I bet what would help is if they consulted anyone that knew anything about outboard motors. That thing is trimmed waaaaayyy too high. Basically a good rule of thumb is that the trim tab(the flat piece of metal just above the propeller) should be as parallel to the bottom of the boat as possible. That way the motor is pushing the boat straight and not pushing the stern down or up. Not trying to be negative, just a quick tip for you guys. And I enjoy both your stuff on TH-cam and seriously thinking of gettin myself a kayak aswell.
Just set one up with a Suzuki Motor kit today and it came out super clean. They really did a nice job making this a clean and easy boat to rig. Super happy with how it turned out.
Scotty, I need the Warp Drive online asap!! Ok Captain, I have an antique Mercury 6HP engine somewhere down here in engineering, and that"ll give us all the speed we need!
I just got done rigging my Jonny boat today. Waiting on warm weather now. I did a 55lb minnkota Max, and molded kydex skid plates along the bow and bottom. The purpose is mainly for river samllmouth...solo fishing. I've had kayaks for years but you need two people for long trips. With this I can get way further up river and float back down. Also the whole set up is cheaper than a new 9.9 kicker for my boat on 10 horse lakes
These are cool but it seems like a small aluminum jon boat would be a better option at this point. A 10 foot jon either flat bottom or a small V would have more room, more stability and you could have a second person. I just dont understand the market for these... but I guess its there.
@@AliexFolgueira a 10 foot Tracker jon boat is $150 cheaper than this thing, can hold 2 people and is only slightly heavier. I'd take a jon boat over this anyday. I have a 12 foot fishing kayak...after 3 years of using it I think a jon boat would have been a smarter choice...
kayaks are not designed as planing hulls. their tracking hulls. think of the paws on a puma or cougar. their bigger, flatter for more surface contact. the paws on a cheetah are smaller, less contact, more speed. planing hulls are designed to lift the hull up and reduce water surface contact (drag) the solo skiff was designed for the 6hp mercury. will clock 27mph. it's a hybrid surf skiff with planing hull characteristics. (hard chines). the danger of over powering kayaks is that with the soft chimes (rounded), the boat will roll.
Awsome!! Now you’re talking!! I have been telling everyone that 2.5suzuki HP motor is the way to go!! I dont like those battery operated torquedo whatever, battery rans out of power? Gas motor keeps on running as long as you have gas. And its more powerful , you can cover more water for fishing!! I have a 2.5hp suzuki. I had it for a year now. I love it!
Thanks bro, hopefully the youtube robot shows the video to viewers, but I doubt it, I don't think it likes me too much. My videos always check the boxes, long view duration, high like to dislike ratio, lots of watch time, above average click thru rate but just a few thousand views.
Aliex Folgueira not true, I watched a few of your videos before I subscribed. Every time you post a new video TH-cam sends me a notification recommending me to see it even though I wasn’t subscribed so TH-cam seems to like you
If you had to choose between that boat, the bass 100 and the motor it comes with or a big fish 108 pedal drive. Or a pelican pwr 100 with a clamp on trolling motor. I'm after being on the water and traveling as far and long as possible. Any help.
Aliex I know you had a beefier motor, you have me thinking of selling my Hobie and getting a Jonny with a nice electric. Some days f the spots in the Bays here are a long peddle and to get there eats up a lot of fishing time. Maybe once the Torqueedo 1100 watt motor comes out.
Funny how Marty Zoffingers mods with the swivel seat on a Pelican seemed to ride better then this production model that claims to be made for motors. They have quite a bit of work to do.
Pointed out elsewhere by me, Aliex, that what the motorized kayak world REALLY needs? It would be a one horsepower outboard weighing less than 20 lbs. that runs off of the little Propane camping canisters. Lehr has one around 2.5 HP (still too much) but it has been reviewed as "unreliable." And, Tohatsu has made a much better propane outboard . . . but it is 5 HP. Way too much power, too much weight for all but a few kayaks. If someone could make a reliable, propane powered, one-half to one HP outboard weighing less than 20 lbs.? It'd compete very well against the current electric motors and trolling motors. Brad
@@AliexFolgueiranice one. I’ll be doing more research on the boat. I need something like this to be as compact and as stable as possible as I want to fish the coast where I live.
If you put both legs in the kayak, one on each side of the pod, and twist at the waist you will have much better stability. I know as I have a 14 ft square back canoe with an 8 hp Honda. I have a similar seat set up and am a chubby 55 year old dude so it can be done. Gotta stay safe. Eh!
I'm sure in the 108 or Dorado the motor would do better. It's a wider kayak. Wider gets more stability in the chop.... The Johnny boat seat actually swivels so operating a motor is easy.
Just found your channel i hardly ever subscribe but you seem to be having a lotta fun so i subscribed. Thanks for making this video i have been looking for a powered kayak i live on hood canal and i wanna explore but i am getting older and would like a powered kayak.
The Suzuki DF2 2.5 hp outboard would provide plenty of power and its built in tank should give plenty of run time. I use one on my Bass Raider 10E and have never come close to running out of gas. Also it only weighs 29#.
Would like your thoughts or of the group. When it comes to a reliable safety radio.? Came across a youtube clip where the radio failed the yaker when he needed it...Thanks, Max
I have a Hobie Adventure Island with 2.5hp.... I can get 12km per hour speed at half throttle.. full throttle makes no difference... you think a 6hp will push it faster?
This is just awesome Alex. My biggest issue with the smaller 2.5 HP outboards is not having the ability to shift in reverse. Glad to see you test this out!
If man didn't push the limits we would not be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Aliex you are a very intelligent man to get your friend to take the risk. It seemed to go OK offshore. Can you do the offshore test with Honda 2.3hp which I think would be good combination with this boat. That's one small step for man!
@@AliexFolgueira Would like to see how it goes with the 2.5HP in moderate conditions . Definately not the boat for serious offshore stuff but you still want to know how it will go if there is a sudden weather change.
Aliex, I have the Pelican Catch PWR 100. Do you think the transom could support a 55lb 6hp Tohatsu outboard? I'm not interested in going fast, it would be convenient because I already own the outboard and use it as a kicker for my 16.5 ft Alumacraft V-hull. Thanks!
@@AliexFolgueira OK, that answers my question. I won't be trying that, especially with my Garmin Livescope unit sitting on the bottom, not secured or mounted to anything. My trolling motor works fine with it though. Thanks!
So I'm really thinking of getting one of these but with the built in trolling motor. However, the one thing that is making me hesitant is I've heard you really can't paddle with this. If I run out of trolling battery juice, I want to be able to paddle my way back just in case. Is this really true? I wonder what other kayaks may be better for that. I like the price of this though.
Does anyone please know where this park is? I'd like to launch from there. I know its probably fort Lauderdale but the actual name of the park would be very appreciated!!!
@@AliexFolgueira it would definitely get views. I think its gonna be the next direction for Kayaks. 4.5 seems like the sweet spot. 10 is even better !!!
Dam! That was crazy! That little Johnny boat did alot better then I would have thought with a 6hp. Great video guys.🙂
I agree with you 🙂
"You're going over the limit"....."That's what we do here"! 🤟🤟🤟
Need to try it with the planing tabs. I bet that would help.
I bet what would help is if they consulted anyone that knew anything about outboard motors. That thing is trimmed waaaaayyy too high. Basically a good rule of thumb is that the trim tab(the flat piece of metal just above the propeller) should be as parallel to the bottom of the boat as possible. That way the motor is pushing the boat straight and not pushing the stern down or up. Not trying to be negative, just a quick tip for you guys. And I enjoy both your stuff on TH-cam and seriously thinking of gettin myself a kayak aswell.
Just set one up with a Suzuki Motor kit today and it came out super clean. They really did a nice job making this a clean and easy boat to rig. Super happy with how it turned out.
Yeah at icast it looked solid, getting my 2.5 in about a week
Aliex Folgueira hey man hopefully you get the trolling pod I wanna see how it steers in the water. Might get this boat instead of the Hobie 360
Looks like lots of fun... Uncomfortable but lots of fun!! Nothing a bit of modding can’t fix!👍🏽
Oh yeah
Scotty, I need the Warp Drive online asap!! Ok Captain, I have an antique Mercury 6HP engine somewhere down here in engineering, and that"ll give us all the speed we need!
I have this mercury on my 790kg sailboat. 😂 you guys are crazy !!
If you want to go any further, get some wings and you may take off
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He really put that 10 ft boat to the test and probably pushed it more than most people would but it was cool to see
That's what we do here 😁
I just got done rigging my Jonny boat today. Waiting on warm weather now. I did a 55lb minnkota Max, and molded kydex skid plates along the bow and bottom. The purpose is mainly for river samllmouth...solo fishing. I've had kayaks for years but you need two people for long trips. With this I can get way further up river and float back down. Also the whole set up is cheaper than a new 9.9 kicker for my boat on 10 horse lakes
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Get a hydrofoil for the cavitation plate such as Dole-fin or Sting Ray. That will help with plaining issues.
I was expecting and got some nice chop lol. Hairy was a good choice of words.
These are cool but it seems like a small aluminum jon boat would be a better option at this point. A 10 foot jon either flat bottom or a small V would have more room, more stability and you could have a second person. I just dont understand the market for these... but I guess its there.
I don't see how a heavier, bulkier, worse to paddle more expensive Jon boat would be better
@@AliexFolgueira a 10 foot Tracker jon boat is $150 cheaper than this thing, can hold 2 people and is only slightly heavier. I'd take a jon boat over this anyday. I have a 12 foot fishing kayak...after 3 years of using it I think a jon boat would have been a smarter choice...
Hold my beer...
Done
Naw hold my whiskey lol
Tons of fun. I'd like to see how it runs with the Torqeedo 1003s outboard
Headwaters made a a video with the 1003
kayaks are not designed as planing hulls. their tracking hulls. think of the paws on a puma or cougar. their bigger, flatter for more surface contact. the paws on a cheetah are smaller, less contact, more speed. planing hulls are designed to lift the hull up and reduce water surface contact (drag)
the solo skiff was designed for the 6hp mercury. will clock 27mph. it's a hybrid surf skiff with planing hull characteristics. (hard chines).
the danger of over powering kayaks is that with the soft chimes (rounded), the boat will roll.
This Jonny was designed by to plane and it does plane ✈️ As a kayak is very slow
Awsome!! Now you’re talking!! I have been telling everyone that 2.5suzuki HP motor is the way to go!! I dont like those battery operated torquedo whatever, battery rans out of power? Gas motor keeps on running as long as you have gas. And its more powerful , you can cover more water for fishing!! I have a 2.5hp suzuki. I had it for a year now. I love it!
Getting mine delivered today!
I am thinking to put this same engine in my 12" kayak, is a beast
Be careful lol 😆
Great job! You keep pumping out videos the viewers are asking for. I think this will become your most viewed video
Thanks bro, hopefully the youtube robot shows the video to viewers, but I doubt it, I don't think it likes me too much. My videos always check the boxes, long view duration, high like to dislike ratio, lots of watch time, above average click thru rate but just a few thousand views.
Aliex Folgueira not true, I watched a few of your videos before I subscribed. Every time you post a new video TH-cam sends me a notification recommending me to see it even though I wasn’t subscribed so TH-cam seems to like you
@@Moedy1 awesome man, happy to head that, I wish it was more often
I just got a Jonny bass and a mercury 3.5. Can’t wait to try it tomorrow.
Nice rig! Take it slow, learn how the boat behaves I would start with the lowest seating position
That was a Kidney Buster out in the open water 😂🤣😁👍
Next time put 50hp you'll be the first Kayak submarine.
Well this is not a kayak, but thanks for the idea
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If you had to choose between that boat, the bass 100 and the motor it comes with or a big fish 108 pedal drive. Or a pelican pwr 100 with a clamp on trolling motor. I'm after being on the water and traveling as far and long as possible. Any help.
Sweet I have been watching for this video since you brought the thing home. 😁
Heheh wanted to get it right! More Jonny coming 😁
Aliex I know you had a beefier motor, you have me thinking of selling my Hobie and getting a Jonny with a nice electric. Some days f the spots in the Bays here are a long peddle and to get there eats up a lot of fishing time. Maybe once the Torqueedo 1100 watt motor comes out.
Super cool vid my friend! Nice editing too! Liked! :)
Thanks 😁😁 I'm gonna release the next Jonny video today 😀
I plan on putting my 15 hp mud motor on mine. I’m guessing 25 mph or more sketchy
Funny how Marty Zoffingers mods with the swivel seat on a Pelican seemed to ride better then this production model that claims to be made for motors. They have quite a bit of work to do.
They make a steering kit for it, the problem is that the kit only is for a couple models of outboards.
Helps to sit as far forward as possible to balance the weight
It has never hurt to add more horsepower. Go Well.
Yup great to have
Looking forward to more videos on jonny and the pelican hard to pick between the two!
Can't do videos with catch yet but I'll sure test it
Great video that thing looks scary with a 6hp on it. can’t wait to see it with a electric motor
Torqeedo Vid. Coming
Aliex Folgueira Have you tried paddling it like a kayak yet just curious if it could be used as a kayak and a boat
@@dannyo957416 briefly, wanna put more time on it
Do you think if you were using a 2.5 hp that you wouldn't have the splash problem and have you use a seal?
It is easier to install the motor in very shallow water if you tilt it up prop.
Great video, keep them coming 👍🏻
Thanks 😁😁👍👍
Pointed out elsewhere by me, Aliex, that what the motorized kayak world REALLY needs? It would be a one horsepower outboard weighing less than 20 lbs. that runs off of the little Propane camping canisters. Lehr has one around 2.5 HP (still too much) but it has been reviewed as "unreliable." And, Tohatsu has made a much better propane outboard . . . but it is 5 HP. Way too much power, too much weight for all but a few kayaks. If someone could make a reliable, propane powered, one-half to one HP outboard weighing less than 20 lbs.? It'd compete very well against the current electric motors and trolling motors. Brad
Can you add out riggers onto the boat for extra stability?
Yeah
@@AliexFolgueiranice one. I’ll be doing more research on the boat. I need something like this to be as compact and as stable as possible as I want to fish the coast where I live.
Is there any way you can trim this 6hp? If that thing adjusted a little bit I think it would make a world of difference.
If you put both legs in the kayak, one on each side of the pod, and twist at the waist you will have much better stability. I know as I have a 14 ft square back canoe with an 8 hp Honda. I have a similar seat set up and am a chubby 55 year old dude so it can be done.
Gotta stay safe. Eh!
You need a boat tiller handle and you will be able to steer better.
Throttle extender always helps
I'm sure in the 108 or Dorado the motor would do better. It's a wider kayak. Wider gets more stability in the chop....
The Johnny boat seat actually swivels so operating a motor is easy.
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Plug up those scupper holes for another mph or 2.
it has like a tiny one, wont change much
Great job 👍
Hey Alex 👋 what motor do you think I should putbon my Big Fish 108? 2.5 , 4 or 5? Im currentlybusing using it Offshore/Ocean
I ran a 3.5hp on my Pelican catch pwr 100 and had it around 5mph
12ft by 40 will be better, also the fuel tank in the front may help it balance the weight better. No room for tackle with a fuel cell
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what is the max speed that you get with 6hp?
Just found your channel i hardly ever subscribe but you seem to be having a lotta fun so i subscribed. Thanks for making this video i have been looking for a powered kayak i live on hood canal and i wanna explore but i am getting older and would like a powered kayak.
Awesome! Thank you! i love to add motors to my yaks!, im working on a Accent 133x dual motor setup, well maybe quad motor lol
The Suzuki DF2 2.5 hp outboard would provide plenty of power and its built in tank should give plenty of run time. I use one on my Bass Raider 10E and have never come close to running out of gas. Also it only weighs 29#.
Agreed! I have one too super light
Does the lure 11.5 or Dorado seat fit in the big fish 108 or Cabelas Advanced angler ? They are very similar. ..
Be cool to see you guys do that with a pelican bassraider 10e
We gonna do the pelican catch power 100 soon
Did it warp anything? And what material is it made out of
thats a cool little launch spot. where is that at exactly?
Fort Lauderdale, forgot the name
GOOD! My kayak is also an engine.
Would like your thoughts or of the group. When it comes to a reliable safety radio.? Came across a youtube clip where the radio failed the yaker when he needed it...Thanks, Max
Wear PFD, never go alone, take your phone, bring a backup radio
Kayak with motor, all good, I have a motor with mercury 3.3.
How fast did it go?
+ - 8 / 9 miles hour
That was Awsome , Thanks to both of you . Sweet Job Aliex 👍👍
Thanks Steven 😁, did you watch the Suzuki Jonny one?
Aliex Folgueira No , but I’m just about too Aliex 👍
Are you gonna install the trolling pod?
Possibly, maybe
Aliex Folgueira ok cool I wanna see how it performs before I might get a Jonny
Thank you Aliex nice test....
Thanks 😁
I have a Hobie Adventure Island with 2.5hp.... I can get 12km per hour speed at half throttle.. full throttle makes no difference... you think a 6hp will push it faster?
Good test, I know that inlet well, it can at times get a little dicey...👍
Ohh yeah inlets are crazy
as someone who fish in the PNW where a good day is a 4' swell and under 2' of wind chop and a normal day is white cap what is dicey?
Looks fun, I think I am going to buy a cheap 5HP motor for mine
Go for it
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I doubt you would be doing that in our 50° sea water. 😄
Probably not lol
Trim your outboard that's why the bow is Porpoising, also you need to move forward a bit too much wt towards the transom.
Yeah lots of adjustments to do 🙂
I wonder how it would do with like a small whale tail on the motor.
This is just awesome Alex. My biggest issue with the smaller 2.5 HP outboards is not having the ability to shift in reverse.
Glad to see you test this out!
I thought it can go on reverse the 2.5 oh well
The 2.5 rotates 180 degrees and the handle flips over giving you reverse
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Swivel seats and outrigger kit and this boat will rule the market
Ohh yeah, make it your own
Great idea! Island style!
That would be the pelican catch power 100 being released in January
Yup we gonna make videos on that one as well
Test a hobie PA 14 ft with a 3.5 motor or the 4 hp Mercury 4 stroke thanks
Umm sounds good!
Did you edit down the sound of the motor. Pretty quite, Mercury 6hp 4-stroke?
Edit down ?
If man didn't push the limits we would not be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. Aliex you are a very intelligent man to get your friend to take the risk. It seemed to go OK offshore. Can you do the offshore test with Honda 2.3hp which I think would be good combination with this boat. That's one small step for man!
I ordered a Suzuki 2.5, would not really go offshore
No one HAS EVER been to the moon!
We have all been lied to about sooo many things!!
Please do not fall for their lies any longer. ❤️
@@AliexFolgueira Would like to see how it goes with the 2.5HP in moderate conditions . Definately not the boat for serious offshore stuff but you still want to know how it will go if there is a sudden weather change.
I got a question when you put the motor on the kayak did you have to do any registration on anything ?
Yes gotta register within 30days
Aliex Folgueira thank you
Aliex, I have the Pelican Catch PWR 100. Do you think the transom could support a 55lb 6hp Tohatsu outboard? I'm not interested in going fast, it would be convenient because I already own the outboard and use it as a kicker for my 16.5 ft Alumacraft V-hull. Thanks!
We tried didn’t work I guess you can put a huge cooler in the front but it doesn’t fit the transom th-cam.com/video/P89NA8n5wfs/w-d-xo.html
@@AliexFolgueira OK, that answers my question. I won't be trying that, especially with my Garmin Livescope unit sitting on the bottom, not secured or mounted to anything. My trolling motor works fine with it though. Thanks!
So I'm really thinking of getting one of these but with the built in trolling motor. However, the one thing that is making me hesitant is I've heard you really can't paddle with this. If I run out of trolling battery juice, I want to be able to paddle my way back just in case. Is this really true? I wonder what other kayaks may be better for that. I like the price of this though.
Can you put that motor on an ultra skiff round boat
they take 6hp
Does anyone please know where this park is? I'd like to launch from there. I know its probably fort Lauderdale but the actual name of the park would be very appreciated!!!
Which inlet is that?? Pity you don't have polycraft 3m tuffy boats in the US. Check them out.
Hillsborough something I think
@@AliexFolgueira thank you very much.
That looked like fun!
it was for sure
All I can see is tipping over and meeting a hungry bull shark 🦈
hey man, what is that thing you used to reinforce the transom?
the transom plate check it out jonnyboats.com/collections/outfitting/products/transom-motor-plate
Do you know if I can put 9.9hp outboard on pelican PWR100？ I consider if pelican pwr100 can hold over hundred ponds straight on tail end or not?
I would not put anything bigger than a 2.5 on the catch
@@AliexFolgueira Do you know Thai long tail boat? Small boat big engine, I just like to try it on pelican.
That was an awesome video. I am really like the jonny boat.
Thanks Tony, this was an adventure for sure
@@AliexFolgueira i bet it was. You guy's be careful in the storm. If you ever come to indiana stop in.
I would live to see you do a mod to the TW 120 PDL and put a 2.5 on it like your going to do with this one!
Haha thinking about it
Weight distribution is biggest problem 20 pounds in bow would do the trick. The 6hp would be a real option providing the person is 190 or less.
We are under 190#
Aliex why didn't you go for a ride?
That would have Ben a blast bro!
Wasn't super familiar with I and it was overpowered but now I'm ready
could you put a 5 hp mercury on a pelican catch pwr 100?
No, we tried didn't work
what would be the biggest i could do
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could i do a 4
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I want to do this on the big fish so bad.
your 108 will handle it! i can patch up my 108 and put a 10hp should i??? that video may get views lol
@@AliexFolgueira it would definitely get views. I think its gonna be the next direction for Kayaks. 4.5 seems like the sweet spot. 10 is even better !!!
Great video again !!
Thank you 😁 😁 😁
Can you do the same video with 2.5hp. I would like to see so I can decide to get one of these boats. thanks.
Video will be live tomorrow 😊😊😊
I would love to try this on my Revo13. That would be so fuc-king funny!
Cool video and awesome experiment! Stay tuned for my up coming videos where I put a motor on my Kayak and do something like what you guys did!
What's the brand and hp of yours?
Are they making a 14 foot boat next year?
You think that’s faster than on a solo skiff? Please do a review of the solo skiff.
Solo skiff should be faster, it is longer
I have a 30 on a jon boat rated for 3 hp ,its a lil sketch
Actually?
where is that launch?
Can u give me the link of this kayak
You need custom hydrofoils on the motor and trim it out.
sounds great
I wish they had a pedal drive for these
This is awesome!! 🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Nik
@@AliexFolgueira, you should try out that 6hp on that Pelican catch 100 pwr! Can't imagine how fast that thing would go!
We tried and failed too much weight on the back
@@AliexFolgueira Aww that sucks, but it makes sense!
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