-50 mins. Higher capacity would do even better and get you out of most pickles.

    • @johnnyofast5924
      @johnnyofast5924 10 месяцев назад

      I like pickles. @@jaimefernandes73

  • @waynek7953
    @waynek7953 Год назад

    Come up to bc for a crash course in fly fishing!!!!

  • @mikehuddleston8875
    @mikehuddleston8875 2 месяца назад

    Iv been looking for something like drill powered motor but I can't find it on Amazon

  • @nodescriptionavailable3842
    @nodescriptionavailable3842 11 месяцев назад

    Finally have a use for my high torque makita with 5ah batteries, i never use it except for tightening lugnuts and posts off like cotton candy, oops, perfect for this thing.

  • @Army_Outdoors_88N
    @Army_Outdoors_88N Год назад +2

    That was crazy, now figure out a way to spot lock it😆😆😆

  • @dumbwhiteproductions
    @dumbwhiteproductions 6 месяцев назад

    I just ordered this same little motor.
    One thing to consider is alot of people probably most people already have a drill they can use. So that needs to be taken into consideration.
    Now my intended purpose is for my inflatable kayak. I do 36km float along my local river but 3/4 of the way is a 6km flat water paddle. So all I need it to do is get me through that one stretch. Even half way will be plenty. Also I have multiple batteries.
    But I dont see any sorta full time use. Just make my floats easier

  • @michaelgunderson7415
    @michaelgunderson7415 4 месяца назад

    Most people already have a cordless drill so the price is not that bad and to have something that you can have in any small boat

  • @MrEQ2009
    @MrEQ2009 11 месяцев назад +1

    You may need a 3-4” conduit U bracket to tame that monster and a paddle to steer.

    • @MrLangDog
      @MrLangDog 11 месяцев назад

      Exactly. Using that for propulsion requires a mount.

  • @Scoondog
    @Scoondog 11 месяцев назад

    How much is a deep cell 12 volt battery bc that definitely bumps the cost up like the drill

  • @Sorensenoutdoors
    @Sorensenoutdoors Год назад

    Was pretty cool. I was impressed.

  • @dsm811
    @dsm811 11 месяцев назад

    put a coupler on it and use a 4-stroke engine ie... lawn mower or weed whip

  • @MN_ICE_FISHING
    @MN_ICE_FISHING Год назад +1

    For a small jon duck boat, waukee 12ah… I’m in

  • @vibsosu
    @vibsosu 10 месяцев назад

    I've only had it out once so far but it handled well stability was okay but I need more time

  • @coreywold669
    @coreywold669 Год назад +1

    If you drop it then boom you lose a $165 drill and a $75 attachment… not worth the risk… would have to be attached somehow to minimize the chance of dropping and losing it… can’t imagine my anxiety if I drop a drill into a lake 🙃

  • @mofiddly
    @mofiddly 10 месяцев назад +1

    dude, of course it was worth it. Most guys that are worth their salt, already have a good cordless drill, and several batteries.

  • @anestischatzibeis
    @anestischatzibeis 10 месяцев назад +1

    even if it costs twice the price it makes biiig sense to have it cause here in my country, a motor on kayak is illegal even the electric one

  • @chadkeener2827
    @chadkeener2827 11 месяцев назад

    Alright you guys need to find a way to water proof a cordless drill I’m gonna need this for my foil when there is no wind 😂

  • @RoughRaiders13
    @RoughRaiders13 Месяц назад

    I just searched on Amazon and there are literally $20 versions of this. I knew there had to be cheaper ones or that I could make one worst case scenario. For $20 this would totally be worth it.

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 Год назад +3

    I would give it a yes when you consider that most people have at least one or two drills.

  • @willm5814
    @willm5814 11 месяцев назад

    Yes but try using your trolling motor to mount pictures in your apartment 😂

  • @boru1326
    @boru1326 Год назад

    so thats an awesome emergency motor for a twenty footer? maybe? Ima put one aboard!

  • @jamesr5543
    @jamesr5543 11 месяцев назад

    What about the ryobi big battery weed wackier with an attachment?

  • @miamisunray
    @miamisunray Год назад +1

    Maybe a dumb question, but I am making my own stern drive for my kayak (using a drill) and I see that there are right and left-hand props...When the drill is in normal right rotating-'mode' do I need a right-handed (turning) prop....or what?

    • @nhibbard89
      @nhibbard89 Год назад +1

      Just buy a prop and if it's turning the wrong way change the direction on the drill

  • @joeywlliamson3379
    @joeywlliamson3379 11 месяцев назад +1

    Have you tried mounting it to a weed eater motor? It probably wouldn't be too hard.

  • @rudyfisher7660
    @rudyfisher7660 9 месяцев назад

    Put your wooden block on the back of it to the back. Or you know, clamp it to the back and then drew your hole with that chaff. It's and then put your phone on the one hand and the phone will be topping. And then stick it out there and run it that way. And you'll find out you'll be able to handle it.

  • @johnnyofast5924
    @johnnyofast5924 10 месяцев назад

    short shaft and a dedicated purpose built motor and you have something there.

  • @residentmusician
    @residentmusician 10 месяцев назад

    Instant bow thruster for docking!

  • @nicktube3904
    @nicktube3904 Год назад

    What distance you need to travel to crossover the lake?

  • @alanhelton
    @alanhelton 10 месяцев назад

    What about instead of pushing you put the drill in reverse and you pull from the front

  • @rosecostanzo341
    @rosecostanzo341 Год назад

    Well I hope u have radio or cell phone if u get stuck on a lake but your new invention is probly good if the motor cuts out u can use this as an emergency back up
    And get back to land

  • @kurtschreihart7424
    @kurtschreihart7424 11 месяцев назад +1

    On a small lake you can use it to get out to your fishing spot. You still have to register your boat for having a motor in most states. Some guys used one of these for a floating picnic table and they got busted for not having a registration on their boat.

  • @kvhvtke1935
    @kvhvtke1935 Месяц назад

    In my experience most people have a cordless drill so if you are already own a cordless drill and a bunch of batteries I can see where this could work out

  • @jhill2042
    @jhill2042 9 месяцев назад

    If the drill gets hot dip it in the water to cool it down.

  • @MrDmmeeks
    @MrDmmeeks Год назад +1

    Electric mud motor? I suspect a 2x4 and a conduit clamp would be a fairly easy mount.

  • @wallacegrommet9343
    @wallacegrommet9343 Год назад

    They need a 90 degree version that clamps to the transom

    • @WobblieSkellie
      @WobblieSkellie Год назад +1

      I think the point is to not mount it. The idea being that it not being mounted you could try to argue that it isn't a powered vessel and you don't need to register it if you get caught. Buying a tolling motor and batteries for your cheap john boat or inflatable and then having to register it to be legal is a barrier for some people who just want to get bit out on the water.

  • @Jbmc65
    @Jbmc65 9 месяцев назад

    This would work especially if you built the bottom part with a bearing and bracket.

  • @ryanbolla3837
    @ryanbolla3837 Год назад

    What torque rating do you need for the drill paddle?

  • @spuds6423
    @spuds6423 Год назад

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  • @jdsolberg7613
    @jdsolberg7613 9 месяцев назад

    Where are you finding DeWalt or Milwaukee, 5 amp hour powered drills for $100.00? I want 20!!!

  • @glenalexander2846
    @glenalexander2846 11 месяцев назад

    Where do you buy your trolling motor? Mine cost 600 bucks.

  • @highrider9168
    @highrider9168 11 месяцев назад

    Put a u-bolt into the frame and it'll hold the drill.

  • @mattthrasher9133
    @mattthrasher9133 Месяц назад

    Goodnight drill very soon. DeWalt or Milwaukee would go a bit. Ryobi burns up in 20min.

  • @mauriceupp9381
    @mauriceupp9381 9 месяцев назад

    I bet you one of your group is smart enough to hook the regular trolling motor battery up to that drill

  • @WSOJ3
    @WSOJ3 10 месяцев назад +4

    In theory they’ll work just like trolling motors, but the issue is they will overheat more easily and the tiny battery doesn’t last beyond a few minutes.

  • @amyjojinkerson
    @amyjojinkerson Год назад

    use an orr lock type mount

  • @R6-D2
    @R6-D2 10 месяцев назад

    Why not use GPS on your phone to find out how fast you're going?