I have a 20lb thrust unit on my plastic yak and it has heaps of power. BCF are the cheapest place I found for motors. A 70Ah batt will give you plenty of run time for a good long session.
I got one of these universal mounts for it which works really well, but you could fabricate something yourself to save some $$.
I have a very old Min Kota (65) for my Viking Tempo Fisherman.
Sorry, can't tell you what its rating is .. Son in Law got it from an old shed on a farm where it had been used on the dam.
Even the Techs at the Min Kota factory couldn't identify the version or its technical details. Wasn't even on their computer. I was after a replacement prop after I got hung up on a submerged barbed wire fence at Atkinsons Dam
I use a small 50 AH deep cycle battery that seems to go on for ever & pushes the beast along at a good clip. Even creates a bow wave while I doze or suck on a coldie, resting the tiller extension on my hat.
The Fisherman has a reinforced transom pre-drilled to take a motor, so I just made up a bolt on bracket.
I must say that it seemed a good idea at the time & I got some good use out of it, mainly when at Kingscliff motoring up the river & snorkeling back on an outgoing tide ..... magic! But I don't use it much these days. If I intend to travel long distances I take my Viking Javelin. It goes so much better with less effort & I actually prefer to paddle.
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After this photo was taken, I modified the motor so that the speed control is via a rotary switch on an extension lead, rather than on the tiller twist grip. I just clip the control box on a bracket beside my hip. Far more convenient. If I was using it more often I would fit a servo motor to rotate the motor for easier steering & do away with my tiller extension (which is a bit of conduit pushed into a bit of sullage pipe that fits over the tiller).
I would either ring or Email a dealer & seek their advice.
-- Edited by Cupie on Saturday 13th of June 2015 04:17:14 PM
-- Edited by Cupie on Saturday 13th of June 2015 04:18:04 PM
-- Edited by Cupie on Sunday 14th of June 2015 10:03:53 AM
I have a very old Min Kota (65) for my Viking Fisherman.
Sorry, can't tell you what its rating is .. Son in Law got it from an old shed on a farm where it had been used on the dam.
Even the Techs at the Min Kota factory couldn't identify the version or its technical details. Wasn't even on their computer. I was after a replacement prop after I got hung up on a submerged barbed wire fence at Atkinsons Dam
I use a small 50 AH deep cycle battery that seems to go on for ever & pushes the beast along at a good clip. Even creates a bow wave while I doze or suck on a coldie, resting the tiller extension on my hat.
The Fisherman has a reinforced transom pre-drilled to take a motor, so I just made up a bolt on bracket.
I must say that it seemed a good idea at the time & I got some good use out of it, mainly when at Kingscliff motoring up the river & snorkeling back on an outgoing tide ..... magic! But I don't use it much these days. If I intend to travel long distances I take my Viking Javelin. It goes so much better with less effort & I actually prefer to paddle.
edit ..
After this photo was taken, I modified the motor so that the speed control is via a rotary switch on an extension lead, rather than on the tiller twist grip. I just clip the control box on a bracket beside my hip. Far more convenient. If I was using it more often I would fit a servo motor to rotate the motor for easier steering & do away with my tiller extension (which is a bit of conduit pushed into a bit of sullage pipe that fits over the tiller).
I would either ring or Email a dealer & seek their advice.
-- Edited by Cupie on Saturday 13th of June 2015 04:17:14 PM
-- Edited by Cupie on Saturday 13th of June 2015 04:18:04 PM
You have a great little trailer to get it about
I drag mine after i park the car close as one can to the water
Boating about the rivers and creeks is the most fun
, lakes are not much fun unless fishing or chasing red claw
The seats are not as good as could be , i am thinking of putting a chair seat on in place of the kayak seat.
Bunnings never had a motor ,the other shop closed down a while back .
Happy motoring
Cheers from Paul
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I have a 20lb thrust unit on my plastic yak and it has heaps of power. BCF are the cheapest place I found for motors. A 70Ah batt will give you plenty of run time for a good long session.
I got one of these universal mounts for it which works really well, but you could fabricate something yourself to save some $$.
That mount on fleabay puts the tiller right next to you, the motor needs to be a bit behind you other wise the tiller will be out by your knees. As long as your yak has rod holders just behind the seat it'll fit. I'm at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, I'm actually thinking of selling my yaks and getting a tinnie instead. If you're near me I'd sell you the motor and mount separately.
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That mount on fleabay puts the tiller right next to you, the motor needs to be a bit behind you other wise the tiller will be out by your knees. As long as your yak has rod holders just behind the seat it'll fit. I'm at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast, I'm actually thinking of selling my yaks and getting a tinnie instead. If you're near me I'd sell you the motor and mount separately.
I am in central Qld
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I drag mine after i park the car close as one can to the water
Boating about the rivers and creeks is the most fun
, lakes are not much fun unless fishing or chasing red claw
The seats are not as good as could be, i am thinking of putting a chair seat on in place of the kayak seat.
Bunnings never had a motor ,the other shop closed down a while back .
Happy motoring
Cheers from Paul
The trailers are available from most boating stores for around $100. I prefer these to the ones that plug into the scupper holes. You can make one from an old golf buggy too.
There are lots of good padded seats available. Try them out in the shop until you find one that suits. Some people use an inflatable cushion under the seat and/or the back rest (perhaps another use for used wine cask bladders).
I drag mine after i park the car close as one can to the water
Boating about the rivers and creeks is the most fun
, lakes are not much fun unless fishing or chasing red claw
The seats are not as good as could be, i am thinking of putting a chair seat on in place of the kayak seat.
Bunnings never had a motor ,the other shop closed down a while back .
Happy motoring
Cheers from Paul
The trailers are available from most boating stores for around $100. I prefer these to the ones that plug into the scupper holes. You can make one from an old golf buggy too.
There are lots of good padded seats available. Try them out in the shop until you find one that suits. Some people use an inflatable cushion under the seat and/or the back rest (perhaps another use for used wine cask bladders).
I have a black seat that came with the kayak
but the back rest is not quite strong enough,
I need a firm seat back .
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