Just something I wanted to add to this video: It seems many people do not have that middle cut out in the front handle. Not sure when they changed it. If you don’t have it it’s no big deal, just take a screwdriver and unscrew the handle, add the sliders, and reinstall the handle. Maybe 15 seconds of extra work. Also, this handle is not technically advertised as a “winching” handle. It’s probably much safer now to winch with it, but still not technically its main purpose. There is warranty concern with winching, if it breaks from doing that, it’s not covered under your warranty. So do that at your own risk.
Conner, Would have like to have seen your Motor Guide XI3 reistalled with the new plate on there just to see how much of the handle is useable. Nice video. Great work.
@kenestra123 noted. I’ll make sure to show that soon. However, I recommend taking the motor out when using the handle. It’s a very awkward and heavy angle with or without this handle upgrade with the motor in.
I was really Wondering about the strength of the front handle, especially if a winch is used to pull the 'Yak back onto a trailer...! I've been pondering using a "U-Bolt" for a bow eye (Stainless Steel, of course) with a decent sized backing plate on the inside of the bow a few inches down from the top deck (picture a "Boat" with a bow-eye for the winch hook). The plastic should be thick enough, as long as there is a substantial backing plate on the inside of the hull. (More on that, later...If I go that route - that is! I've made boats before from plywood, and ALWAYS "beefed" them up in the bow area!). Lol
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Just something I wanted to add to this video:
It seems many people do not have that middle cut out in the front handle. Not sure when they changed it. If you don’t have it it’s no big deal, just take a screwdriver and unscrew the handle, add the sliders, and reinstall the handle. Maybe 15 seconds of extra work.
Also, this handle is not technically advertised as a “winching” handle. It’s probably much safer now to winch with it, but still not technically its main purpose. There is warranty concern with winching, if it breaks from doing that, it’s not covered under your warranty. So do that at your own risk.
Great vid!
Conner, Would have like to have seen your Motor Guide XI3 reistalled with the new plate on there just to see how much of the handle is useable. Nice video. Great work.
@kenestra123 noted. I’ll make sure to show that soon. However, I recommend taking the motor out when using the handle. It’s a very awkward and heavy angle with or without this handle upgrade with the motor in.
I was really Wondering about the strength of the front handle, especially if a winch is used to pull the 'Yak back onto a trailer...!
I've been pondering using a "U-Bolt" for a bow eye (Stainless Steel, of course) with a decent sized backing plate on the inside of the bow a few inches down from the top deck (picture a "Boat" with a bow-eye for the winch hook). The plastic should be thick enough, as long as there is a substantial backing plate on the inside of the hull.
(More on that, later...If I go that route - that is! I've made boats before from plywood, and ALWAYS "beefed" them up in the bow area!). Lol