WIRING your KAYAK for a TROLLING MOTOR (How to)
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- In this video we do the electrical wiring for the trolling motor on the kayak. See below for all tools and materials.
Tools:
Wire cutter/crimper: a.co/d/bPzgq90
Rivet gun: a.co/d/hqu5BIx
Materials:
PWM controller: a.co/d/acMIhrg
Smart battery box: a.co/d/2VoBeKa
Battery: a.co/d/hQTjbMD
Trolling motor: a.co/d/djVL1X6
Quick connect terminals: a.co/d/bhywITZ
PWM box: a.co/d/fwIgMPL
10 AWG butt splices: a.co/d/cslrZ9y
Heat shrink tubing: a.co/d/fhdXKXx
3/4 inch PVC elbows
Aluminum flat: www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-...
Mighty mount rail: a.co/d/gSWMTAe 
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Excellent video!
Dude..well done. You gave me a bunch of ideas
Glad I could help!
Nice clean install
Thanks 👍 I appreciate it 🙏glad you enjoyed
Really on the fence about a trolling motor. On one hand, sure is great to have. On the other hand, it is a lot of extra stuff to take. I went from boat to kayak and it was liberating to strip down my tackle. Taking less and fishing with less. What a conundrum. Maybe the hot summer will change my mind. So far this year, we have not had hot weather yet
I’m gonna put out a video on how I transport everything and keep things simple and quick. Stay tuned
Great video. Thanks for the great instruction. After using it, is there anything you would change?
Dude I love it man……basically I’ve copied all your designs so far (personally the best I’ve seen as far as simple but effective…imo…genius)I hope you don’t mind😁 keep them coming
Thanks 🙏 I appreciate it! Copy away! That’s what it is there for! Glad it has been helpful for you 👍
Lookin foward to range of use what trolling motor are you using. Thank you
Very good video. Its been years now. Hows it holding up?
Very nice work, really well done, big thumbs up. I finally have time to fit my feelfree kayak with a motor. May I ask what pwm controller you used? I'm not sure if there is a difference between 10A, 20A, 60A or 100A. Can you advise which one to choose? Thank you very much for your answer.
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This is the one I used. Thank you I really appreciate it 🙏
That's alot of weight for on a only 300 lb capacity, neither the less , good job
Thanks 🙏 The trolling battery only weighs 7pounds and everything is pretty light weight. The heaviest thing is the trolling motor. It has taken a lot of effort to keep it light weight and work within that limit.
@@bassmanbobbin Same here, I'm about 220 lbs I have a longer crate , 3 4600 tackle cases , 1 double 4600 case, 1 small tackle case for hooks , 5 rods , Garmin Striker plus 4 , Yakattack Nocqua battery 10h so I'm pushing it with the same kayak as you
How did you secure your battery box to your kayak? Thanks
Hey man. Statement first, not a fan of the big box. Could you mount that box somewhere else hidden and just put a smaller box up by the seat for the switches?Just feel like that would be a cleaner look.
Yeah you could mount them directly in the yak if you want but I just didn’t want to cut into the yak more than needed.
Hi, i love your video. New friend here. I dont know if im a little but too late here. Just a question, is it really necessary to remove the head of the trolling motor when using a pwm?
What are the posible effects if i will just connect the + & - without removing the head of the trolling motor direct to the pwm? Thanks in advanve. Hope u find time for my questions.
I use a PWM with the head still connected. I just put the head at full speed (5) so that the PWM can control from zero to full. Works fine.
How hot does that box get, any cooling louvers necessary? I realize it would compromise waterproofing but does it need to cool?
The built in fan helps keep it cool. I have ran it all day many times with no issues or signs of overheating
How is the fan going to cool in a sealed box?
Also just an fyi….the link for the heat shrink leads to the riveter
Fixed 👍
you have video on how to setup the pulley of the motor?
No but I could possibly make a short about it
I can’t find a PWM for a brushless trolling motor
Im wondering how this PWM is working now. I’ve heard they have issues burning out which is the only reason I’m considering building an ESC instead. I really like the price of the PWM though!
Never had any issues with it burning out. I’ve ran it all day many times with no issues
You're gonna want to plug the screw holes in that box so that water doesn't sit on top of them and rust away. You could buy plugs, but a dob of Vaseline on the screw and then blutac stuffed into the hole would suffice. You could even take a sharpie to it to make it black 😂
How many speeds does this control? I want to do this with my Newport 55lb that has 5 forward and 3 reverse speeds and wondered if this pnw would work
The pwm has a reverse and and forward switch. It also has a dial so you can choose what power you want 0-100%
So what keeps water from going around the switches on the top of the box?
Locktite
Hello, I have a question, if you can help me, I have the same one to register, what papers do you ask for the kayak, thank you
Depends on your state. In Texas they wanted serial number and proof of purchase or point of sale if you bought it from someone else.
So from what I understand, this would let you go Forward and back only with the setup you have. What about turning left/right? Did I miss that part in your videos or are you relying on paddles for turns?
Check out my other video for the steering system! That would answer your questions
What ever happened to 1 battery and 1 small powered motor. Worked great for yrs in my jon boat
I notice that you didn't vent the box(?) Any issues with over heating?
Nope haven’t had any and I have ran it all day many times in the heat
Any feedback on your battery?
Has it held up during you owning it?
Battery is awesome! It easily lasts all day. I am making an update video soon
fan in a waterproof /sealed box is worthless
I agree. A fan inside a sealed box of that size will have little to no effect
It will circulate the air inside the box. The hot air away from the hot components will give off its heat into other components and into the external box (which subsequently dissipates), while cooler air gets moved into the hot components to cool them down.
Linustechtips did a test of a computer stuffed with clothing and blankets, as close as you could get without halting the fans and it still worked well enough to not overheat.
I will say though, that a pwm with a fan obviously generates enough heat to warrant a fan, so a little thermometer installed into the lid of the box would be handy to know what's going on (ambient operating temperatures are probably in the manual. One that would go on a BBQ hood would suffice, though you could get one designed to show both internal and external temps using a probe, and then just hang the probe in the box. Probably about the same price, and you get to complain about how hot or cold it is while out on the water LOL
This video is the most helpful on RUclips I've found for the setup that I want to do, which is exactly how yours is run. Great job. Liked & Subbed! I'll check out other vids. Did you know you can add a joystick to your PWM box for left and right controls? Saw another RUclipsr do it. ARKAYAKFISHING. Dude built his own Minnkota Powerdrive that easily detaches from his Yak 🤯
Awesome thanks! I appreciate it! I’m going to check that out! That sounds awesome 😎
It is all the other ones make it seem like I need to be an electrician to do thsi
how hard is it to pull the motor out of the water without the head on it?
Not hard at all as long as you use the pulley. Whether it’s how I did it or other ways on RUclips, the pulley is key.
I use the same pwm controller you're using I left the head on my Minn kota and just use the wires for the battery hookup to the pwm am I trolling motor won't run am I doing something wrong
Make sure the correct wires are used, the terminals match with the correct wires from the battery and trolling motor. Here is a good reference video:
ruclips.net/video/NdA61Oh1OiM/видео.htmlsi=GaAZEmWXsPBdeLLU
@@bassmanbobbin thanks working now
What size is the pwm box?
7.87 x 4.72 x 2.95 inch
what battery charger use
ULTRAPOWER 4-Amp 14.6 Volt... www.amazon.com/dp/B08MPX414R?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Whats the total price of everything for this setup excluding battery and trolling motor?
Wiring only?
@@bassmanbobbin yes everything to make it plug and play besides the mentioned items
did I miss the wiring part .you talk about parts but not where the wires go
Stay tuned on upcoming review and clarification video