My Motorized Mokai Kayaks
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- Mokai Kayak: Here is a quick explanation and review of the Mokai motorized kayaks that I recently purchased used. They are the 2012 model and arguably the of best run of the boats. I have not actually seen the new models and the opinions expressed in the video are based on my online research.
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I bought a used 2014 Mokai in 2019. I have referred to this video many times to help me use my mokai. I am a 66 year old woman and love riding it on my stretch of the Allegheny River in northwest PA. Luckily I have a guy up the road that loves working on my boat and keeps it in condition to ride every summer. He also has found this video extremely helpful. Thank you.
Many years ago, circa 1974-5 I bought an "electric kayak". It had a control stick almost exactly like your boat with an electric trolling motor in the rear. The only giveaway was a small hump on the rear to allow for the steering arm for the motor. the motor had a weed basket over the prop that protected it.... I would put a Marine battery in the bow and with a cockpit at least as big as yours you had plenty of room, in fact room enough for my wife and I both. You needed about 5-6" of water beneath the boat for prop clearance, but still that wasn't much... We bought a larger boat and sold it, I really wish we had held onto it. The battery would last about 8-10hrs of hard use and recharge in about the same amount of time... I miss it, I believe the company located in northern Utah is not in business any more.... good job, like your channel and Deep Diggers also, neat he is in the US. Years before I bought the electric, I build a kayak, wood frame with canvas over the top. I ran the Colorado, Green and several other rivers, we sent 2 wks on the Yellowstone Lake, camping and fishing in the southeast arm of the lake (primitive area) what a beautiful time, if you tore a hole in the boat you simply pulled over, cut a piece of canvas to cover and used rubber cement of patch and 20 mins you were bake on the water...
An honest review is a rarity and I thank you for that.
Thank you for showing me how your kayaks are propelled very interesting to see how they work and the motor thank you once again Best wishes from the UK
Watch all your vids Chig. First saw this video about 18 months ago to metal detect along many of the rivers in my area and there are plenty. Thanks to this video I decided to wait and search for a used older model. Last week I found two Mokais about 5 hours away and I will be picking them up in about a week. Just so happens they are also 2012 Mokais and plan to modify both of them myself. My strong mechanical abilities give me the confidence to do so. Plan on metal detecting old fords, ferries and other gathering areas along the rivers. It is in my blood. As a kid, my grandpa and grandma would take me to the New Mexico desert and with their Old Whites metal detector(live in Oklahoma now). And yes we hunted for old bottles too. Found bunches. Anyway thanks for the great information. Good luck buddy!
I will never understand why some companies doesn't take advantage of their customers experiences with their products. It's such a cheap way to get valuable improvement proposals!
in this case I would say: if you want something done right do it yourself
Unless the company is at max capacity I don't see why the won't take advantage of new customers.
humans being idiots buy and then call maker wining. not fast enough, need in pieces so can trunk it. , so word gets around , not usable, maker goes out of business. .
Any business that ignores customer feedback does so at it's peril. I believe the new models suitable for inshore use whereas the older model is very suitable for shallow draught use, so why not produce both? Mind you if a customer cannot get an answer to an email enquiry why bother buying any.
Best boat kayaks I've ever seen in my life! ... at least the year model you have, and the way you've configured it, that is.
I love honest opinions it's the only way to be. I only wish the manufacturers would listen to their customers more.
when i first found your channel wasent that into it
but now im hooked
im soo addicted on your videos that as soon as i see one come out i watch it no matter where im at
your doing such an amazing job
keep it up!
350 000 subscribers Beau!!! Awesome! I just saw myself getting 47 subs and got really happy! It makes you understand the massive amount of people! Congrats Beau and keep up the great work!
Also will you ever search for gold? Would be cool! With that, have you ever found a gold nugget with the metaldetector? Would be awesome!
I've been waiting for this video , so glad you made it . sometimes simple is better,
We definitely think alike, when it comes to modifying things to suit our needs. Awesome video buddy
I'm glad you made this video, I was dying to know what you were getting around in.
Thank you for making this video. Very informative. Now here's to hoping they fix the issues with their new designs or someone else sees this video and comes up with something even better.
Beau: Thanks for the review. I was considering one of these (the new ones) until I saw your review. But I think I'll pass now. I've also contacted the company and suggested they watch this video and reach out to you. Perhaps if enough folks complain, they might offer two models - one for those who prefer speed and one for those of us who prefer shallow water performance.
I like these boats. Reminds me somewhat of the river rescue jet boat that I operated. We carried a special tool to clear the intake with. What I loved about those rescue jets was how shallow they would operate. I had never thought of a kayak with a jet before. Wouldn't you know I recently bought my first kayak but I am the motor.
Glad you did a video on the boat kayak. Thanks for all the info. I'll make sure and stay away from the new models. You would think they would test out their own equipment and see where things don't work and do work
I was dieing to ask you about the boats and was hoping you'd get around to it. You covered everything that I would have ask.
Thanks stay safe. We'll be watching!
Great video 👍 thank you for your rundown on these little boats, I think you just made up my mind - I'm going back to building my own from old jetski parts. Thanks :)
cool little boats actually I'd like to have one myself
+Aquachigger definitely useful for what you are using it for... most excellent purchase...now is that suburu a 2 or 4 stroke engine?
+Aquachigger dude I love your videos and you are always funny and make me laugh I love to watch your videos and it's so exciting when you find something really expensive and ancient ps I wish I could meet you in person but I live in Minnesota and I don't think you live in Minnesota but you are awesome and keep up good work
+Aquachigger ps I also have a channel if you want to check it out
+Z Nelson I'll check out your channel I have one as well
+Z Nelson i got one too (channel)
Thanks for the info. I was actually looking at buying one. I think I will stick with used. Thanks again.
A 340k subscriber base...I'm surprised they don't GIVE you one. I imagine they'll be getting inquiries since you've been using them. I know that I went out right away and looked them up. Very rare indeed!
I have often thought about asking you about them as it seems like a nice boat to have, but now that you putthis video up, I think I have had secong thoughts now. Thanks for the info
I love your honesty and I love most all of your videos! Thanks!
Thanks I've been wanting to see your boats!
That was good to see those boats thank you for the video.
Sweet, I was hoping you had a video about your Mokai; thank you, it's so cool.
Okay so how did TH-cam know that an hour ago I was wondering about your boats. Then this video pops up in my recommendations? Lol
Hey, Thanks for sharing that ... that was great!
I absolutely love this channel! Great video once again absolutely amazing! :)
+Aquachigger I absolutely will :) thanks for the reply :)
I'm glad u did a vid on these .. after I saw your other vid I was searching for what the heck they wer called .... I def want one bu seems like they are hard to find used !
Very cool. Love your videos. Keep it up! Hope you keep finding neat things on gour journeys.
You have enough subscribers to crowd fund your own design. 75,000 views from nearly 350,000 subscribers. I am not surprised they have not reached out. You are competition.
get with the program sectional sofas look good at Costco now. Plenty of room.
sorry for picking on Samuel Clemens, talk to Reggie Fountain or Boston Whaler, really man... realize the cultural phenomenon you are.
Mr Chig, thanks very much for these two vids, they answered my earlier questions!
that is a great design the way it is, i would purchase one if priced right, love your videos man keep up the awesome work and happy hunting
Thanks! Good information! You answered all my questions!
Awesome boats! Would LOVE one of these! A real essential tool for river exploring! NICE! < - - - -
Thanks for the info Beau. I'd love to have of those.
Awesome! Yeah I was also wondering what you used. Thanks for the info on them!!
super neat i may try to cobble a diy one together for the cottage they seem like a good time
Honestly that was a very informative video. Thank you.
It is what it is. Great video! I had no idea that Subaru made small engines!
thanks chigg, would love to have one someday, they are cool indeed
Like your video, just have a suggestion for the flotation issue. You can get small devices that fit under the gunnel on
both sides that can be inflated by a CO2 carriage if and when needed Will provide enough flotation to keep the
vessel from sinking. I've seen some earlier Kayaks and the Louisiana version a Pieroue which we use in the
swamps with an electric trolling motor added and mechanical controls and waterproof switches. Used for fishing,
duck hunting and transportation loads back to the camps.
Excellent video. I was wondering what you use. They look fantastic and fun to use.
Thanks for the awesome video.
Hmm, I will no longer link other's to their web site. I had no idea they wouldn't answer consumer questions. What a let down. :-(
If you or anyone ever needs help with a Mokai, I am always quick to reply and can help with anything necessary. ;)
Mokai needs an Aquachigger model for the hunter/warriors, and a jet kayak for the thrill seekers. As a business man, double the customer base, double the revenue. But, the Chigg model must have his army logo on it. As well as Chigg gets to torture test new boat developments on his rivers in the Shenandoah Valley. It could be huge.
YES ! YES, YES !
Hey Chigg, I sent them an email and inquired if they would ever consider returning to the original one piece design.
This is the reply I got next day: "The current design is stronger and stiffer. By every measure a better craft and can be left together. The used market is a good source to purchase. I do not think we would reintroduce that model."
Anyhow, just a little tidbit of info i gathered while trapped in my soul stabbing government cubicle...rave on!
I vote Beau for President!
Great video! I have always wondered how those boats were made and how you didn't mess up the propeller when you went over rocks.
you and nugget are my only channels. keep up the good work
Thank you for this video!!! I watched the one of you skimming along the river in Wast Virginia and I was wondering how you were able to do that. How cool!!! Sorry they changed the design though.
I am so glad that my two mokais are older and don't have a crappy servo or no jet pump protection but mine still have a Honda 190 four stroke
Enjoyed the video and all your treasure hunts as well.
I saw one on the New River last weekend. I didn't know exactly what it was other than a motorized kayak.
I have a 2011. Great boat. No problems other than a mis-shapen gas tank. They got right back with me and replaced the tank. Yep, these older boats will work perfectly in rocky rivers. I have humped and thumped over rapids and shallows with no damage to anything. A set of louvers fixed the original "hot restart" problem.
Really enjoy your channel, Beau! My nine year old daughter even enjoys watching with me, lol! Keep up the good work! GL&HH
1 for sale now in Dingmans Ferry on Craigslist. Looks badass chigg.
Love the videos Chigg, Happy hunting.
I know this is an old video but do you have to register the boat with the state because it has a motor??
I can think of a lot of places I could go on that thing.
Chigg you are amazing I absolutely love your videos I always watch them with my mom keep up the great work
This is why all businesses should hold consumer focus groups!$$$$$$
ok nevermind, iasked you before to show the boat n i just got answered i see. : ) gee thanks! Jack
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Thank You so much for the boat vidio. I was wondering about the boat .
Well, blankety blank! Enough said. I would have loved to buy one like yours. But they don't make them like that anymore. Just great! So now, I Wish I'd never heard of them now. I have two canoes and a kayak, so the very idea of my olda$$ needing just one vehicle to go on an adventure of our kind up and down shallow fast creeks and rivers is one that I I'm certain, I will regret, knowing. LOL! Just fabulous.
Cool little boats/kayaks, never seen them in Australia. Thank you for posting the video. Cheers.
Good to see billy bob Thornton again! Thanks for the vid billy!
Beau, learned a long time ago that if you see a vehicle tool whatever. That You need to buy 2 of it. At it's service life ends roll out the one saved in the barn. The Manufacturer has
made soo many improvements the changes to effect the 'improvements changed the utility of the item.Loosing mor current customers...Like the Jeep CJ7 InLine 6 w/ 5spd Manual to
the next version 'wrangler'. It took a couple of years but Jeep seems to have gotten their Game Back,
Thanks for the video covering the pros and cons.I was bummed to hear that the newer ones that "nest" together for transport had issues.I was looking for something to use that would transport easily in my truck.
Now this is awesome! ill need to get one and zoom up and down the rivers
You should see if that outdrive portion matches to any former sea craft, to pull a outdrive unit and attach a reverse gate, another idea like sea doo did, is to attach two plates for power free steering while off or at idle, you could make them yourself! The one thing that sucks so much about a jet pump is when it gets clogged you have to clean it out and when you suck up gravel it really can cause issues! I had a small stick get stuck on my polaris while at a high speed jam in between the impeller and the walls of the drive, it would not go past 5 mph and I had to tear off the grate, then break the stick to free it from the gap it wedged in! I have thought about designing a pedal powered screw type propeller driven kayak, that has no chains, only gears and a shaft with twin rudders for shallow and open water use! Either using a gear reduction system or finding a centrifugal clutch to increase the propeller turns with less effort! I will be moving to Alabama and we have a big lake/reservoir called Wilson/Wheeler lake to test different types, it is about 5 minutes from my other home!
For the hull, I want to try a combination or several combinations of materials, including carbon fiber/fiberglass, fiberglass/plywood and layered wood veneer with a resin based bonding agent! I think a foot powered version will be good for the environment and great for family outings in groups of boats, the propeller combinations will include fiberglass/plastic composite, machine aluminum and carbon fiber! The rudder system will be spring loaded, will be a combination of composites and will move to avoid snags like trees, etc and the rear hull of the kayak style boat will be raised and flattened so only a few inches of the propeller sits below the lowest part of the hull and will have a circular shield to protect against low depth encounters. It will have a double hull that is either foam lined or a pressurized air core using a single layer on the interior to make the emergency flotation completely sealed and prevent a complete sinking!
The addition of catamaran style pontoons as an attachable option for extra roll control and storage will be on the agenda, for camping gear, fishing gear, food and even a cooler! The foam insulation would be great for cold climates like Alaska shoreline kayaking!
Partner up with Polaris and maybe Garrett and make your own designed for what you do. I could see plenty of areas for improvements and additional accessories. These would be great for adventure , fishing, hunting, military, white water, rescue, competition, surf, ect.
like the looks of them. I think it would be cool to have a little flap(or set of flaps) on the side at water line that you could open ahead of the intake to do a stay in boat intake flush. It doesn't look like it would be that hard to make a few of those up, if a guy had enough interest might be worth while.
Those are so cool! I saw one atop of a truck last week and instantly thought of you. Too bad they don't know what they are doing wrong.
The company should hire you!! Thanks for the upload
Love your channel amazing video like always
Great video! I'm gonna figure out how to construct one myself! Keep digging my brother!
Initially, I thought you rented the boats. Now I find out you bought them and modify them. Nice going!
the idea for the rig is a river rats dream. been dying to learn more. now I HAVE the info for my research THANKS! p.s. my mind is going nuts with the mods I could accomplish with this rig!
loving all you videos keep up the good job
I have a jet propulsion boat design. that is suppose to have a super shallow draft, but its a side by side design, where the driver and a passenger sit side by side, but its very short, suppose to navigate the super shallow swamps of here in Florida. still in the design plans.. mainly having trouble sourcing the 'jet' part of it. but I hope to have it done in about 2 years.
Funny, after just watching a vid. with you in the Kayak, I was wondering about the motor and the props getting caught up in rocks, cables, etc., I was going to ask you to put up a vid. on your boat, but now I don't have to.
Since I am a little hypersensitive I would have modified it to an electric engine, of course waterproofed to the point of idiocy.
Getting rid of exhaustfumes and noise would make the journey up a river so much more serene...
Great video, as always. I am hooked on this channel, you have a really good way of presenting everything so that a viewer feels like you are talking directly at them as if they were there with you.
Even with the best battery technology it wouldn't exactly be light, or cheap. But yea I totally get what you say, the noise is annoying even just watching the videos.
I have considered this and I am thinking that the petrol engine in it now must have some weight to it already plus the weight of the fuel, so I recon the total might even come out to the electrcal engines advance?
Depends on the range you want, if you expect to putter around all day probably not. But we are getting there, slowly.
Sweet boats... And sweet little Toyota in the background if my eyes serve me right... Maybe a video on that too lol
+Aquachigger hard to find a decent one here in Ohio because the salt destroys the frame and body
Thanks for the information!!
Thanks for doing this video! Yes I did research on them! And found there sight! They are out of New York. Thanks for the heads up! Will keep that info in mind!
A 2004 Mokai sold on eBay this last 4th of July with the trailer for $25,00,00 It had a Honda motor (really nice looking)and of course was local pick up only, in Sparrow Bush NY.
If I were you I wouldn't call it a kayak, I would call it a Beaut.
Excellent!
Rofl
really like the purpose of that kayak.I wish you could find something like that where i live...
just something for you to think: you should try to get a spare turbine/jet pump so when they discontinue that model and you have a problem, you are not SOL. love your videos man.
The new pumps are backwards compatible with the old models with a little adjustment. The steering nozzle is the only major change that couldn't be used, but the old nozzle would bolt right on.
Beau, I love your video's and this one included but my eyes were kept drawn to the blue and white pick up in the back round,
I love the American pick up trucks and the one you have looks to have a nice colour combination, I would love to own a one a one to use here in the UK
Hi Beau,
Yep I was wrong about the colour of the pick up I was tired and my eyes must have been going lol Yeh its the silver one over your right shoulder @ 1.19 it looks a good truck
In the 50's Chris Craft had the optional Chris o Matic shifter aka "dock crashers" (was basically an early version of using servos like on the new kayaks they make) with an electric shifter and a hydraulic cylinder that shifted the manual gear box. Well when you were coming back to the dock quickly shift into reverse and well that always didn't happen when the contacts corroded and you went straight into the dock. So they pretty much proved until hydraulic gear boxes came out that system wasn't nearly as reliable as a manual system.
I guess they never heard of the term "If its not broken don't fix it". Anyways another great vid. Keep up the great work.
ive been subscribed for awhile and im not sure how i found this channel but i really love every video keep it up
great video and thx for all the information
thanks for the info. good to know.
The Mokai Es Kape looks like theyve went back to the original design, even stating that they are ideal for shallow waters and going back to original thinking. I like the fact, the front and engine part can nest into the main part for transporting easier, thats cool, pity its hjard to get thewe kind of kayaks in the UK though, theyd be ideal in the west coast of Scotland between small islands and sea lochs.
Excellent review!
Great video. I've been hoping for a video about the boats since you got them.
That's so funny! I was gonna ask if you could do a review of your boat
I really love your videos😀
Okay I was thinking how you could manage going up to that Burnside bridge in so shallow water. Good video!!