Gas Powered Canoe......2.5HP Canoe!

If you have ever wondered what it is like to add a small outboard to your canoe this is your video. We bought a new Yamaha 2.5 outboard and hit the water on a beautiful spring day. What a good time!
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  • @ericallerton809
    @ericallerton8093 жыл бұрын

    Perfect day and no Ice down there!!!! Great to see you both ,,,, Thanks so much,,, Elaine🏡🏡🏡

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    It was such a nice day. Just nice to be on the water. Thanks for the comment Elaine.

  • @jacqueline7118
    @jacqueline71183 жыл бұрын

    I thought winter was pretty much over then bam, s storm a couple days ago. Lol. Had an electric motor rigged up when I had a canoe. It was great for fishing and was excellent for those days when a break from paddling was welcomed. Looks like everyone, dogs included were having a blast. Thanks for sharing your new toy!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    We all had a really nice day out on the lake. I feel like we are really cheating but you're so right. For those days when you just want to go out and relax and do some fishing this should be perfect. Hope the weather warms up for you!

  • @buttermilkstackswithbluebe7546
    @buttermilkstackswithbluebe75463 жыл бұрын

    Happy Spring!!!! I paddled first day out on bay in Maine. My new Esquif Avalon maiden voyage . I cannot say enough how much I like this boat. It handled solo ( 16’2”/34”) PERFECTLY with my 80 lb German Shepard $ me. Shallow Vee hull shape and low profile make for sweet harbor canoe or big lake with current and wind. Thanks Canada, we need you 🇨🇦💚👍🏻

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like your having an awesome start to the paddling season. I haven’t paddled that canoe but if it’s anything like the other Esquif canoes I’ve paddled I’m sure it’s a blast. Thanks for watching and commenting. 🇨🇦 🇺🇸

  • @allans7281

    @allans7281

    2 жыл бұрын

    My 80 pound female German loves it as well. I have the old town Saranac 146

  • @featherweight1910
    @featherweight19103 жыл бұрын

    Great video, like your setup. My ol man was a guide in the early 90s and had a big Old Town Tripper with a 2hp Evinrude on a side-mount. He could motor upstream and fish the way down without having to do the car shuffle with a client. Worked when I was too young to help much with paddling too. Just picked up a canoe and thinking of a similar setup with the Yam 2.5

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome. I can see that working very well. I think that’s where these little motors are almost perfect. Just give you that little boost up river or fighting a stiff headwind when you cannot shuttle or don’t have time to camp. Thanks for the comment. We have been really happy with the Yamaha 2.5 for what it’s worth.

  • @jaysway2346
    @jaysway23463 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! A couple weeks ago you were camping in -28, now you're on the water already. Big brown dog at 2:56 was like, Ya that's right, we got a motor on this canoe. Good flow to the video, Thanks again.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha...Hugo definitely enjoyed the cruise 🚢. It was just so so nice to be out. I’m sure your craving the backcountry just like us. Thanks for watching and commenting Jay. We always appreciate it.

  • @ThatsAPaddlin88
    @ThatsAPaddlin883 жыл бұрын

    I have a trolling motor set up on my prospector, strictly for fishing. I like that it’s still quiet and the perfect trolling speed. I used to have a flat back canoe with a 4hp 2stroke but I’ve since upgraded to a tinner for the family.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sounds like a nice little setup. Im sure you would rip around pretty quick with a 4hp on. Probably nice to have reverse as well! Thanks for the comment!

  • @jimhanson7476
    @jimhanson74763 жыл бұрын

    Awesome setup, great to see you both out on the water, cheers

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Jim....it was soooo nice to be out there again.

  • @FreakofNature1
    @FreakofNature13 жыл бұрын

    You guys professional film makers now? That footage looks too notch! The Yammy turned out to be a mean little setup! Gets me so fried up to finally see some open water. Well done you two!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha....we are just trying to keep up with everyone else on youtube. Everything seemed to work out great yesterday. Couple more weeks and hopefully well all be one some backcountry lakes! Thanks as always Teunis.

  • @allans7281

    @allans7281

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth fun video! Nothing like a sleeeek Canoe with some power! luv the dogs. Great tunes- did you or utube choose it? Thx mate Allan

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    We chose the tunes. Thanks very much Allan!

  • @allans7281

    @allans7281

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth Which model/length canoe do you have? Right on! When you turn with an engine do you feel like you have to lean into the turn or away from it for balance? Thx mate

  • @bobobrien8968
    @bobobrien89682 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. Many years ago : I had a boat a bit bigger than a canoe and it had a flat transo and had an electric trolling motor. The battery was pretty heavy but it seemed to be fine, ( as I recall). Now, with my screwed back, the idea of that 2.5 tickles my fancy. There’s still hope to get out fishing in those hard to get at places.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope you get out there Bob. There is a Honda 2.5 that is really light. Maybe worth checking out!

  • @mikecamrcplus3057

    @mikecamrcplus3057

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a suzuki 2.5 with a clipper square stern. Lightest 4 stroke in its class at 29 lbs. Great traveling setup, uses 1 liter of fuel in an hour and goes 14 km/h. Nothing wrong with the Honda but it is aircooled and uses a clutch. Basically a Honda generator engine on a outboard driveline. They are noticeable louder and I like water cooled engines better like the Yami or Suzuki.

  • @my_outdoor_life
    @my_outdoor_life3 жыл бұрын

    Great video. I have been considering using a 2.5hp motor on my sportspal square transom canoe for a trip to Mccoy Islands in Georgian bay where I have to cross a large area of open water. Do you think it will help to handle waves better than two people paddling?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much Haitao. We were thinking about using it in similar situations. I don’t think it would handle any better then 2 people paddling on big water in terms of dealing with waves. I think the main benefit on using a motor for open water crossing would just be to eliminate the chance of weather changing half way across a major crossing. We have had that happen a couple times and that can get really intense really quick. Thanks for watching and commenting. Let me know if you end up getting a little motor. Lots of fun.

  • @JAGtheGEOLOGIST
    @JAGtheGEOLOGIST2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the great videos! I have an Esquif Heron that I run a 2.5 hp Yamaha on. It is a great setup.

  • @JAGtheGEOLOGIST

    @JAGtheGEOLOGIST

    2 жыл бұрын

    A gallon of gas will last me for a week of fishing!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ya it’s crazy good on gas isn’t it!

  • @meln5499
    @meln54993 жыл бұрын

    Ha ha, we are practically neighbours! I recognize exactly where you were and we love paddling there in the yaks and the harbour put in nearby. Word to the wise, I paddled with a fella that had a small motor rigged up on their canoe and they ran a shoot and flipped. That motor sunk like a stone, they should have bolted it, lol.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    You know the area for sure! Appreciate the heads up. I should have chained the motor up. I don’t want to see it sinking to the bottom of the lake! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. Maybe we will see you on the water sometime Mel!

  • @rechuckg
    @rechuckg3 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to see you two wake boarding behind that bad-boy this summer!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha.....we were going to try that in this video but thought we better let the motor get broken in first! 😉

  • @martincuda7947
    @martincuda79472 жыл бұрын

    I've been thinking of a small outboard motor for a canoe to be able to get faster and deeper into the backcountry. Once I'm at the first long Portage I could stash the motor to pickup later on the return leg.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve thought about doing the same thing. Only thing I worry about storing the motor is mice or even bears getting at it. I’ve been at a few fly in fishing camps where they have had problems with bears chewing into gas cans.

  • @mikecamrcplus3057

    @mikecamrcplus3057

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have a clipper square back with a 2.5 suzuki, at 29 lbs it's the lightest. I road raced motorcycles so I have a bad shoulder, that and my son likes to fish more than canoe. It fits nice on the shoulder and 5 liters of gas, plus liter in tank takes you 80 km. For us the small amount of extra carry is nothing to cruising at 14 km/h on the water.

  • @crystalweyant3308
    @crystalweyant33083 жыл бұрын

    My pals up northern Maine do this ( there’s is an old cranky motor but she does the job !) hope you had a blast !!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    We had an awesome time out on the water Crystal. Always nice to be outside on a beautiful spring day. Hope the weathers warming up wherever you are. Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @slythenavigator1131
    @slythenavigator11312 жыл бұрын

    I use an electric motor, and use the batteries for counterweight, so you'll probably appreciate the water-filled dry bag. What would be the range in km from a tankful of gas ? Do you bring extra gas ? Many thanks from Qc !

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice to have to quiet electric motor I’m sure and the built in counterweight. Our little motor goes maybe 12-14kms full throttle on a tank which is .9 litres I believe. We bring a small gas can with us so even with 10 litres we can go well over 100kms. If you don’t run full throttle it seems to go forever before refilling. Thanks again!!!

  • @marksmith9295
    @marksmith92959 ай бұрын

    Zips along very nicely and the good thing with side mounts is better comfort when steering. Reaching back on some square sterns can be painful for long trips but can be overcome by using a handle extension. I have even tied a crooked branch onto a handle in a pinch using 17 foot square stern grummans. Now have a 1975 15 foot Grumman Sportboat and have a number of vintage 2 strokes to try out next summer. Be real careful in swells with a side mount setup as it can be a balancing act when cresting waves.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    9 ай бұрын

    Good call about going over the swells. Definitely can be a balancing act.

  • @ThePursuitofPassion
    @ThePursuitofPassion3 жыл бұрын

    Dude, you need to UPGRADE to a square stern canoe! 😂 Too funny. Definitely looks like fun!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha....I know I need to UPGRADE to a square stern. After I get that I’ll need to UPGRADE to a 6hp. O man. What’s next!!!

  • @shawnragoobar5737
    @shawnragoobar57372 жыл бұрын

    This is a great setup..!! Is there anyway to get pics of the DIY Transom mount. I notice that its built to lower the outboard allowing the prop to be a little deeper. Very good.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ya it works great Shawn. Send me a message on instagram and I’ll see if I can send you a couple of pictures.

  • @robertpapps3618
    @robertpapps36187 ай бұрын

    Thanks for posting, loved the drone shots!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    7 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it

  • @baot.5770
    @baot.5770 Жыл бұрын

    Great job! How did you make it not tilted to the left side where the motor is mounted?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you. We use a drybag, fill it with water and place it on the opposite side of the canoe. Works great.

  • @bb1040
    @bb1040 Жыл бұрын

    Like the setup. Some time agoe I had a canoe 15 foot aluminum , spent a lot of time running around Lake Mead and the river below the dam. one difference from yours is the motor was a 7 1/2 hp. motor ( Made a few modifications though, the center rib going crossways on the canoe was replaced with a steel rib, all the aluminum rivets were replaced with steel bolts, motor mount board was replaced with a heavy-duty marine plywood. ) it would do at least 15mph.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    Holy…..a 7.5hp would absolutely fly across the water. Sounds like an amazing setup. Thanks for the comment Bruce.

  • @bb1040

    @bb1040

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth Did have to make sure I had some weight in the nose though, to keep everythining on plane LOL

  • @NelsonGreenleaves
    @NelsonGreenleaves3 жыл бұрын

    Hey there. Nice setup. Do you mind if I ask what shaft length you went with? 15” or 20”?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    No worries Nelson. I debated that decision myself. I went with a short shaft and it works great. My motor mount can move up and down in height but I think even at it’s highest height a short shaft would be long enough. Hope that helps.

  • @NelsonGreenleaves

    @NelsonGreenleaves

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth Thanks so much for the reply.

  • @daveberry371
    @daveberry3712 жыл бұрын

    You've used the Yamaha 2.5 a few times now under different situations. Do you have any follow up comments? If you had to do this again would you go for a lighter weight motor such as the Honda 2.3 or the Suzuki 2.5 or do the features of the Yamaha 2.5 outweigh the benefits of a lighter motor? I'm currently looking for a small motor that will on a side mount on a Grumman Aluminum 17' standard. Hope you are able to share your opinion.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dave. So far I've really enjoyed using the Yamaha. Have not had any issues at all with it. I was debating between the yam and the honda when i got my motor. I really liked the weight savings of the Honda but because its air cooled it is louder for sure. I really don't think you could go wrong with any of them. On a 17 foot grumman if it was me I might lean honda as long as you dont mind the noise.

  • @daveberry371

    @daveberry371

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth how has the general use been. In your fist video with the motor you had mentioned that you might balance the weight. However in subsequent videos in Welland and Algonquin I did not notice any balance weight on the opposite side of the canoe. Does it come down to just knowing how to use the motor? Did you make a custom motor bracket to lower the centre of gravity?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@daveberry371 Hi Dave. We always use counterweight in the canoe to keep it level. I think maybe we just put water in a canoe barrel so maybe thats why it didn't look like we had anything. Once it's balanced out it feels great. The motor mount was custom made.

  • @daveberry371

    @daveberry371

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth you’ve done well training your dogs to stay in one place which can affect balance with or without a motor. My German Shepherd always came along on canoe trips.

  • @hughwilliamson1081
    @hughwilliamson10812 жыл бұрын

    Hi I bought a 2.5 Honda short shaft for my canoe It’s great apart from some water spray going in the back of the cane Yours seems to be ok What measurement do you have yours from the back of the canoe Maybe I have mine to far up ? Thanks

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I’ll try to get a measurement on it this week. I think mine is fairly far forward though. We get a little bit of splash but nothing crazy. Our gunnels are quite high in that canoe which helps a lot.

  • @hughwilliamson1081

    @hughwilliamson1081

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth Thanks for your reply I think I might need to make some sort of splash guard

  • @user-uj9hl1kg5k
    @user-uj9hl1kg5k Жыл бұрын

    Do you think the 2.5 horse power would be enough for taking a canoe up river? We live in Edmonton and I’m thinking of getting this same motor. I love the North Saskatchewan River so id like to take it upriver. Any info would be great!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    I would think it would propel you up river. Probably not super strong rapids or anything but moderate current I don’t think you’d have to much problem with assuming your canoe isn’t completely loaded with 1000lbs of gear. Not sure if your canoe is a square stern or not but on a traditional canoe i don’t think I’d want anything more than a 2.5 hp anyways. Square stern you could probably get away with a bit bigger motor.

  • @dyllonrosshowell2575
    @dyllonrosshowell2575 Жыл бұрын

    How did yall deal with the extreme instability of the canoe with such a motor? I went out with my wife and dogs and thought the slightest movement was sending us over board

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    We have ours counterbalanced for the motor weight which seems to make a big difference. Our canoe is also huge and extremely stable as is which I’m sure goes a long way to making everyone feel secure.

  • @shitloveaduck
    @shitloveaduck3 жыл бұрын

    Hay thanks for the video! I’m looking at the same motor for a 10 foot Jon boat I just picked up. It will definitely suit my needs. I can go up to 5 hp, but idle speed is more important to me for fishing as well. Nice “family” the 4 of you definitely look relaxed and happy on the Canoe!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks 67 C10. Looks like an awesome truck in your profile picture. Appreciate the comment.

  • @Jeff-wv7bb

    @Jeff-wv7bb

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go with electric. Much better for the environment

  • @shitloveaduck

    @shitloveaduck

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Jeff-wv7bb - I have electric. It’s not always adequate and I don’t plan on paying double for a Torqueedo that has marginal range. We can get sudden winds that sap enough power as it is to get back to the ramp. Unless you know more about the situation, maybe you should be careful about what you recommend out of total ignorance.

  • @Jeff-wv7bb

    @Jeff-wv7bb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@shitloveaduck yes, it’s true I don’t know where you live or the conditions you deal with, but I do know that all gas engines pollute and emit carbon through their exhaust. Carbon is accumulating in the atmosphere faster than ever before causing rapid global warming, not from the eruption of volcanoes as was the case millions of years ago, but from fossil fuel emissions. Where I live, we are experiencing a 20 year mega drought. Last summer, temperatures reached 120°F and over 100 people died from the heat. Our lakes and rivers are drying up and millions of acres of forest have burned in wildfires that are burning hotter and faster than ever before and are expected to continue doing so. So, I am concerned about the environment. I don’t expect peoples behavior to change, but I hope people start thinking about their choices and long-term consequences.

  • @shitloveaduck

    @shitloveaduck

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Jeff-wv7bb - I know ever you tell me. There will still be a need for ICE engines for a long time. I had a Jaguar I-Pace, now I have a Jeep Wrangler 4xe. The range, especially in winter with the Jaguar was just not safe. If you run out of juice you are crewed in a snow storm!! The Wrangler was just a better option. The Wrangler is my wife’s actually and she uses it currently about 72% of the time as an EV. The other time is for longer trips to the city etc. we live in the middle of nowhere so this is our option. We have also had solar added to my shop such that we are fully self sufficient and the garage on the house is separated and operated the same, so the 4xe is charging based on solar energy only. There’s a downside,,,, in the next 20 years or so,,,,,, what the h*ll we going to do with the damn batteries and the fact they are only slightly recyclable. A throwaway society is one of the primary reasons we have such a high carbon footprint. HUGE carbon footprint with the current battery technologies. So we cut carbons to stop a melt that was going to happen anyway, just not in our lifetimes or our grandkids lifetimes. It was definitely going to affect the great grandkids regardless. Where I live, a few millennia ago, there was more than a mile of ice on top of the land. I’m near the forward most point where the ice crept to before the earth (globe) started warming. If we freak out about the ice melting a few hundred feet and thinning by a couple of feet,,,,,,, what about back then?? It was receding a mile or more each year and losing hundreds of feet of thickness,,,, hahaha. There’s so much we can do, I agree, but there’s a certain reality to it as well. If I use an electric motor where I go, I will be at great risk of not returning until a change in weather occurs,,,,,. Wherever I go, I may be there for several days BUT, when I get there, I run my electric trolling motor for that entire time of of a couple of LiFePO4 batteries. The third battery powers our camping location. There’s a limit to those batteries as well and solar panels are not practical except for the battery running the camp. The more we haul, the bigger the boat. Bigger boat, bigger motor, more emissions. See,,,, there’s always a give and take. What are you driving?

  • @my_outdoor_life
    @my_outdoor_life3 жыл бұрын

    What camera did you use for this video? It looks so professional and so enjoyable to watch.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Haitao. We used an iPhone, go pro 8, Sony 6300 and the drone for the video. Glad you enjoyed the video!!!

  • @oDIRECTORo
    @oDIRECTORo2 жыл бұрын

    Y’all are too cute!

  • @Maaaaaaaad17
    @Maaaaaaaad172 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Great video, currently thinking of doing the same with my 16' fiberglass canoe. Would you mind answering these questions? 1. What was your top speed with all that gear? 2. Which motour mount did you use? Homemade or purchase? 3. I think that motor weighs about 35 pounds. Was it stable with the canoe empty? Thanks!!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    No problem. Top speed is probably somewhere around the 12-15km/h range depending on wind and waves of course. The motor mount was custom made. As far as canoe stability with the motor our canoe is 20’ long and incredibly stable without the motor. With the motor we have to add a fair bit of ballast to offset the motor weight. We use a dry bag filled with water. Hope this helps.

  • @grahamfisher5436

    @grahamfisher5436

    Жыл бұрын

    fiberglass, is the only concern.. and yep use a large DRYBAG filled with water at the front of the Canoe.. don't get a clutch less engine. they don't allow you to move or Steer when in idle which will make docking, mooring, landing a pain, especially in flowing waters. and you want an engine that, has a lot of low bottom end power range otherwise it's stop or slight twist of the throttle an your GOOOOOOONE ( not good) when it come to how fast?! in a canoe you need to go slow, or you'll flip. ( to begin with) you need to get the correct triming, rockering and "ballist" ( water filled drysack up front) on the canoe, plus leaning to handle the canoe at low speeds. before you start motoring at any speeds.. if you just go straight flat out, you'll risk really mangling up ya boat, especially fibreglass.. you don't want to plain on a canoe, also a AIR FED engine will be a LOT MORE NOISY a WATER FED, is a lot more quilter . go for, well know brands Honda Yamaha Susuki max 2.5 - 3 😁 remember.... adding a motor to a canoe is another level of health and safety hazards, to be aware of.. (mainly crashing into the waters edge, "beaching" and hitting other watercrafts), is not a good thing to do, (and I guarantee it will happen at full throttle ).. speak with the local waterfolks ask them to teach you how to maintain/ fix your engine ( which is very simple) but essential, if you break down on your own, ( carry a tool kit, spare Sparkplug ( NGK,) and engine oil. ((( buy the waterfolks LOTS of BEERS, for their, TIME and INVALUABLE KNOWLEDGE ))) whatever you do have fun and SAY SAFE.

  • @lonnieford2025
    @lonnieford2025 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome set up. Might want to tether that motor to the boat, vibration can do funny things. Hate to see your motor slip of the end of that board. Great video.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Lonnie. Totally agree with you on a motor tether. 🛶

  • @chrismarmion
    @chrismarmion2 жыл бұрын

    Debating between the 2.3 Honda and the ePropulson 3hp for my Esquif Heron, gas might win for the short term budget and ability to go a little further

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I don’t think you can go wrong either way. I kinda like that light little Honda though.

  • @Jeff-wv7bb

    @Jeff-wv7bb

    2 жыл бұрын

    Electric is much better for the environment. Isn’t that worth the extra cost?

  • @chrismarmion

    @chrismarmion

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@Jeff-wv7bb unfortunately not at 3x, if it were closer to 1.5 perhaps. Also unsure about the long term impact the mining required to produce lithuium batteries, not to mention their disposal.

  • @paulhayes9765
    @paulhayes97652 жыл бұрын

    Have you thought of putting an out rigger float off the port side? That would help you out for sure. Awesome videos guy's 👍

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Paul. If I had a smaller canoe I think I might do that. The canoe I’m in is super stable as long as I have the counterweight got the motor. Thanks again!

  • @ZampostOk
    @ZampostOk3 жыл бұрын

    how fast does it go\\/? max speed? igot the same outboard

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hey Dan.....It might get up to 14km/hr. Possible faster with no one in the bow. Fast enough for me in that canoe!

  • @ZampostOk

    @ZampostOk

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth thanks for the reply

  • @jwiereng
    @jwiereng Жыл бұрын

    Is it best to get short or long shaft motor for Canoe?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    Short shaft for me. Works great.

  • @jwiereng

    @jwiereng

    Жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth thanks for the reply. I enjoyed you video of familiar territories of south lake Ontario, Grimsby, Beamsville, Jordan etc

  • @thegreatoutthere
    @thegreatoutthere Жыл бұрын

    I have an old, WIDE Sportspal canoe and a very heavy fishing kayak that need this 2.5 hp outboard.

  • @CarolinaGuy
    @CarolinaGuy2 жыл бұрын

    Great video. That music is catchy.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Carolina guy. Appreciate it!

  • @SilentAlchemy1333
    @SilentAlchemy13339 ай бұрын

    How did you register this with the state? Awesome little set up ✌

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you. We are in Canada so we don’t have to register it at all.

  • @21ZacDUDE
    @21ZacDUDE3 жыл бұрын

    Oh shoot! Were you ripping around Hamilton / Stoney Creek area?? I think I recognize that.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Zac.....thats exactly where we were motoring around! Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @21ZacDUDE

    @21ZacDUDE

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth I'm living in Hamilton right now. Let me know if you ever need a canoe or fishing buddy.

  • @tombeckett4340
    @tombeckett43402 жыл бұрын

    Was that a two stroke or 4 stroke motor ? Great job thanks. 🇨🇦👍

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    A little 4 stroke. Basically uses no fuel at all it seems!

  • @SeagullTunes
    @SeagullTunes3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, great video. Where did you get the motor mount?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much. It was a custom made job….it came with a canoe we bought a few years ago so I’m not even sure who made it.

  • @SeagullTunes

    @SeagullTunes

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth Ok thx, looks vert well made.

  • @l214laus
    @l214laus3 жыл бұрын

    Watch you don't get windchill whilst canoeing! Who will be the one to carry the motor when portaging?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha.....It was a little cool out on the water today! This is going to be a front country thing only. As much as we love the motor we love paddling way more! Thanks for watching and commenting as always!

  • @-star_27-20
    @-star_27-202 жыл бұрын

    What is the range with a full tank of gas?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    I think it goes for about one hour on full throttle so 12-14 Kms maybe. If your just trolling it seems to go forever. I think the tank is less than one litre of gas.

  • @-star_27-20

    @-star_27-20

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth ok, thanks!

  • @robertsummerhayes1220
    @robertsummerhayes12202 жыл бұрын

    Is that at Jordan Station? Shipwreck behind you looks the same

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    yes sir!

  • @robertsummerhayes1220

    @robertsummerhayes1220

    2 жыл бұрын

    I refurbished a '73 sportspal; I built a transom like yours but with a Minnkota electric motor, says 3hp but I don't think it goes nearly as fast as yours. Maybe see you down that way in the spring for some big salmon at the drop offs!

  • @davidrobertson606
    @davidrobertson6062 жыл бұрын

    I found if you lock the engine in one position you can sear with paddle. A 2 cycle engine is less weight if you can find one. I have a 2.5 and weight is 29 pounds.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ya that’s a good idea with the paddle! I like that. It’s certainly hard to beat the weight of those little 2 strokes although I think that Honda has an air cooled 2.3 that’s weights around 30lbs. Thanks is for the comment David.

  • @shawnhuis9016
    @shawnhuis90162 жыл бұрын

    The pursuit of passioin nailed it.. Get a square stern with a 6 hp like I did.!!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh man......I don't have any more room for another canoe or I would love a square stern with a 6hp.....Im sure that canoe flies. Thanks Shawn

  • @kemobam
    @kemobam7 күн бұрын

    Do you know the weight of the canoe? Thanks.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    7 күн бұрын

    It’s just over 100lbs.

  • @eduffy4937
    @eduffy4937 Жыл бұрын

    Just bought a second grumman sport boat last night. Damn near brand new with a custom cover and trailer. Damn near stole it for 1400 bucks. I love when people don't know what they have when they sell it!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a heck of a deal.

  • @gpslost2068
    @gpslost20683 жыл бұрын

    Good video, interesting set up for fishing or whenever you don't need to portage. I like the sound track you used fir the video it goes well with the cruising. Didn't recognize the artist, who was it?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed the soundtrack. The group is called WEARETHEGOOD. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @gpslost2068

    @gpslost2068

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@CanoeTheNorth went to KZread and check out the WEARETHEGOOD. Nice, thanks for sharing.

  • @jimdes1792
    @jimdes1792 Жыл бұрын

    Short shaft or long shaft?

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    Short shaft.

  • @jamessmith8617
    @jamessmith86173 жыл бұрын

    Now yer talkin! Is it spring up there yet? It’s 80 degrees here in Arizona already. 😎😎😆😆🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha.....thanks James. We are getting there. Still no 80 degree weather. That’s for sure! Have fun in the sun ☀️. Thanks for watching and commenting James. Always appreciated.

  • @lightskinxxvvxx7334
    @lightskinxxvvxx73342 жыл бұрын

    Same 2.5 as mine🙂 mine is short shaft

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice little motor eh! Works good 👍

  • @xjeepmanx
    @xjeepmanx2 жыл бұрын

    Nice video..it didn't need a music soundtrack..

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @Jeff-wv7bb
    @Jeff-wv7bb2 жыл бұрын

    C’mon man, an Electric motor would be so much better for the environment and you can recharge them with a portable solar panel. Check out Epropulsion or Torquedo motors

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Jeff. Electric motors are great for sure and certainly have their place but there are some situations where they simply don't really make that much sense. For the main uses of my motor it just made more sense to get a gas motor. It's extremely good on fuel and will last me forever.

  • @mkshffr4936
    @mkshffr4936 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet puppy. But seriously do we need to be assaulted with that audio. Would be 100 times better to hear the sounds of the lake

  • @davidkay4174
    @davidkay4174 Жыл бұрын

    I don't understand why a woman is in the conversation

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    ?

  • @shannmartin9361
    @shannmartin93613 жыл бұрын

    Couldn't handle the ghetto rap music playing, stopped watching after about a minute of hearing that crap.

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    3 жыл бұрын

    Sorry the beats 🎧 were to much Shann. Thanks for the comment.

  • @stephenhill4083
    @stephenhill4083 Жыл бұрын

    Music has to go!!!

  • @CanoeTheNorth

    @CanoeTheNorth

    Жыл бұрын

    We like the music! Thanks for the comment.