Work in Progress Kayak Trolling Motor

[Bowman]

Installing a very low cost trolling motor , work in progress R&D mock up materials I had laying around,

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[ilovesprig]

Nice, Lee....That should get you around a little better.

 

[Bowman]

Nice, Lee....That should get you around a little better.

Thanks Steve, I like to stack the odds in my favor, this way I can concentrate on fishing. watch out fishes coming for you. this size and type of kayak is border line for the ocean, but I am adding outriggers(stabilizers) to help keep it from tipping after a few trial runs at Morena lake and may be hit up el cap, and san Vicente, start working up to the bay and la jolla. well that's the plan.
edit: I have a friend who works with marine (two part) 2lb low density marine foam, drill a couple of hole front (bow) and aft (stern) pour foam in it and reseal the holes, make it sea worthy like the big boats.

 

[ilovesprig]

Thanks Steve, I like to stack the odds in my favor, this way I can concentrate on fishing. watch out fishes coming for you. this size and type of kayak is border line for the ocean, but I am adding outriggers(stabilizers) to help keep it from tipping after a few trial runs at Morena lake and may be hit up el cap, and san Vicente, start working up to the bay and la jolla. well that's the plan.
edit: I have a friend who works with marine (two part) 2lb low density marine foam, drill a couple of hole front (bow) and aft (stern) pour foam in it and reseal the holes, make it sea worthy like the big boats.

Think Sutherland too....No boats allowed on Fridays....So the 'yakkers and tubers have the lake to themselves....Good bassin' too.

 

[Bowman]

Think Sutherland too....No boats allowed on Fridays....So the 'yakkers and tubers have the lake to themselves....Good bassin' too.

Also thanks for the tip on the thin senkos I need to order some, I mostly fish for crappie, bluegill, catfish and trout. need to open up my opportunities.

 

[Stikbrandon]

That a 30lb thrust motor??? That yak gonna be scooting like a coot at the horn!

 

[Bowman]

That a 30lb thrust motor??? That yak gonna be scooting like a coot at the horn!

it is

 

[Cali Ridge Runner]

Installing a very low cost trolling motor , work in progress R&D mock up materials I had laying around,

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Have you checked out the Old Town kayaks with the built in trolling motor? They are sweet

 

[Bowman]

Have you checked out the Old Town kayaks with the built in trolling motor? They are sweet

nice kayaks

 

[NBK]

Have you checked out the Old Town kayaks with the built in trolling motor? They are sweet

Pretty cool. And affordable.

 

[Cali Ridge Runner]

Pretty cool. And affordable.

Very affordable indeed!

 

[Bowman]

Ordered Crab buoys and flag pole holders, starting on my mod for out riggers(stabilizers) keep her from flipping and make her a little more stable.

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[HortoTheSlayer]

Lobster season is almost upon us Lee. The kayak would be great to drop some pots.

 

[Bowman]

Lobster season is almost upon us Lee. The kayak would be great to drop some pots.

kayak can very easily work for lobster fishing

 

[Bowman]

outriggers completed

 

[Bowman]

WIP (work in progress) almost done hooking up the trolling motor and adding steering

 

[Bowman]

Screen Shot of La Jolla this evening , very calm and flat, this is my goal

 

[YETI]

Let me know when you're ready to head out. I bought a used Hobie Outback a few months ago. I've been out in Mission and San Diego Bays but keeping close to land so far.

 

[Bowman]

Let me know when you're ready to head out. I bought a used Hobie Outback a few months ago. I've been out in Mission and San Diego Bays but keeping close to land so far.

will do

 

[IVhunter]

The yak is looking great sir.... and yes, it's always safer to go fishing with a buddy.