Kayak motor
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Kayak motor
Got a minn Kota of eBay for Β£78 and have been messing with fitting it on the kayak.
Finally got the motor in place and got a friend to sort the electrics.
As soon as they are done I will update.
So far the bits have cost Β£20 and should end up with a variable speed kayak
Finally got the motor in place and got a friend to sort the electrics.
As soon as they are done I will update.
So far the bits have cost Β£20 and should end up with a variable speed kayak
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Re: Kayak motor
what kayak is that ??
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Looks interesting Carl.
Ive got and old Shakcy 55lb elecy motor I am tempted to cut down and fix up
Keep us updated
Ive got and old Shakcy 55lb elecy motor I am tempted to cut down and fix up
Keep us updated
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2015 Scottish (Kayak) Predator Championships - Biggest Perch 44cm
2016 Llangorse European Kayak Predator Championships - Winner
2015 Scottish (Kayak) Predator Championships - Biggest Perch 44cm
2016 Llangorse European Kayak Predator Championships - Winner
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Re: Kayak motor
The electrics are almost complete and the grey box will sit inside a battery box with the control unit by my side, it has variable speed and forward and reverse and off,
Another week should see it on the water, work permitting
Another week should see it on the water, work permitting
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Re: Kayak motor
Carlperkins wrote:Do you think if you had it fixed dead ahead it would be easy to steer just by dipping a paddle blade in the water Carl? Be less complicated than fitting a steering mechanism perhaps?Will do
Just sorting the steering out
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Not sure
Steerings been a doddle to sort as it has adjustable foot pegs.
Just got to get the right sized caribiners and its sorted.
Used tandem bike break cables and ran a cable outer through the back of the kayak.
Steerings been a doddle to sort as it has adjustable foot pegs.
Just got to get the right sized caribiners and its sorted.
Used tandem bike break cables and ran a cable outer through the back of the kayak.
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Re: Kayak motor
Carlperkins wrote:Thinking about it, you would be better with a steering set up leaving your hands free especially if trolling. Be interesting to see how it turns out.Not sure
Steerings been a doddle to sort as it has adjustable foot pegs.
Just got to get the right sized caribiners and its sorted.
Used tandem bike break cables and ran a cable outer through the back of the kayak.
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Re: Kayak motor
It's all stuff picked up off YouTube
They helped to fix my dishwasher too
They helped to fix my dishwasher too
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Re: Kayak motor
Here ya go ...................... Yeeharrrr............. (Love the name) ...... there's even one in Camo
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REDNECK-TROLL ... Sw8lBTpPyL
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REDNECK-TROLL ... Sw8lBTpPyL
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Re: Kayak motor
Updated
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Re: Kayak motor
All sorted
Acid test next weekend.
Found a couple of 65amph yuasa battery's at work so will try these first
Acid test next weekend.
Found a couple of 65amph yuasa battery's at work so will try these first
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Looks good Carl
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2015 Scottish (Kayak) Predator Championships - Biggest Perch 44cm
2016 Llangorse European Kayak Predator Championships - Winner
2015 Scottish (Kayak) Predator Championships - Biggest Perch 44cm
2016 Llangorse European Kayak Predator Championships - Winner
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Cheers
Engine runs fine in the garage so will see how it sits on the water.
Might put the battery up front
Engine runs fine in the garage so will see how it sits on the water.
Might put the battery up front
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Re: Kayak motor
Looks very professional best of luck with it there
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Well the test went well
Pushed the kayak along at a fair lick against the flow of the river
It steered well and ran at full chat for 20 mins plus with no issues
Then the acid test
The wife and the dog and me and off we went.
Same as before...... No problems.
Never even broke a sweat
Pushed the kayak along at a fair lick against the flow of the river
It steered well and ran at full chat for 20 mins plus with no issues
Then the acid test
The wife and the dog and me and off we went.
Same as before...... No problems.
Never even broke a sweat
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Re: Kayak motor
Thats some good work Carl
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Cheers
Only going to use it for trolling
It was good to sit back and watch the wild life too
Only going to use it for trolling
It was good to sit back and watch the wild life too
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Well done Carl Proper job!
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2015 Scottish (Kayak) Predator Championships - Biggest Perch 44cm
2016 Llangorse European Kayak Predator Championships - Winner
2015 Scottish (Kayak) Predator Championships - Biggest Perch 44cm
2016 Llangorse European Kayak Predator Championships - Winner
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Re: Kayak motor
I take it thats a PWN speed controller ?
Which one did you go for or did you m8 custom make that PCB ?
Or is it the usual chinky scooter motor controller?
Been looking at this stuff myself as minn kota 'maximiser' is just the same ie PWN controller , should on paper give something like x4 battery life compared to leaving it stock.
Which one did you go for or did you m8 custom make that PCB ?
Or is it the usual chinky scooter motor controller?
Been looking at this stuff myself as minn kota 'maximiser' is just the same ie PWN controller , should on paper give something like x4 battery life compared to leaving it stock.
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Re: Kayak motor
it was a standard minn kota maximiser engine off ebay so it has the minn kota board with the PWN controller from maplins and a 2 way switch for forward and reverse.
it pushes along a treat and used a 65amph yuasa battery that I found at work and never even touched the battery after a good 30mins at full pelt.
very easy to control with the power and the steering
it pushes along a treat and used a 65amph yuasa battery that I found at work and never even touched the battery after a good 30mins at full pelt.
very easy to control with the power and the steering
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Re: Kayak motor
Stuff in the grey box came out the actual MK head/throttle unit?
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Re: Kayak motor
Yes
Except the throttle.
We binned that and used the potentiometer and a 2 way switch for forward and reverse
Works a treat
Except the throttle.
We binned that and used the potentiometer and a 2 way switch for forward and reverse
Works a treat
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Re: Kayak motor
Ahhh now it makes sense :)
Top tip btw from my experience POTs usually go a bit dodgy after a while (crap and oxidization gets on the wipers) get yourself a can of servisol super 10 ready for when it does.
Top tip btw from my experience POTs usually go a bit dodgy after a while (crap and oxidization gets on the wipers) get yourself a can of servisol super 10 ready for when it does.
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Re: Kayak motor
Thats a top job Carl
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To that one soul reading this
I know your tired fed up and close to braking
But theres strength within you even when you feel week
You've come too far to give up now
Stay strong and keep fighting
To that one soul reading this
I know your tired fed up and close to braking
But theres strength within you even when you feel week
You've come too far to give up now
Stay strong and keep fighting