Someone please send us some more foil paper.... -The Wifey 😂

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Lmaoooo

@walterkowski140

2 жыл бұрын

@@fishingthe509 v

@southernexposure123

2 жыл бұрын

LOL

I love the excitement. I don’t even have this kayak but was genuinely excited for this guy during this journey of just figuring it out!

My first time Kayaking and this Kayak held strong. kzread.infoUgkx4k5UrhC3v_Y4hIEaXLGvHcN5a5aBmZNB The water got pretty rough as a speed boat zipped by me, and the Kayak withstood it (I expected to be capsized). The Ores are very easy to put together, the pump worked beautifully. the seats are a bit hard to sit in after a while (I recommend sitting on the floor). after reading the reviews I was very scared it'd get a hole in it, the material is very strong and durable. The Air valve may need a small Phillips head screwdriver to adjust, other than that, it's well worth the money!(update)I've gone Kayaking in 3 Lakes and 2 rivers totaling about 40 miles. the kayak had two holes and they patched easily and no other problems can't wait for kayaking season this year!

Dude i just found this video but this is pure gold, i will so copy cat this build once 2024 starts fo sho

That's awesome 👌 but I think the only flaw would be running into stumps or anything hard underwater because it doesn't have a breakaway system but other than that I'm literally going to follow this idea!!

"That's a breakthrough idea. Glad I had it!" is a great line! Looks pretty tight. Nicely done!

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you brother 🤩🤩🤩

Stumbled across your video looking for a transom motor mount option. I have a mounted kayak dolley on the stern, and the cutting board idea is where I’m gonna start, trying to avoid the interference of the dolley and function and use the mounting screws from the dolley, this cutting board as a mount might be the solution! Loved the video and thanks for the inspiration!

Thanks for posting up your trolling motor setup, i been looking for this ideal. Good job!

Pretty clever. I'm gonna have to try this out!

Wow, gr8 DIY trolling motor. Thx 4 sharing on Utube.

@fishingthe509

Жыл бұрын

appreciate you fam

That came out nice. Thanks for sharing.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate ya! Works too good to be true, felt like a fancy MK owner 🤪

Awesome I’m going to do the same exact build on my 10.6 pdl.

Great job. Nice idea about the comperssion fitting taped on the outer diameter. Thanks for sharing.

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you!

Wow! That was a pretty awesome idea for this topwater. Congratulations.🙂

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps! Thank you so much! 🙏

Dude, this is exactly what I was thinking! Awesome video.

I’ve been waiting to see someone do a build like this. Nice work!

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Bro so was I! LOL so I just did it myself 😂 glad you enjoyed it!

Great video and very helpful. Very interesting built. Great job. Thanks.

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

thank you :')

This is awesome. I just picked up an Old Town Sportsman 120 pdl and will be mimicking the hole plug you used as a base.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I bought another cutting board and made a blank for myself just for those moments you have to pop the drive out. Glad you enjoyed it’

Hole saw lol, that drill thing 😂

That’s the coolest thing! I have the Oldtown Topwater 120 PDL and I believe that I’m going to give that a try!

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

It’s worked unbelievably well. Lol feels like cheating no joke haha appreciate ya!

Awesome build bud, I did a similar thing on my Native Slayer XC. Great video and Loved the reaction when it went for the first time. Brilliant

Freaking awesome man... starting mine this weekend

Well done my friend

I had my doubts in the beginning but that turned out slick. Haha way to think your way through it all. PNW is an awesome place in many ways.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

This was a rare build of mine that made the cut! Lol thank you sir! Appreciate ya!

thanks man from australia, been searching for ways to replace pedals. also shout to californian outdoors. great vid

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

Who needs a engineer when we have the 509 guy. Great build, made it look simple.

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya haha I just work with what I got 🤷‍♂️

Love the " idk but I'm gonna try attitude" this is just what I needed. Wife is on a cruise for 2 more days. Gives me just enough time to build and do the dishes lol. Good job bud.

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya 🥲

you did awesome

That’s badass respect 🔥🤙🏾

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks, I appreciate you!!!

that’s awesome 👏

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much bro 🙏

Thankfully I saw this video. Awesome work n video man. I'll use this idea 💡 thank you sir. Australia 🇦🇺

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the love from down unda! (sorry I had to)

This is a killer set up im doing it good video

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

It worked insanely well for how I made it. Cut some corners but what’s a cheap DIY without doing that 🤪 appreciate ya!

Awesome!

Nice work! I have been wanting to mock up something similar for my Old Town Predator PDL.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Hope it helps! At least a place to start, from the sounds of it, it’s pretty easy to put the PWM controller so I might just put that together in place of the head mount. Would be even more sleek and tight. Good luck!

Hey bro, great job. This is why I love today's kayaks. They are a one man boat. And you couldn't give me a boat. I purchased my 2021' Blue Lagoon, Hoodoo Tempest 120 Pdl. Once I saw, they design a short shaft, 46lb lb thrust trolling motor, that mounts exactly where my pdl mounts, and the reviews, I knew I would love it. So I have a 120 pdl X34" wide, with the motor in cuts through the water, average 4 to 5 mph. I'm 5ft 7 151, so she moves. Had a great 1st season, and this winter have many more additions going on. Waiting on my bixpy j2, that'll mount to my toe control drop down rudder. But obviously I'll run one for long runs, the other to troll around, and paddle around my spots., and I always learned it's 🖍 CRAYON. One word..lol. Be safe bro..

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

All my life I wanted a boat.. then I got this kayak! We’ve become a kayak family now and so it’s been a treat. Whenever I buy something expensive for it, I say to myself “still cheaper than buying a boat.” 😆 appreciate ya! What kind of battery are you running.

Nice work Brother

I will copy your brilliant idea. Thank you!!!

Dude no joke I'm doing the exact same thing with my Minn Kota Motor and Old Town Sportsman 106 PDL. Great job with the build! I'm gonna try to replicate it mine and will let you know my results. Great vid! 👍🏼

Not ganna lie when I saw you used a drill to cut the board I had some thought which I’ll keep to my self but I’m glad I stuck it out to the end. Good job and I’m glad you also showed the thought process. I almost want to try this on my Hobie

New sub bro I have a old town sportsman old 120 I have to look in to doing this thanks for the video awesome just awesome!!

Great build homie! 🤙🏻

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you!

Great stuff brother! Love the creativity!

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. 🥲🥲🥲🥲

Bro that was awsome!!!!!

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. 🥲 appreciate ya!

This is like Apollo 13. You have to fit this square filter into the round hole. LOL

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

The post production of this video really cuts out the frustration and swear words🤣

Nice job bro

Goodjob!

@fishingthe509

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥹

Dude, you are an effin DORK! I love it. Cool install. Gave me a chit ton of ideas. I have a Jackson Bite Flex Drive with the motor and a 24volt battery. When the motor finally fails I will be pulling this video back up. Awesome! You are going to be giving a few manufacturers some ideas for sure! One *minor* issue is going to be under water obstructions. Thanks for your filming efforts, I know it isn't easy filming and editing! Great JOB!

I appreciate the video.

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate ya stopping by!

Nice 👍👍👍

That was some fine McGyvering ! I'm thinking of getting an Old Town Sportsman 106 and That will be a mod I'll try. And oh yeah, Here we Go Steelers!

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya! Def love to save a little and spend more on tackle haha

Good work pro

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya!

CRAY-ON...grew up by the factory in Winfield, KS.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Dang it!! I’m a CRAN kinda guy 😂

Gave me some ideas thank you for your time and work making this to help inspire others, I have a trolly I can do this with I also have a small 4hp gas motor I’m going to be putting on my kayak, feel free lure 2

This is gnarly! Subbed 🤙🏾

@fishingthe509

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate you!

Nice build I hope it gets some black paint on the white PVC but aesthetics always come last. Thanks for sharing well done!

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Oh 100%! Lol I ended up buying a PWM box to help with speeds and just getting rid of the head for more aesthetics! 🤘🏻

Wanted to add, I started with a led acid for my 46 lb thrust trolling motor, that us mounted directly in that spot. And my battery sits, behind my seat, and my 12V cabela's battery, and power box I DIY'D for my electronics, us in my bow hatch. I'm 5ft 7 151 lbs, worked great. Now I have 2 50 Amp lithium from amped Outdoors, and last all day, sometimes 10 plus hrs, if it's a hot day, I'm on my katak all day. But hope by now you gave all of that a nice coat of black spray paint. That would make it look sweeter..

Hey dude I like your DIY trolling motor build the only difference I would’ve done on your front support pipe is put end caps on each side so the water wouldn’t get in there when you’re in rough waters so that the wires don’t get wet. Outstanding build.

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right. I would need to try this!

Nice build! Only thing I disagree agree with is keeping the controller head. I would have ditched it since you’re not using it to steer. You’re only using it to switch gears so you could take the switch out of the head assembly and mount it next to you or frankly anywhere to save a ton of room.

Cray On. Next time tape the foil to the cardboard so it doesn't move on you when tracing. Try using a jigsaw to cut the cutting board. To smooth the edges, use a heat gun or flame after sanding. Nice idea for trolling motor mount.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

I really needed this! Thanks for the help, and I appreciate the advice. I will for sure mention these things on the next one. 💯

great work...lol i had to do a similar thing for my 106 mk. the control board has now burn out twice. so i made a back up. but mine can swivel (i can turn it around) and i can turn a handle that screws inwards to keep it straight. for my kayak. the motor hole is farther forward, so i only shortened the shaft and left the head on. it works great, but the cheap 45pounds thrust i bought is slower than the minn kota. 2 kph slower. i will probably install a pwm speed controler next, to be able to use my original minn kota motor. my advice if you do that too, use a powerful one with a bigger capacity because the usual ones , i hear, do burn out eventually. and i plan on installing the board where the original board is. under the aluminium plate(not in a plastic box). take care guys...lol

Looks so official.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Many sleepless nights on this dang idea hahaha

U R Superb Bro..

Pretty damn impressive build, especially for someone that didn't know what a holesaw was called ;). Seriously though - nice build!

@fishingthe509

Жыл бұрын

😂 came back and laughed at this again haha appreciate you!

I thought it was a joke. Cutting on the spoiler, using a cray-on. I honestly thought you were going to drill on the spoiler too. This build looks absolutely sick!

First time viewer. I just smashed the subcribe button and rang the notification bell. 👍 on the trollimg motor build that is thinking outside the box. Way to go. Excellent finished product. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you for creating these videos.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That means a lot to me! We’re on the river right now chasing some sturgeon, hopefully a video soon! Appreciate ya!

U earned a sub!

They are real neat tools paddle drill.

How do you remove weeds and lily pads if it gets hung up?

Thanks

Dude awesome build. New subscriber. Last year I took the head unit off my trolling motor and put it next to my seat, works great. I am on a SS127 Bonafide, but just got a Sportsman 120 PDL. I want the best of both worlds, pedal and also power. I am now going to take the 5 forward 3 reverse switch in the trolling motor head unit and put that into a small waterproof electrical box. Looking at your build, I am going to copy it (thanks) and mount the new box with switch in it on top of pvc where you have the head unit. Again awesome build.

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

That’s exactly what I wanted to do as well’ I’d love to hear how it turns out for you! I think it’s like a PMW box or something like that right. My trolling motor head is getting kinda wobbly so once it wears down from the wear and tear I’ll be doing the same! Appreciate ya!

@BobBohner4851

3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingthe509 you’d be much better off putting a pwm on it for infinite variable speeds and 3x battery life

BRO Im going to pick up my 106PDL this weekend! gonna have to try this!!

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Bro I am SO STOKED FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!!!! I seen you sell your other kayak and was like what’s this guy up to 🤔 that is amazing!!!! Game changer bro.

@PoserdaveOutdoors

3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah buddy, was gonna wait, but everything started to get hard to find and I found one in Spokane! Had to pull the trigger. Can't wait for sure haha

I have the pdl120 you’ve just me inspired me to build one too but l will let my dad do the dirty work build .haha 😂. I forgot to mention about safety , I would put some type kill open/switch between battery and motor hopefully that helps 😇

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

That’s where it started for me too! Hope it gets perfected and really dialed in. You’re absolutely right about the kill switch! Also people are putting PWM boxes on them and really dialing it in! Appreciate ya!

Genius

Great job!! keep it up with the great content from a fellow Washingtonian be safe and have a great day

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!! I appreciate you! Always love chatting with a feeling Washingtonian, you in the 509?!

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Fellow*^ 🤦‍♂️ my bad hahaha I didn’t even mean to copy your word hahaha

@tavio5574

3 жыл бұрын

@@fishingthe509 yeah I live in the Lower Yakima Valley born and raised

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love ice fishing dog lake. Only reason I ever go up to Yakima lol

I want to do this lol you’re a god

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

appreciate ya bro :')

You just stole over a thousand dollar from old town by showing us how to make this motor. Great job! I’ve always wonder if this was possible. Now it’s time for me to build one. Thanks again

Simple suggestion on cutting shaft. Take a smaller diameter pvc tube, slip it over the wires and into the shaft. Use it as a safety barrier between shaft and wires while cutting the shaft. This will prevent possible damage to wires.

Nice build :) I just bought a PDL 120 and am definitely going to mimic your setup. I'm also in the 509 and a teacher - would be cool to get together and fish some time :)

Thanks for the ideas. How are you clamping the shaft to keep the correct motor depth? Thanks again.

that was great had me laughing till the end ...

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Lol Appreciate you!

You are so dame smart dude

Shear genius....I want to upgrade my 120 pdl to autopilot

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

Im super jealous!

Cool set up! If the trolling motor is only used for propulsion, I think you can size down the head/shaft into a smaller package

@fish-o-rama

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yq5r2Zdtp9zNaKQ.html

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

This is a great video. I really appreciate this! The PMW box is next. Thank you!

@Christianpsychgal

Жыл бұрын

@@fishingthe509 Could you show an update on how you made this change and any thoughts about improvements after living with it for a year? It would be much appreciated!

Great job man. I just bought the same yak with the pedal system. However, I was wondering if there was a hack for an electric motor DIY. Now I wonder no more.

@comando8919

Жыл бұрын

+2

weldone man. I have 132pdl and i was looking around trolling motors.. I am not sure if i'll put one but this looks pretty good..

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU! :')

You might try marking the foil with a pointed Sharpie marker while it's still in the 'yak where the foil meets the side and bottom of the well; that way, when you pull it out you have an accurate tracing of the bottom of the depression to make your template.

Cool mod, although now you can’t raise and lower your motor easily to go into shallower water but its nice to have your control right there between your legs.

@fishingthe509

Жыл бұрын

Yea I typically fish some very deep water so I never really have to worry about lifting and lowering but I will admit it’s tedious to have to pull all the way out before docking it on the shore. Appreciate you!

cray on

Maybe I missed something, but how do you steer it if the head isn’t attached to the shaft?

Lol love the crayon lol

Yeeeys 1.4 k subscribers

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

To trace the cut out with the floor I might would have poured plaster of Paris inside let it set up and when you would have a near exact size and shape

@fishingthe509

Жыл бұрын

love this idea

How did you make everything water tight? I saw the window sealer but was that eventually enough? What about where the shaft goes into the water?

Awesome project! Are you still able to steer it without the head being on the shaft; instead it's connected to pvc and the wires?

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! This particular kayak has a rudder system, so I actually control it from the little turn knob by my left leg. The motor is just used for propulsion. 👍🏼

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I've been surf fishing for about 2yrs now and am thinking about getting a kayak to "expand my horizons". This has been one of the most practical endeavors I've seen so far. Sometimes we start with a concept and by the time we've tweeked it it's totally different, ho pe you didn't hurt your brain figuring this out! Lol

@fishingthe509

Жыл бұрын

I love it honestly! I always wanted a big boat but this kayak is incredible. Maybe would upgrade if the family grew more haha appreciate you!

Looks great but how do you turn

@fishingthe509

2 жыл бұрын

It’s got a rudder system on this particular kayak!

Are u using a rudder to steer? Also for anyone else, u can take the head off the motor like he did and spin it around reversed then attach it. This way the handle isn’t is the way. Came out good lots of info to make ur own set up.

@fishingthe509

Жыл бұрын

Yes! This Oldtown model comes with an implemented rudder system. That’s also a great idea! I’ve seen some people mount a PMW box and really tighten up the profile!

Question do you turn if you have the head unit up front? Not bei g Attached

Looks great but did I miss a part about how to steer?

AWESOME. ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. Do you know what your top speed is?

@fishingthe509

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! I will find out tomorrow morning and I’ll come back here and let you know! The trip at the end was super spontaneous and I had nothing ready. Also want to find out if any chip affects the transducer .