I noticed in one of your videos you have your lithium battery inside your black pack. Is there enough room in a SS127 for a dakota lithium and a black pack if the battery is not in the pack?
do they have a control that can raise the trolling motor shaft up or down incase you run into shallow water instead of pulling the cord to pull the trolling motor out of the water completely everytime?
Teng Xiong no they do not that would be a great innovation. You can adjust the height before you go out if you know you’re going to be around a lot of cover
Did you have to put a piece of poly board under the quick release to raise it so the pin would clear? I’ve seen several videos where they had to do this. Could you share which brand / model you installed. Great video keep them coming.
J Adams yes I bought it separate. I would say no it’s a bow mounted trolling motor the back really wouldn’t make sense with this type of motor. It’s made specifically to move the water craft from the front.
Tools For Life hey man! I don’t have any issues when the water is rough when the water does come over the bow it just drains out and it’s never very much. I now use a 100ah Dakota lithium battery. I have some newer videos now of my new set up of this same rig with everything that’s on it linked in the description! 👍🏻
@@BassThumbsFishing I am trying to do the same thing because I troll for walleye. Im trying to get a setup to where i can troll on the water for at least 10 hours if I wanted. How long does the battery last?
Hey man! I have a SS127 as well. would it be possible to transom mount this unit? Do the holes on the quick release line up with inserts for the powerpole? Also, I would love to hear some long term feedback on your setup! Thanks!
Hey man thanks for the comment! I have some updated videos on my new set up that I’m running now which is very similar to this one just newer. I wouldn’t recommend mounting it to the back because it’s meant for the front. The steering on the front is way more effective than the back with this motor. Also I have been running a bow mount for almost two years on the ss127 and haven’t had any issues it’s been solid that front flat space on the ss127 is super sturdy and works perfect 👍🏻
Chris Adams I was using a big group 27 at first but I switched to the blue top optima marine battery and haven’t had any issues. I’ve been on the water for 10 hours and it was still pushing a lot of power 👍🏻
Bass Thumbs Fishing Thanks. I was planning on a 54AH Dakota based on weight and cost but now wondering if it will be enough. Will be powering a motorguide Xi3 55lb.
TEXASV8GRT thanks man! It wasn’t hard at all. You just take off the head of the motor and put a pvc inside the shaft so when you cut it you won’t hit the wires. 👍🏻
Very close to the nose of the yak. If you want the exact measurement OEX store will be more then happy to assist you. You can give them a call at (619) 866-6129
Nice video! Nice boat, I just got mine. Do you think I could shorten my shaft about three more inches lower. 32” shaft? Will it sit deep enough in the water? Do you use the anchor anymore after installing the pinpoint gps on the motorguide? Just subbed and keep up the videos.
larryk113 hey man that’s incredible! Yes you can make 32” with no problem. Motorguide is working on a factory shaft for kayaks! I don’t use the anchor at all it’s mostly for looks now. The gps Pinpoint is a awesome feature! I’m going to make a on the water video soon, but man it’s worth every penny! Thanks for subbing. Keep your thumbs ripped
Brian Richard the back end is a little loose when paddling but the flex wings helped that issue. The motor doesn’t affect the stability at all when standing I stand all day long while I’m fishing
nice install man, cant wait to see more on the water of this thing in action.
RHYAK thanks bro! New on the water video is coming soon!
I noticed in one of your videos you have your lithium battery inside your black pack. Is there enough room in a SS127 for a dakota lithium and a black pack if the battery is not in the pack?
Yes I’ve updated my set up since that video and I run the battery in the very back behind the black pak in a battery box
@@BassThumbsFishing thank you, I'm ordering mine tomorrow
@@Boilermakers_92 awesome bro 👊🏻
do they have a control that can raise the trolling motor shaft up or down incase you run into shallow water instead of pulling the cord to pull the trolling motor out of the water completely everytime?
Teng Xiong no they do not that would be a great innovation. You can adjust the height before you go out if you know you’re going to be around a lot of cover
Good morning from Greece, I want to put something similar in my kayak, this electric motor in addition to holding on to fish, can be used for running
Spiros kardianos kayak fishing nice man it’s a great set up and can be used for almost any type of fishing
@@BassThumbsFishing That is, this is only for fishing, we cannot use it as a main engine?
Spiros kardianos kayak fishing ya I use it for main engine and fishing
Thank you my friend
Where could you buy the quick release mount?
Junior Provencio you can order it through www.kayakfishingsupplies.com or give their store a call and they will help you out.
+1 (619) 866-6129
Did you have to put a piece of poly board under the quick release to raise it so the pin would clear? I’ve seen several videos where they had to do this. Could you share which brand / model you installed. Great video keep them coming.
How annoying does the motor get in the way when casting?
It rarely ever gets in my way 👊🏻
@@BassThumbsFishing thanks man
@@BassThumbsFishing did I hear right that you cut your shaft to under 36"? Or were you saying you cut 14" off
@@BassThumbsFishing I just ordered the xi3 36"
Did you buy the quick release mount separate or was it included? And would the xi3 work well mounted from the transom?
J Adams yes I bought it separate. I would say no it’s a bow mounted trolling motor the back really wouldn’t make sense with this type of motor. It’s made specifically to move the water craft from the front.
What gauge wire did u use
Jason Ausmus 8 gauge
Hey bud, how does this handle in rough conditions does the bow take on alot of water due to the weight of the motor?
Also is there a way you could link the battery you are using?
Tools For Life hey man! I don’t have any issues when the water is rough when the water does come over the bow it just drains out and it’s never very much. I now use a 100ah Dakota lithium battery. I have some newer videos now of my new set up of this same rig with everything that’s on it linked in the description! 👍🏻
@@BassThumbsFishing I am trying to do the same thing because I troll for walleye. Im trying to get a setup to where i can troll on the water for at least 10 hours if I wanted. How long does the battery last?
I was just scared that the weight on the front of the boat would cause the front to ride low and take on water
Hey man! I have a SS127 as well. would it be possible to transom mount this unit? Do the holes on the quick release line up with inserts for the powerpole? Also, I would love to hear some long term feedback on your setup! Thanks!
Hey man thanks for the comment! I have some updated videos on my new set up that I’m running now which is very similar to this one just newer. I wouldn’t recommend mounting it to the back because it’s meant for the front. The steering on the front is way more effective than the back with this motor. Also I have been running a bow mount for almost two years on the ss127 and haven’t had any issues it’s been solid that front flat space on the ss127 is super sturdy and works perfect 👍🏻
What battery are using to power the trolling motor
Chris Adams I was using a big group 27 at first but I switched to the blue top optima marine battery and haven’t had any issues. I’ve been on the water for 10 hours and it was still pushing a lot of power 👍🏻
@@BassThumbsFishing How many Amp Hours is your Blue Top Otima battery?
Kevin Higgins it’s a 50ah, but now I run a 100ah Dakota lithium
Bass Thumbs Fishing Thanks. I was planning on a 54AH Dakota based on weight and cost but now wondering if it will be enough. Will be powering a motorguide Xi3 55lb.
Kevin Higgins I would recommend the 100ah, but if you can’t afford that one then the 54ah will be fine!
How much does the tm weigh? Nice setup!
Monty Hale thank you! It weighs about 40lbs 👍🏻
Cool setup. Was it a pain to do the chop on the shaft?
TEXASV8GRT thanks man! It wasn’t hard at all. You just take off the head of the motor and put a pvc inside the shaft so when you cut it you won’t hit the wires. 👍🏻
@@BassThumbsFishing Do you think next time you have to do one that you could do a video, I would hate screw up an expensive TM
What black box is that behind the seat with pole holders ? did you buy it or make it ?
ucandoit555 it’s the black pak by yak attack
How close to the front did you mount the block?
Very close to the nose of the yak. If you want the exact measurement OEX store will be more then happy to assist you. You can give them a call at (619) 866-6129
Nice video! Nice boat, I just got mine. Do you think I could shorten my shaft about three more inches lower. 32” shaft? Will it sit deep enough in the water? Do you use the anchor anymore after installing the pinpoint gps on the motorguide? Just subbed and keep up the videos.
larryk113 hey man that’s incredible! Yes you can make 32” with no problem. Motorguide is working on a factory shaft for kayaks! I don’t use the anchor at all it’s mostly for looks now. The gps Pinpoint is a awesome feature! I’m going to make a on the water video soon, but man it’s worth every penny! Thanks for subbing. Keep your thumbs ripped
Bass Thumbs Fishing thanks for the reply! Maybe I’ll make some TH-cam videos. When I get setup. Just joined KBF this week.
nice setup. How well does she track when paddling? How did the motor affect stability when standing?
Brian Richard the back end is a little loose when paddling but the flex wings helped that issue. The motor doesn’t affect the stability at all when standing I stand all day long while I’m fishing