In general, the TI units are faster in response to inputs. This is seen when quickly switching between sonar, downscan, chart, and split screens kzread.infoUgkxeAxH15LxhjGlg5-CRYqjTGTEH0tbY4vk recommend The Hook units will show some lag on button pushes and screen switching. The big ticket item though is maps. If you install a mapping card such as Navionics or the free C-Map Genesis which has a lot of map detail, then moving around the map with the cursor or when running down the lake can lag significantly on the Hook units, but is seamless with the TI units.

Two years later this motor is going strong kzread.infoUgkxBZWgzfpS2Jj7JqIHyaSZjyVHNUgCKCBf Just uploaded a video of it after 2 years. We use it probably a dozen days each year on our small raft.-original review- We got this motor the other day and tested it out. I don't have anything to compare it to, but it seems good to me. It has all the features advertised - the motor housing is metal. We will see how it performs longer term and I will revise this review if needed. Some initial observations:- Good thrust, moves our boat around really well- It comes with a circuit breaker but no switch - so there's no way to kill the motor other than yanking the connection off the battery. I installed an inline switch.- The mount bracket is plastic and I worry it might break- There are a number of plastic parts that I worry about, but the most important ones are metal or some kind of composite

I just finished installing this mod on my Lure 10. Thank you so much for posting this video, I absolutely love it! It's perfect in every way. For those interested, here is a complete price breakdown for all parts necessary for this project: Minn Kota 30 lb. thrust motor: $99.99 Weize 12 V 75 ah battery: $144.99 Newport smart battery box: $65.00 Marine silicone sealant: $7.96 1" hollow drill bit: $15.71 1 1/8" hollow drill bit: $10.38 Quick connector wires: $11.30 Battery connector eyelet (6): $3.95 5 feet of 8 gauge wires: $13.48 Yakattack through hull wiring kit: $19.95 Trolling motor female plug: $26.99 Trolling motor male plug: $21.99 Grand total: $441.69 That price includes everything I could possibly think of that I had to use, save for the power drill. This is much cheaper and a way better setup than the pedal drive system. I know virtually nothing about electrical work but I had no problems whatsoever installing this mod. This and the other video posted are fantastic guides, follow them and you can't go wrong!

Congrats. This is by far one of the best instructional videos out there. Very well done my friend. Thanks

Nice clean job on doing this. I have a 13.5 Feelfree kayak and I have gotten so tired of paddling this big rascal around. I was clueless on how to install a trolling motor on it till I watched you do it. Thank you for posting this. Great job on everything.

Another reason to buy the Lure. And how can you dislike this video???? No opinion, no BS, just some good info and directions! Thank you!!

Best install I’ve seen so far ,great job , I love the clean tangle free work I have a big fish 120 and want to do the same mod

Oh, Fantastic video. Now I have to decide between FeelFree Lure 13.5 or 11.5. For some reason I'm now starting to lean toward the 11.5 Lure. Your setup rocks!

That's the best motor install video I've seen yet. Thanks

You did a phenomenal job on this! Thanks for the video. Going to follow it and do it myself. Its a clean set up comparatively speaking just as good as the manufacturers. I actually like this better without all the visual extras and just using your rudder with your feet at a fraction of the price.

Just wow! Great job! I have just purchased a spare sonar pod box for mt Lure to play with this setup. Will probably try to buy a used small trolling motor like yours or small Minn Kota and make same thing. Kayak fishing is of course all about paddling, but paddling long distances, againts the current or wind may be too hard. If you compare this setup to 2k USD original FeelFree overdrive system then small DIY project sounds much better option.

Looks great and good details on each step. I have a BigTuna Kayak and what you did gave me some idea for my TunaTanks location

good job very clean I like. I started with 30 lbs went up to 40 next 45. I do feel the difference. now I put a 3 hp gas 12 mh. I also use it with a 5 hp 20 mh with 3/4 acceleration. very fast.

This is great, just bought a big fish 105 and has that sonar pod also so will be doing the same thing to mine after watching this video.

This is so so good. The best mod. I will build this also on my 11.5 thank you so much

Very nice job! Thank you for sharing!

Thanks for your feedback.

Fantastic mod. Nice work.

Great job, I just finish doing same as u do. But I'm using Watersnake T24 to my Hobie outback.

Hell yea!!! I’m doing this to my big fish 120 soon! Thanks for the video man, awesome job!

@KeepFishingForward

3 жыл бұрын

thanks. i hope you will love not having to paddle to spots!

TYVM for a fantastic video. I was wondering about cavitation noise.

*Looks good even in daylight **enjoyable.fishing** recommend it was exactly what it was described to be , works awesome , overall happy with product*

cant wait for the pedal drive to come out! COME ON FEELFREE!!

@michaelostendorf5411

7 жыл бұрын

See they have 2 buyers already lol. Yeah i cant wait i haven't used a pedal drive before but i feel like it would be sweet.

This is an excellent video! Thank you!

That's the way to go man. I'm going to pick up me a feel free Moken v2 do the same thing.

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I hope it turns out well!

Can please do more video on your feel free lure. Thinking about getting one myself.

Nice clean install. Great job. 🤙

Bravo Great video! Clean job. going to do the same . Thanks to you

Thank for the video! Really help me out! Question- how long of a charge do you get out of your battery with your feelfree lure?

Nice job dude!

great video just did it to my 11.5 did you ever break the prop on the trolling motor? I wanted to order an extra one as a back up in case mine broke and im having problems finding them let me know thanks

Very helpful video. Did you overlook the need for a motor cutout if you flip the kayak? Hauling yourself over the hull to right the kayak would not be fum with a propeller spinning around.

I’ve got the lure 10 with a minkota 35 mounted just like that. I left the tiller handle on it and it turns great. Bonus of having it there is that the yak will basically duck turn if you are sitting still and turn the trolling motor 90 degrees.

@tunnelvision_space

Жыл бұрын

Can you say the model number of Minkota cannot find a 35

After you cut the shaft what is the new customized length. I'm looking for a little more oomph and power and thinking of purchasing Minn Kota C30 if lower unit will fit through the Feel Free open well for the Sonar Hub Housing.

Great video and setup Dab, thanks for sharing. I've watched two of your videos now. Do you have a video with your fish finder/sonar transducer set up? Thanks again!

Great idea, had the same one😊

Great video thanks! So the motor is locked straight and you steer with the rudder, yes? I love this mod, but where can a guy put his transducer?

very nice work.how many miles can catch with this set up?

This video should have 1million views.

Hey brother I might have missed it but how long did you end up making the shaft? Thanks for the video! Definitely gonna do this!

Nice job!!

Hey man great video ....question, do you get water in the pod after fishing for a few hours and since your using the pod for the motor where did you mount the transducer and do you think theres enough room for the transducer and the motor.....I'm ready to pull the trigger this weekend and need to know what to get

Very interested in actually buying Feel Free's peddle drive system, though this has really made me think I should try something Similar, as I just purchased an 11.5. My question is how much was spent between all equipment to make this work. Including trolling motor price all the way to wiring and drill bit. If you could itemize the total price compared to the peddle drive price I would love to see it.

Awesome! Wish I knew the dimensions of the pod/ opening? just to figure what trolling motors will fit through the hole. Thanks.

I just got a 3 Waters Big Fish 120 I plan on doing this to since they have the same console. Thanks for the video. Also, how long does that smaller battery work? I was thinking I would have to get one of those 100 pound marine batteries.

this is amazing work, but the catch is that you can only put a tiny trolling motor right? Like I cant use a 55lbs trolling motor since it wont fit through pod.

Great job, i haven't even bought my kayak yet and i'm watching upgrades..lol. We really wanted the 10' lure, but no rudder and i don't believe the center box comes out. anyway i have subsribed.

Yo, nice video! Just did the same thing with the big fish 105, but haven't put it on the water yet. How long do the battery last when using the motor?

What are you using to lock things down to your rail system, it does look the the feel free ones?

I set up mine a little different .Thanks to you and a few more utubers that had vids on putting the motor in the pod . I thought about it a few years and went ahead and installed one . I did add a pwm , so the battery lasts much longer .

@LovingIdaho

3 жыл бұрын

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@ChefDomenic

Жыл бұрын

What’s a PMW?

@s2krazie

7 ай бұрын

Pulse width modulator

@LovingIdaho

7 ай бұрын

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7 ай бұрын

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Great Mod.

Is it possible i wonder to add a sonar eye down there also.....? What do you think?fi

How fast does that trolling motor push The yak

Thanks for sharing, good video 👍👍👍

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

Thanks dude

Awsome mod. Where did you get your battery and how much did you pay for it? How long dose your battery last? Will it push 30# trolling motor?

question is, where did you get the box that connects to the kayak? Mine is just a lid. Same boat

Can u make a parts list

GOOD JOB

What are the dimensions of the pod opening in the actual kayak?

Excellent video... going to order a 120 big fish...

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a good choice!

Awesome 🤘

Dude bro !! great idea and good job !! Need more brains like yours in the world !

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Appreciate that!

@fishfullthinkin127

4 жыл бұрын

I’m jealous I didn’t think about it lol, I’ve been researching kayaks and Jon boats deciding which to go with and the feelfree 11.5 being the yak id go with, and with doing so figuring out how I can mount trolling motor to yaks with steering capabilities ect.. yours is by far superior !!

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot. I recently upgraded the trolling motor to a minn kota 30lb thrust and a 75ah deep cycle battery. Now it gets up and goes! I can beat some of the strongest winds!

@fishfullthinkin127

4 жыл бұрын

Cool !!! Keep doing the dang thing !!

AWESOME!!!!

It looks like this motor has a max thrust of 18 lbs... does this work well for you when there is a heavy current or high winds? I am thinking about doing this to my Feelfree Lure 11.5 but I use mine in saltwater and sometimes have to battle wind and current. Just wanted to know your thoughts...should I step up to a 36 lb thrust motor?

Nice mod! How easy is it to pull up the motor if the props aren't straight up/down?

Still an excellent video!

Thanks for the great vid! Do you have to use a rudder for better steering with the motor mounted in front (center) of the kayak?

@KeepFishingForward

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. A rudder is a must for better control of steering.

Hi. How long does your battery last??

Great job 🤙🤙

@juansalas1120

6 жыл бұрын

Dab4Bass TV ya no problem man I just got a 11.5 n I got some little tricks that I've picked up here n there so I can't wait to get started on mine 🤙🤙

@juansalas1120

6 жыл бұрын

Dab4Bass TV I know for a fact that I will take it easy man n tight lines 👊

thumbs up good job

Nice set up , how’s it been working ?

Thought of the same thing why pay $990 for a peddle drive or more when you can dIy somethings your self. Nice work !!!!!

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

Thank u bud! Diy is the way to go!

Good job dude....

@KeepFishingForward

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it my guy

Looks like these motors are off the market now but the Minn Kota Endura C2 30lb 30" shaft will do the job as well.

@KeepFishingForward

3 жыл бұрын

Yep got that set up now. Check out few my latest kayak update vids 💪🏻

@quick455

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepFishingForward Will do as I was about to do this for my 13.5.

Which motor is used in this video?

NICE!!!

How do you recharge your battery after end of fishing trip? I wish your info section on this video also showed what stuff you used so we can make one trip and come home begin the project

@houston_pmd

5 жыл бұрын

@@KeepFishingForward please mention me if you decide to add a link for supplies used to complete this

Old video but still helpful to me. What kind of speed and battery life do you get with that motor ???

@moemuggy4971

Жыл бұрын

About 3 to 4 mph, and about 3 hours of run time on a 75 mah Lithium at full speed. Just an average. Your boat, motor and battery may differ.

I use the same motor on my Hobie PA 14 and have found that I prefer to let the motor turn freely and use it to steer rather than using the rudder. I find it also turns around in a shorter radius than when I use the rudder. I also have a Feelfree 11.5 lure that I am probably going to put the same type of motor on but probably won't use the center pod box, but make a wood plug instead. Reason is I think the motor head can be lower and more out of the way. I use a Duracell Ultra 35aH AGM battery . Thanks for the video.

@scottjoswick8087

6 жыл бұрын

Bill McClurg check out the wooden bracket I made for my feelfree lure 11.5. Check out searching for feelfree lure 11.5 sonar pod trolling motor bracket

Do you have video for your anchor trolley setup?

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

I can definitely make one!

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@KeepFishingForward

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! 💪🏻

It seems like turning the controller around would cause the throttle controls to be backwards with respect to forwards & reverse. Did you swap around motor connections to fix that?

@surinovak

6 жыл бұрын

Dab4Bass TV great video. It's motivated me to do the same thing with my Lure 11.5. It seems like the perfect complement to the pedal rudder system.

thumbs up charlie

Have you come up with any tricks to get the prop aligned when pulling the motor out to come ashore? I rigged my feelfree in a similar way. I bent some 1/4 inch aluminum stock and riveted it along the side of the sonar pod opening, and I clamp the motor to that. It doesn't track well, but I plan to add a rudder. I get a lot of water in the boat at higher speeds, so I cut out a piece of rubber to minimize that, which only kind of helps. I am curious if you get a lot of water in the soar pod? Any advice you can share is appreciated. Thanks!

@shanecallahan9349

6 жыл бұрын

Awesome mod, man. Great work and great video. Thanks for the info. I have no idea how to get my propeller to align. I'm not even able to reach behind the shaft to turn it by hand. Definitely a pain, but I'll think of something.

@shanecallahan9349

6 жыл бұрын

its a minn kota 30, but because its clamped to the front of the base of the sonar pod, I have to pull up and back at the same time to get it out. I leave it clamped, and shortened the handle so i can fold it flat and store it under my work bench. I was trying to think of like some sort of pin that I could push down to stop the blade, but I don't know if that would work or just ruin the prop. I also considered a weight or something that when the shaft is folds back horizontally. gravity would align the prop vertically. I imagine this would cause it to wobble pretty bad though. Still thinking... I'll take any ideas!

After using the motor through the sonar box for awhile, has the torque of the motor caused you any problems with the plastic box or the mounts of the box to the kayak? I am impressed with the set up you've done here, but worry the plastic box walls might not be able to handle the stress of the motor like the transom clamp system supplied with the motor. Any comment?

@KeepFishingForward

3 жыл бұрын

Its held up great. They made that plastic very strong

@ChefDomenic

Жыл бұрын

I personally don’t think it’s a real problem only because if there does become an issue in time reinforcing it would not be a difficult task

Do you think this would work on the feel free 13.5 v2 and what size motor is that?

@KeepFishingForward

2 жыл бұрын

as long as u got the removable sonar pod, it can be done. Also i upgraded to a 30lb-40lb thrust minn kota. i'm sure if u measure right, you can go bigger than what I have now.

Top pena que não tem no Brasil para comprar vou ficar com meu , Mercury 15 Hp

Have you had any issues with the pod not being water tight once drilled?

@ChefDomenic

Жыл бұрын

It doesn’t need to be watertight. You could remove the pod completely and the water will only come up as high as the natural water level it will never come Over-the-top

I have a question, how do you turn it

@xlxDirtyxlx1

6 жыл бұрын

Dab4Bass TV I may do this if my trolling motor fits. I have a 3waters big fish 120. It is made by Feel free and has a similar dry box. I'm using it for my sonar, but I can move it I think. It has no hull access, so it may be difficult. Thanks, great video.

Do you have a fish finder on it now? If so where did you put it? thank you

@RetailCrimeIntelligence

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for your reply... Okay I saw it on your other video. Im really impressed!. I wonder if people understand what you've done here and how clean it is and functional and at the craziest price point! You should video on your fish finder installation Id love to see it. Again, its in a great spot...You have an eye for this stuff. Let me ask you? Is there any reason why you could not put on a more powerful trolling motor on a Kayak? In other words if you could pick any motor what would it be today?

@RetailCrimeIntelligence

7 жыл бұрын

Okay understood. Well listen thanks for all your responses i appreciate it!

Very helpful. What kind of battery do you use? It looks quite small.

@0863136412

7 жыл бұрын

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@69iochoa

5 жыл бұрын

How long does that battery last ?

@69iochoa

5 жыл бұрын

And have u upgrade from it ?

Will it turn the kayak at all. Don’t want to spend 250 bucks on a rutter

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

It will turn it but not as well as with the rudder. U could have a small tiny paddle board to help u turn it too.

How long do you get out of your trolling motor using the 12 volt battery on you feel free lure kayak?

@landtravels6936

5 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of buying a feel free lure 13.5. I’m 54 years old and 6’3” and 330 pounds. I think having a trolling motor would help me tremendously. Just wondering how long the trolling motor lasts you on that battery?

@landtravels6936

5 жыл бұрын

Keep Fishing Forward Wow, that is awesome. Thanks so much for the feedback. Very much appreciated!!!!!

Thank you for the great video. I fish mainly Texas lakes and have a buddy with the 30 lb thrust motor setup. Your 18 lb thrust seems efficient. Any reason you chose the 18lb thrust over 30 lbs? Any idea your speed on an average day? Just wondering how much difference there is in speed between the 18 and 30 lb motor.

@jamieperu7825

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the fast reply! It does help. I am not really looking for super speed. Mainly, if I am out with others with motors, just wondering if I'd get left far behind. That said, I mainly fish solo, or in a general area with others - not really competing for speed. Thank you again!

@jamieperu7825

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, your setup is awesome and kudos, sir. Just to offer future options, I found this page and it lists a few motors. I am also looking at the Watersnake ASP Salt Water 24-lb thrust motor. 8.5 pounds weight, same price of $129. I want to saltwater fish as well, so wanted to share. Thanks again! Motors: kayakbase.com/best-trolling-motors-for-kayak-canoe-and-small-boats/ www.amazon.com/dp/B007NVNPM4/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I31Z6ASKTT4OGG&colid=1FTJBWF1VDHA2

What exact model trolling motor is that?

@KeepFishingForward

3 жыл бұрын

Sevylor 18 lb thrust

how do you align the prop to pull the motor up?

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

If u go with the sevylor, the prop just wiggles out of the hole easily aligning itself. If u go with a bigger thruster like a minn kota, u will have to reach in the hole to straighten it. Its very easy to do as well. Just as long as u unlug it first so u dont accidently cut ur fingers off lol.

@gfhgfh715

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepFishingForward thanks. Thought of a bar like on some pedal kayak have alignment tool

@KeepFishingForward

4 жыл бұрын

Yea that could definitely work better.

hey bud i have a question on the set up did the kayak come with the hole in the hatch or did u have to cut it cause every review i have looked at the hatch is not completely open so u get back with me before i spend 1300 bucks on the wrong yak

@jamesmiller8543

7 жыл бұрын

now where can i buy one that not ordered off line cause i want so many extras

@jamesmiller8543

7 жыл бұрын

i am from jesup ga if that might help

@jamesmiller8543

7 жыл бұрын

okay i am okay with the drive long as i get to see my new toy and get what i need for it so ill be satisfied with my choose

@jamesmiller8543

7 жыл бұрын

thanks for all the help bud

What are the dimensions of the center pod hole, and whats the max size trolling motor u can put.

@Cmcloughlin4840

3 жыл бұрын

The max length is 11.5”. My 45 lb thrust motor was too big so I got a 30 and it fits perfectly.

@ianlugo4447

2 жыл бұрын

@@Cmcloughlin4840 which brand 30lb fits

@Cmcloughlin4840

2 жыл бұрын

@@ianlugo4447 minn kota