Homemade Trolling Motor for Hobie Mirage Drive Kayak

~ SUPPLY LINKS ~
Watersnake T24-SW Trolling Motor (shown in video):
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Hobie Cassette Plug (old style):
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12v Batteries:
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**Note: need to get correct style cassette plug for your Hobie. We linked the two styles above. One is rounded ends other pointed.
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Tools Used
Dremel
Drill
Build Time:
30 minutes
My Total Cost:
Under $165
Tutorial on How to Build a Trolling Motor for Your Mirage Drive Hobie Pedal Kayak. Save nearly $1800 and build your own setup instead of buying the Hobie Evolve Torqueedo motor.
Below is a list of other motors that could be used in the same manner. We recommend the T24-sw because it is the most powerful and actually is the same size as the T18s (both saltwater ready). However, here are some links to other trolling motors that fit into the Hobie Mirage Drive. The Sevylor and Coleman are freshwater motors. If using a freshwater motor in saltwater make sure to rinse thoroughly after use.
~ OTHER COMPATIBLE MOTORS THAT FIT MIRAGE DRIVE ~
Watersnake T24-SW Motor (most power):
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Watersnake T18-S Motor (best 18lb thrust option):
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Sevylor 18lb Thrust Motor:
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Coleman 18lb Motor:
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