I have overlooked your comment somehow I answer all my comments and I’m sorry it has taken this long to reply. Thank you for watching the video and I hope you get your install.
You have the best videos explaining how to do this. I plan on hooking mine up to my kayak this year. Thanks for the great videos, I will be following these for sure!!
Thank you for the great compliment, that is why I create videos like this. Just to help someone have a better understanding. I’m glad I was able to help you.
Its a pretty easy job . I expected it do be a bigger project when I did it . It was more work when I put shrink wrap down the wiresin the shaft to protect them from the 2 bolt holes I drilled in shaft for the mount in pod of my kayak . After that , I sprayed foam down the shaft to help waterproof it . I mounted switches on outside of my pod so I would have emergency controls if the pwm went out . Doing good so far . On the 3rd year and pwm has not failed . The reason I put it in pod was because I dont always use motor , but always use rudder . So worked better for me to have in pod so I can pull it out when not needed . After using it for a year and pwm not failing , I ran wiring thru the hull .
@@334tacticaloutdoors , here is mine . The wires are thru the hull now and added a downrigger . ruclips.net/video/qsHHnkaMSC8/видео.html&feature=share8
Well done video sir. Might set your phone in landscape orientation next time, but otherwise great. I was wondering how to do this as I plan on using a trolling motor (prob MK Endura 30!) on a little 14 ft sailboat with a LifePO4 lithium battery for aux power. It may need to be cut down. Might end up doing it on my MK TM on my fishing Jon as well, it's a little long. Subscribed! Thank you.
@@334tacticaloutdoors Got it. Just watched your video on how to reinstall the control head on the TM. Another well done. Keep 'em center mass and fish on!👍👍
@@334tacticaloutdoors thanks for the reply. I really appreciate it. What I want to do is have the trolling motor wires with a quick connect at the end of it. I want to have a plug in the back of my kayak where I can plug in the trolling motor wires. Do you have a video on how to do that? Thanks for the great video. I hope that made sense. Oh, and from the plug, I want to run the wires to my PWM.
This is the plug I use for my quick connect of my trolling motor this is the male end . And I use the SAE connectors on my PWM. www.amazon.com/attwood-Heavy-Duty-Trolling-Connectors-2-Wire/dp/B01J60IU7E?pd_rd_w=KXStB&content-id=amzn1.sym.b9b1bcce-89ca-4e95-8ab9-11472ef3b705&pf_rd_p=b9b1bcce-89ca-4e95-8ab9-11472ef3b705&pf_rd_r=YD43ME1GFACKKCBMYH90&pd_rd_wg=a6wlj&pd_rd_r=2c3504c9-a876-44c8-b051-f1c8b9dab426&pd_rd_i=B01J60IU7E&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_10_i
This is the female end. www.amazon.com/attwood-14366-6-Heavy-Duty-Connectors-Receptacle/dp/B01J60IUCE?pd_rd_w=KXStB&content-id=amzn1.sym.b9b1bcce-89ca-4e95-8ab9-11472ef3b705&pf_rd_p=b9b1bcce-89ca-4e95-8ab9-11472ef3b705&pf_rd_r=YD43ME1GFACKKCBMYH90&pd_rd_wg=a6wlj&pd_rd_r=2c3504c9-a876-44c8-b051-f1c8b9dab426&pd_rd_i=B01J60IUCE&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_2_i
Your videos are awesome! Another question that I came across. I want to extend the trolling motor wires after I cut the shaft. I looked at the black and red wires coming out of the shaft, and it looks like they are 14 AWG wires. What AWG should I use if I wanted to connect/splice the wire to make them longer? Should I stick to 14 AWG, or can I use 12 AWG, which I have sitting around from some jumper cables? Do you think that will work? Any concerns with using the 12 AWG cable with the 14 AWG cables coming out of the shaft? Thanks!!!
First off thank you, the red and black wire is actually 10 AWG and if you’re only extending it about 4’ or less just use 10AWG if you’re going over 4’ use 8AWG.
@@334tacticaloutdoors Oh, Perfect. I can use the cable I pulled out when I took the head off the motor. That should work just perfectly, I think. You agree? Love how you respond so quickly. Thanks for all you do for us.
Yes you can use the battery cables that was on it to extend the wires. And you’re welcome that’s what my RUclips channel is for to help and answer questions.
Thanks for sharing! Would that go the same for a minn kota trolling motor with a foot pedal? Looking to add my minn kota 55lb thrust maxxum any feedback would be helpful. Thanks
@@334tacticaloutdoors Thanks for getting back to me, it’s a bow mount type minn kota trolling motor I had on my bass boat. I ran across your video where you removed the head and that made me think I’d like to do that to my minn kota foot pedal trolling motor. Just unsure and thought I’d reach out and see what your thoughts are. Thanks
@@334tacticaloutdoors Thanks again for getting back to me, I’ll have to look up the schematics on the wiring to see what is what as I’d like to remove the foot pedal and do something in the way you did your setup less mess on the floor area. Thanks again
It was 1” CPVC pipe it fits Better. The best way to get the right fit is to take a small peice that you cut off the trolling motor shaft to lowe’s or the Home Depo and make 100% you get the correct fit.
When you remove the head of a trolling motor it allows you to run a PWM which gives u more control of the motor speed and saves battery power. It also allows to move the steering of the trolling motor to foot control.
I think my non-mechanically inclined self can actually install a trolling motor on my kayak, thanks to your very informative videos. 👍🏻👍🏻
I have overlooked your comment somehow I answer all my comments and I’m sorry it has taken this long to reply. Thank you for watching the video and I hope you get your install.
@@334tacticaloutdoors thank you 😊
@@fly_yaker you’re welcome.
You have the best videos explaining how to do this. I plan on hooking mine up to my kayak this year. Thanks for the great videos, I will be following these for sure!!
Thank you for the great compliment, that is why I create videos like this. Just to help someone have a better understanding. I’m glad I was able to help you.
Thanks for the video, exactly the info that I was looking for!
Didn’t know what wires to connect to the pwm controller, but now I do💪
I’m glad this video helped you and I really appreciate you watching. If you ever have any questions let me know.
Thanks! Your video was very helpful for me and you made it look very simple!
Thank you. I’m glad it helped you out, that’s why I create videos.
Great video straight and to the point thank you
Thank you!! I appreciate you watching.
Great job explaining the entire process.
I appreciate you watching.
Its a pretty easy job . I expected it do be a bigger project when I did it .
It was more work when I put shrink wrap down the wiresin the shaft to protect them from the 2 bolt holes I drilled in shaft for the mount in pod of my kayak . After that , I sprayed foam down the shaft to help waterproof it . I mounted switches on outside of my pod so I would have emergency controls if the pwm went out . Doing good so far . On the 3rd year and pwm has not failed .
The reason I put it in pod was because I dont always use motor , but always use rudder . So worked better for me to have in pod so I can pull it out when not needed .
After using it for a year and pwm not failing , I ran wiring thru the hull .
Yes it’s simple to do. That’s awesome to hear yours is doing very well.
@@334tacticaloutdoors , you have any videos out testing your setup with pwm ?
@@LovingIdaho I do watch this video it’s almost at the end when I show the PWM.
ruclips.net/video/JcMLp3NHjjk/видео.html
@@334tacticaloutdoors , here is mine . The wires are thru the hull now and added a downrigger . ruclips.net/video/qsHHnkaMSC8/видео.html&feature=share8
Actually , I just watched my own vid . I have actually changed a lot since that video .
First off I want to say I love your informative videos!!Can I ask what’s the purpose of cutting down. 30” shaft for a kayak…..or if it is necessary?
Thank you, It is definitely not necessary, it’s only preference just so it’s not sticking up so high.
Very informative, great job 👍
Thank you.
Thanks for the video, all clear !
Thanks for watching
Well done video sir. Might set your phone in landscape orientation next time, but otherwise great. I was wondering how to do this as I plan on using a trolling motor (prob MK Endura 30!) on a little 14 ft sailboat with a LifePO4 lithium battery for aux power. It may need to be cut down. Might end up doing it on my MK TM on my fishing Jon as well, it's a little long. Subscribed! Thank you.
It was my editing software I used when I first started making these videos. I’ve since changed my software. Thank you for watching and subscribing.
@@334tacticaloutdoors Got it. Just watched your video on how to reinstall the control head on the TM. Another well done. Keep 'em center mass and fish on!👍👍
@bomanone0905 thank you.
Just watched your video and I really like the setup. Do the lag bolts screwed into the kayak leak any water into the hull ?
No they don’t leak and the hood better than you would expect. I did go back and add a cover plate just for looks.
Great job. Thanks
I appreciate it, thanks for watching.
Great video man. I’ve been thinking on how to do that for my Colorado XT pontoon.
It’s really simple if you need any help just ask. Thank u for watching.
@@334tacticaloutdoors Awesome thank you man
You’re welcome.
Great video. Once you have the wires fed through the PVC, how do you extend them to connect to the PWM?
I use SAE connectors. Here’s a video to show that. ruclips.net/video/NdA61Oh1OiM/видео.html
@@334tacticaloutdoors thanks for the reply. I really appreciate it. What I want to do is have the trolling motor wires with a quick connect at the end of it. I want to have a plug in the back of my kayak where I can plug in the trolling motor wires. Do you have a video on how to do that? Thanks for the great video. I hope that made sense. Oh, and from the plug, I want to run the wires to my PWM.
This is the plug I use for my quick connect of my trolling motor this is the male end . And I use the SAE connectors on my PWM.
www.amazon.com/attwood-Heavy-Duty-Trolling-Connectors-2-Wire/dp/B01J60IU7E?pd_rd_w=KXStB&content-id=amzn1.sym.b9b1bcce-89ca-4e95-8ab9-11472ef3b705&pf_rd_p=b9b1bcce-89ca-4e95-8ab9-11472ef3b705&pf_rd_r=YD43ME1GFACKKCBMYH90&pd_rd_wg=a6wlj&pd_rd_r=2c3504c9-a876-44c8-b051-f1c8b9dab426&pd_rd_i=B01J60IU7E&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_10_i
This is the female end.
www.amazon.com/attwood-14366-6-Heavy-Duty-Connectors-Receptacle/dp/B01J60IUCE?pd_rd_w=KXStB&content-id=amzn1.sym.b9b1bcce-89ca-4e95-8ab9-11472ef3b705&pf_rd_p=b9b1bcce-89ca-4e95-8ab9-11472ef3b705&pf_rd_r=YD43ME1GFACKKCBMYH90&pd_rd_wg=a6wlj&pd_rd_r=2c3504c9-a876-44c8-b051-f1c8b9dab426&pd_rd_i=B01J60IUCE&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_m_grid_dv_rp_0_2_i
Ty
You’re welcome
once you shorten the shaft and you just want to put the head back on, do you need to shorten the wiring also or will it fit some where?
You can tuck some wire back into the shaft, but it is easier to just shorten the wires down.
Your videos are awesome! Another question that I came across. I want to extend the trolling motor wires after I cut the shaft. I looked at the black and red wires coming out of the shaft, and it looks like they are 14 AWG wires. What AWG should I use if I wanted to connect/splice the wire to make them longer? Should I stick to 14 AWG, or can I use 12 AWG, which I have sitting around from some jumper cables? Do you think that will work? Any concerns with using the 12 AWG cable with the 14 AWG cables coming out of the shaft? Thanks!!!
First off thank you, the red and black wire is actually 10 AWG and if you’re only extending it about 4’ or less just use 10AWG if you’re going over 4’ use 8AWG.
@@334tacticaloutdoors Oh, Perfect. I can use the cable I pulled out when I took the head off the motor. That should work just perfectly, I think. You agree? Love how you respond so quickly. Thanks for all you do for us.
Yes you can use the battery cables that was on it to extend the wires. And you’re welcome that’s what my RUclips channel is for to help and answer questions.
@@334tacticaloutdoors AWESOME!!! You just saved me from buying things I didn't need. Wish me luck!
That’s good news
Hi when you upgrade to pwm setup, what do you do with the yellow and white line conmected to the resistance coils? Just leave em in there?
Just tape them off in the shaft.
I would love to see the attachment to the yak
I will upload a short video of the trolling motor mounted.
Hi, do you have a video of how you reassembled it all back together? Thanks.
I don’t have one of it going back together. I may have enough parts left to put one back together if so I’ll shoot you a video and tag you in it here.
@@334tacticaloutdoors Yes please and thank you I look forward to it.
I have a 36" Bison trolling motor shaft and want to take 7" off of it.
@@markweatherall7437 you’re welcome.
Thanks for sharing! Would that go the same for a minn kota trolling motor with a foot pedal? Looking to add my minn kota 55lb thrust maxxum any feedback would be helpful.
Thanks
A bow mount trolling motor? Or just a 55lb trust trolling motor?
@@334tacticaloutdoors
Thanks for getting back to me, it’s a bow mount type minn kota trolling motor I had on my bass boat. I ran across your video where you removed the head and that made me think I’d like to do that to my minn kota foot pedal trolling motor. Just unsure and thought I’d reach out and see what your thoughts are.
Thanks
@@smokinjoes9383 the bow mount trolling motor the shaft can be cut down on it also its a pretty simple process.
@@334tacticaloutdoors
Thanks again for getting back to me, I’ll have to look up the schematics on the wiring to see what is what as I’d like to remove the foot pedal and do something in the way you did your setup less mess on the floor area.
Thanks again
@@smokinjoes9383 you’re welcome!! Thanks for the comments and good luck.
I have the same motor. What size pvc did you use
It was 1” CPVC pipe it fits Better. The best way to get the right fit is to take a small peice that you cut off the trolling motor shaft to lowe’s or the Home Depo and make 100% you get the correct fit.
The item number at Lowes of the pipe I used is item# 49395 just type that in to the search at lowes.com
I used a 1/2 inch pvc to slide down the wires the cut it.
Yea that works.
I did the same but used a pipe cutter instead of a saw
@@timcostanzo370 anything to get it cut and protect them wires.
what is the reason behind these modifications? I just found your videos and have never heard of this
When you remove the head of a trolling motor it allows you to run a PWM which gives u more control of the motor speed and saves battery power. It also allows to move the steering of the trolling motor to foot control.
@@334tacticaloutdoors I am too old and crippled to use a kayak and have a jon boat. I can see this being a good mod for it too, thanks for the info
@@seymourwrasse3321 you’re welcome!! And yes it works well on Jon boats also if you ever have any questions just let me know.