Nice kayak ! Have the same one . I Fish for big catfish . I redone the track system to a upgraded yakattack hd that has to the backer plates for the big catfish take downs , catfish can pull pretty hard. Good video. Good luck on water in the alsome kayak.
always use stainless steel hardware. before its to late replace the bolts holding your trolling motor mount down. ascend did not read the instructions on the quick mount install, they installed the 6 bolt retainers to bolt down the mount that goes on the trolling motor. (backwards) i like the procedure you used but i would for sure change the bolts. I just got the same kayak and will be mounting my quick connect tomorrow.
Do you have a video on how to install a transducer and fish finder using the mount on the bottom? I have the same kayak and can't find anything on installation for these. Appreciate the video and stay safe.
I’m assuming that the remote also steers it? Pretty cool I’m heading to Florida I’m moving down there first thing I’m going to get us a kayak to do some Fishing is nothing but water and fish down there
The kayak came with two ropes. One is supposed to connect to the foot petal and screw don the side of the kayak back towards the the seat. The other rope ties around the shaft so you can guide it down and pull it up. I have not installed them yet but will be making a video. Right now I just walk up to the front and press the pedal and guide it down.
ACliff Fishing awesome! I’m going to be using the same motor on my 133x and just needed a way to figure out a system for the deploy/stow since minn kota’s don’t really work for it.
Hey where did you scoop this yak from? Looking to get one myself and I’ve been on the search maybe you could help a fellow angler out narrow down the source. Also looking forward to the mods and fishing videos you’re about to post with this machine.
I got a 128x at cabelas last month. It’s not quite as nice as the 133x but it’s what I could get and it’s definitely better than my Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100. That’s not a bad little kayak but I’m too big for it to safely fish from. The Tamarack has potential for my wife. She only weighs 135 lbs. I’m 210. The Tamarack has a capacity of 275. My 128x from Ascend has a 450 lbs capacity. Now I can fish!
Awesome!! Link for quick release bracket-www.amazon.com/Motorguide-8M0120717/dp/B07L3L8L3X/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=59843050681&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwutaCBhDfARIsAJHWnHt0tZ5-XFL4l3NubnmeyqkYwuDDi3ZCgijxDUmfkKeGYldKxJ1IfOoaAp9rEALw_wcB&hvadid=274705943225&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9008198&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=17343747181385669766&hvtargid=kwd-356403924167&hydadcr=21152_9697916&keywords=motorguide+quick+release+bracket&qid=1616259754&sr=8-3
This kayak is designed for a bow mounted trolling motor. You can put on on the back but the tolling motor power plug is in the front so it makes it super easy to install and no wiring.
@@fullporaport there is a yak power plug in the back of the so you can run a motor of that but then you will need to plug your battery into the yak power system in the compartment. The reason I run the bow mount is bc the battery port, where I have the battery, runs to the front port and I don’t have to use the yak power system. This saves the back port for either a power pole or light etc.
@@aclifffishing I got the 128x because that’s the biggest kayak I could find. It’s a step down from the 133x. It’s only got the Yak Power system but they didn’t wire it for a trolling motor at all. They mark out where to drill up by the bow but they neglected to build any kind of bow trolling motor mount. The stern has the same mount as the 133x but you have to wire it up yourself. I noticed that they have places to drill, run tubing and then run lines through the tubes to the foot pedals. It’s set up for a rudder or a trolling motor back there but you have to do all the work.
@@norcalbass. I’m sure that motor is fine but I’m not hurting for space on this kayak and the 45lb thrust is enough for me so I didn’t see a reason to spend the extra money.
I Guess your previous Trolley motor was a Minn Kota...!!! Nice video. Simple and clear.
Nice kayak ! Have the same one . I Fish for big catfish . I redone the track system to a upgraded yakattack hd that has to the backer plates for the big catfish take downs , catfish can pull pretty hard. Good video. Good luck on water in the alsome kayak.
Thanks! Good luck to you too.
always use stainless steel hardware. before its to late replace the bolts holding your trolling motor mount down. ascend did not read the instructions on the quick mount install, they installed the 6 bolt retainers to bolt down the mount that goes on the trolling motor. (backwards) i like the procedure you used but i would for sure change the bolts. I just got the same kayak and will be mounting my quick connect tomorrow.
Thanks for the info. Good luck with the kayak.
Nice installation. Nicely explained as well. Thanks!
Thanks!
How do you drop or pick up motor while on the water?
What size drill bit did you use to drill those holes into the plate?
What wheel cart are you using
More videos of this yak and all mods I plan on getting the same one
Do you have a video on how to install a transducer and fish finder using the mount on the bottom? I have the same kayak and can't find anything on installation for these. Appreciate the video and stay safe.
I don’t have a video on that yet. One will be coming in the future.
Cool! Very helpful tips, keep it up!
Thanks for the support. Will do.
I’m assuming that the remote also steers it? Pretty cool I’m heading to Florida I’m moving down there first thing I’m going to get us a kayak to do some Fishing is nothing but water and fish down there
Yes the remote steers it.
How do you deploy the motor when out on the water?
The kayak came with two ropes. One is supposed to connect to the foot petal and screw don the side of the kayak back towards the the seat. The other rope ties around the shaft so you can guide it down and pull it up. I have not installed them yet but will be making a video. Right now I just walk up to the front and press the pedal and guide it down.
ACliff Fishing awesome! I’m going to be using the same motor on my 133x and just needed a way to figure out a system for the deploy/stow since minn kota’s don’t really work for it.
have you had problems with them plugs filling with water in the rain especially the rear one and I'm worry that might mess up my xi3
I have not had any issues with the plugs. I have left this kayak in the rain and the plugs did get wet.
Do you have a kayak cart?
I'm in the process of making one. I'll be making a video on that very soon.
@@aclifffishing Sweet, I'll keep an eye out for that!
Have you mounted a transducer to the mount below the hull? If so, do you have a video on how you did it? Thanks.
I have not. I well make a video when I do.
Dope video
Thanks!
Hey where did you scoop this yak from? Looking to get one myself and I’ve been on the search maybe you could help a fellow angler out narrow down the source. Also looking forward to the mods and fishing videos you’re about to post with this machine.
They are sold at Bass Pro and Cabelas.
I got a 128x at cabelas last month. It’s not quite as nice as the 133x but it’s what I could get and it’s definitely better than my Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100. That’s not a bad little kayak but I’m too big for it to safely fish from. The Tamarack has potential for my wife. She only weighs 135 lbs. I’m 210. The Tamarack has a capacity of 275. My 128x from Ascend has a 450 lbs capacity. Now I can fish!
Bought the same yak and trolling motor. What's the brand of the quick release bracket? Link?? Thanks in advance!
Awesome!!
Link for quick release bracket-www.amazon.com/Motorguide-8M0120717/dp/B07L3L8L3X/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=59843050681&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwutaCBhDfARIsAJHWnHt0tZ5-XFL4l3NubnmeyqkYwuDDi3ZCgijxDUmfkKeGYldKxJ1IfOoaAp9rEALw_wcB&hvadid=274705943225&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9008198&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=b&hvrand=17343747181385669766&hvtargid=kwd-356403924167&hydadcr=21152_9697916&keywords=motorguide+quick+release+bracket&qid=1616259754&sr=8-3
Why did you mounted it at the front instead of the back ?
This kayak is designed for a bow mounted trolling motor. You can put on on the back but the tolling motor power plug is in the front so it makes it super easy to install and no wiring.
@@aclifffishing Ohh I tough they had a rear kick power plug too.
@@fullporaport there is a yak power plug in the back of the so you can run a motor of that but then you will need to plug your battery into the yak power system in the compartment. The reason I run the bow mount is bc the battery port, where I have the battery, runs to the front port and I don’t have to use the yak power system. This saves the back port for either a power pole or light etc.
@@aclifffishing I got the 128x because that’s the biggest kayak I could find. It’s a step down from the 133x. It’s only got the Yak Power system but they didn’t wire it for a trolling motor at all. They mark out where to drill up by the bow but they neglected to build any kind of bow trolling motor mount. The stern has the same mount as the 133x but you have to wire it up yourself. I noticed that they have places to drill, run tubing and then run lines through the tubes to the foot pedals. It’s set up for a rudder or a trolling motor back there but you have to do all the work.
How do you clear grass from the prop?
It’s a pain but you have to pull the motor all the way up and walk to the front of the yak at pull the grass out.
Thanks....that’s what I was afraid of...great videos, thank you for sharing
where did you get the controller for the motor and it it one speed or muti levels?
Came with the motor. Multiple speeds
What’s the length of that shaft? I’m looking into the 48”
This is the 48” 45lb thrust motor.
What are your thoughts on that vs the new 36”?
@@norcalbass. I’m sure that motor is fine but I’m not hurting for space on this kayak and the 45lb thrust is enough for me so I didn’t see a reason to spend the extra money.
Fair enough! Thanks for the feedback! Great content keep up the good work👍🏼
@@norcalbass. thanks I appreciate it
What is the shaft length on that ix3?
I have the 48 inch
Nice
Minn kota?😂