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Tag Archives: outrigger for motorized kayak
Small, Outboard Gas Motors Suitable For Fishing Kayaks
Electric trolling motors work well for trolling on flat water, but when it comes to going in choppy water and in the ocean, another type of propulsion comes to mind, and that is (very) small, lightweight, outboard gas engines. This is because electric trolling motors have a low effective power output relatively to the combined weight of their engine and battery, or batteries. They offer a reduced effective activity time, and that could be a problem in long trips, or in adverse weather.
An overpowered boat, or kayak, is unsafe, and keeping safety in mind, most small outboard boat engines are too big and powerful for kayaks – even for the stablest kayak, which is the W500. However, smaller outboard gas motors are hard to find. Continue reading
Clamp Mounted Side Mount For Fishing Kayak Electric Trolling Motor
Various vendors offer clamp mounts for electric trolling motors, for canoes.
This clamp mounted motor mount is offered with an optional outrigger, featuring an adjustable height system, which enables driving the kayak with the outrigger outside the water. The outrigger is not a must-have, and you can drive the motorized W500 without it.
The main advantages of this motor mount are: Best Comfort: The steering handle is conveniently located on your side, and does not require that you turn sideways or backward, or hold your arm behind your back. This is certainly easier from an ergonomic standpoint, and the way to go when outrigger motors are concerned.
Quick and Easy to Install
You attach this motor mount to your W500 fishing kayak using two clamps – It’s quick (takes about 1 minute), easy (no tools needed), and does not require that you drill holes in the hull.
Versatility: 1. You can attach the motor on either side of your fishing kayak, and easily switch sides. This can be an advantage especially if there’s a strong side wind blowing.
2. You can easily and quickly dismount the motor mount, and store it, as well as the electric motor in the W500 hull tips. It’s convenient in case you no longer feel like using the motor, or if you’re going in very shallow water, or in water that has a lot of seaweed, where paddling works better than trolling with a motor. Continue reading
Posted in fishing kayaks, kayak design, kayak fishing, kayak outfitting, Motorized kayaks
Tagged DIY, electric kayak, electric trolling motor, fishing kayak, fishing kayaks, kayak fishing, motor mount, motorized fishing kayak, motorized kayak, outboard motor, outrigger for motorized kayak, shallow water, trolling
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Brian’s Folding Outriggers for Motorized Kayak
I put my W kayak in the water this morning and tried-out the folding amas. Wow!, when I tried my hardest to make it tip , I could not. Just like standing on a concrete floor. Solid, solid as I never thought it would be. That is saying a dickens of a lot, coming from me. I could not budge it at all. Continue reading
Posted in kayak design, kayak fishing, kayak outfitting
Tagged california, DIY outrigger, electric trolling motor, fishing kayak outrigger, folding outriggers, kayak fishing standing, kayak outrigger, kayak sailing, motorized fishing kayak, outrigger, outrigger for motorized kayak, outrigger for sailing kayak, outriggers, sailing kayak, stabilizers, stand up kayak fishing, standup fishing kayak
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W300 Fishing Kayak Motorized With a 2.5 HP Outboard Gas Engine
I thought it may be interesting to revisit the subject of motorizing fishing kayaks with an outboard gas engine. To the best of my knowledge, so far only one W kayak angler has used such an outboard motor: Jim McGilvray, … Continue reading
Roxanne’s Review of her New W500 Fishing Kayak – Connecticut
NEW (June): Roxanne’s W500 Trip to the Backwater of the Farmington River, Connecticut (+Movie) Roxanne Davis from Connecticut is a seasoned kayak fisherwoman who has owned and rigged two early models of the W300 series, and reviewed them. Now she … Continue reading
Posted in fishing kayaks, kayak design, kayak fishing, kayak paddling
Tagged connecticut, fishing kayak outrigger, fishing kayaks, headwind, kayak fishing, kayak outrigger, lateral waves, outrigger for motorized kayak, outriggers, smallie, strong wind, tracking, W500, wakes, waves, windage
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