Bixpy Jet Motor Kit For Hobie Pedal Kayaks 

Yeah imma make a sail

Also.. the motor makes it so you have to register it in most states

I don't think this tiny motor is gonna be a problem!​@@copperstaterocketguy1640

I will bring up the concern to Bixpy. I never found it to be an issue, but I don’t stay in skinny water much.

DONALD 2020 Main thing for “you” is getting into the shallows. Not everyone hangs in the shallows. Most of my friends use kayak to run offshore. I’m usually going out in deep water. Heck I’m even using my kayaks for scuba diving now. People can easily shorten the mount shaft if they want it running skinny. People shorten trolling motor shafts all the time and this would be even easier. I just have never found the need. However, I plan to discuss short shaft options with Bixpy since some viewers have requested it.

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@@KayakDIY yeah I don’t know why they made the shaft so long, the longer the shaft the more strain it is under, plus the obvious of not being able to use in shallow water.

Yes at times it would. It isn’t for everyone. Not everyone has room for a boat and boats typically are money pits. I know...I own one. Haha.

i can relate i own a sailing boat haha , we have a saying in the uk about boat ownership , " if you want to know what its like stand under a cold shower & tear up money " XD @@KayakDIY

It’s way cheaper than boats. Even little bay skiffs are a couple grand and even the motors are a grand for some of the smallest ones. I’m looking for fishing boats but gave up with the price I already got my outback..

Or attach an electric trolling motor.

@@SaltyMcBoatFace boat is an acronym for..bust out another thousand

Yeah we goop it on pretty thick. It squeezes out excess when the two connectors mate up. 😬👍👍

Christopher Feller I’m in agreement with you on that. However those differences seem to make it much more efficient and powerful than other motors of similar size.

Yep! 👍 Know your local laws...OR be extra extra sneaky and have lots of money to pay fines for the stupid laws! 😁

The land of the free, is no more be sure to vote. Slave

In looking at the supplied link to the bixby Website it says the following low speed 1.3 MPH for 10 hours medium speed 2.5 MPH for 4.5 hours High Speed 4.5 MPH for 1.15 hours

I told Bixpy about my Hobie Pro Angler 14 speed results and they too were surprised, but we had two GPS speedometers running. One on fish finder and other via phone which has proven reliable. I filmed it with KPH as unit of measure because it is more accurate than MPH when using the phone app. So the Hobie PA14 with Bixpy I believe is definitely capable of higher speeds than advertised. As for runtime I get 5hrs running mixed speeds 1-5. The battery typically covers me for a day of kayak fishing. I don’t run speed 10 all the time.

Speed totally depends on the kayak hull that Bixpy is mounted to. I have achieved 7mph via my Viking Profish Reload Kayak.

Enjoyed video,would you share how you inserted the GPS information into the video? Thanks in advance.

No more tha 40 mns for sure.

no you could not. A down payment maybe? or a very old boat? Have you ever thought that people enjoy fishing out of kayak more that boats in some cases? Sure maybe we spend a few grand to setup our kayaks, but after that we have no more maintenance or fuel costs. Also don't need a trailer.

@@thereelaccountant9246 im an avid kayak fisherman with about $1000 in my yak actually, so yes i completely understand. Also spending $4000 can get you a really nice boat. We're not talkin about wasting 60k on something brand new. Thats just foolish.

@@2inHeartattack well that’s the conclusion he automatically jumped to lol

@@watchingyourvideo8029 society makes people think they gotta have the nicest shit out there or its junk.

Albert Villacampa Takes many hours of research online and even more actually trying to fish. I’ve been fishing for 3 years and it really only picked up for me this year. I still don’t feel like I know enough to start a channel. I jus keep teaching myself different ways to fish.

Should be able to do a rudder mount on the ocean kayak. That is how I did my Viking kayak and Vibe Kayaks use rudder mount setup too. I used to own a Ocean Kayak Malibu PDL....it was one of my favorite pedal kayaks of all time....especially for the money.

Did you see my RU-vid short on the $20,000 kayak! 😂

Stephen Duquette Some viewers are always skeptics. Don’t want them to think they missed anything. 😂

LOL that's true. But you can't paddle or pedal a bass boat for fun. Still you're logic can't be argued with if you're just out to save $$$. Well said.

You are missing the point of kayaks then, it is a completely different experience.

sure kayaks are a specific experience...shallow water capabilities and affordable fun...this eliminates both

Yeah I don't want another motor or batteries to maintain so I'll try these pedal kayaks

That makes sense,saving money,and getting more.

Been thinking about doing this myself

A LOT cheaper too!!!!!

*You will need the Bixpy Outboard kit and this Hobie Thru-hull adapter:* lddy.no/14y09 This motor and adapter kit will then fit Hobie & multiple brands of kayaks that use the fin style pedal drives. 😎👍

@@KayakDIY thank you so much will place the order with confidence now 🎣🎣🎣🎣

Regarding Wh vs Ah: Amen! Ah is just so much more intuitive. 👍

My thoughts exactly- I fitted a water snake motor to my hobie with a drastically shortened shaft - worked a treat and still able to go through shallow water- this one is far to long and restricts the hobie

Couldn't you see....I just looked at the reflection in the water and when there wasn't a wave I saw a great reflection. 😁

Michael Staab Never leave the house without it. 😂👍 Actually, I think we might have hung out with you guys after filming this vid. Likely fell out of my pocket. You can keep it. Sharing is caring.

You can now get out of his path quicker. It is a benefit to have it over not having it in that scenario. Also, a 35’ vessel at 35mph you should notice in advance. If you are in waters where you won’t be seen easily then you should be taking more measures to ensure they see and hear you.

@@KayakDIY they see me and couldn’t give a darn. The wakes can be quite severe.

Not at all lol needs to be 10hp outboard or more

We do whatever we want in Florida!

Yes. In Florida where they are even the paddle board needs to registered and have numbers if it has a motor. Any craft in public waterways with even the smallest motor need to be numbered.

don't need registration with troll motor.

@@jimbob5013 Yes, In Florida you do. Even with a Kayak you need to register. I lived there for 4 years and have had two fishing kayaks registered . It's only $30 but as soon as you add a motor of any type it must be tagged.

I have found that not all kayaks work well for bulky conventional trolling motors and heavy batteries. Not to mention the wireless controller and mounts add flexibility in mounting. The price is actually reasonable considering the tech and competitors. Just might not be for everyone.

That is my thinking after comparing the cost factor and actual usfulness of this unit - whose 'new tech/new kid on the block' status always attracts people who have to have the newest gimmick for their garage. And hooking up a small electric motor is easy to do without making it an ordeal.

It had to be in order to fit the widest selection of “Hobie style” pedal kayaks. You could custom cut it shorter, but then it wouldn’t fit as many fin drive pedal kayaks.

That's about normal for Kayak motor mounts... 12"

This is a snake oil products for people who are rich and dumb. Usually people who buy this are people who were born middle class and rich.

Good point. I guess you could always pretend to be paddling like hell.

Depends on the overall length, at the State recreaction areas lakes once any watercraft is over ten feet long it is required to be registered if memory serves me correctly, but then again I've used an eleven foot pelican for years without any problems. That may have been due to not being equipped with any type of propulsive unit though - now I've got to contact the Park Rangers at Lake Perris to make sure.

Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words and loyal viewership! Couldn’t do what I do without people like you. Massachusetts is one place I haven’t been to yet. In fact I haven’t seen much of that section of the U.S. Wife and I did a 3300 mile road trip for our honeymoon. We visited a lot of the east coast, but didn’t get that far north. Someday in near future want to visit that area. Any recommendations?

Todd W. Perry if you think $1000 is a lot of money for Bixpy then look at the price increase that Hobie kayaks just reportedly did. Btw I love Bixpy. Don’t regret it at all, but I would likely only buy used Hobies from now on due to price hike. Hobie I guess claims it has to do with tariffs. That is what I heard. I love the PA14 but it is crazy expensive now. Not sure I can justify it. I can justify Bixpy due to the versatility. I use Bixpy on all my crafts and even for diving. I love it.

Here ya go! 🙂 lddy.no/3lir

Right? Why not just buy a boat?

*Links are in video description listed below the video.* You can also find details here: lddy.no/3lir

Said no women ever.

Actually faster...Sharks have requested mounts. We will have Bixpy powered sharks in no time. LOL

I love living here. Can’t imagine living anywhere else.... except maybe a Caribbean island. 😬👍

I thought that looked like West coast Florida water! Shout out from Lakeland, FL!

I go sailing with a USCG official and know several FWC officers. I’ve collaborated with them on clean water efforts. Our channel in past year was one of the largest financial donor for Calusa Waterkeepers organization. We also got a pretty good reputation in the community for feeding the homeless via our channel sponsorships. Many kayaks I film aren’t mine and we are testing project ideas before registering. I understand your concern. Most of the issues stem from youtubers being targeted by viewers who report and want to stir up reactions. There is a huge problem right now with RU-vidr families having Swat called on them as pranks. It is dangerous and people can die. I have a 2 yr old and one of my greatest fears is having a viewer do that. I did a live video few months ago and viewer threatened my family members and gave out their addresses. Live streams are the most dangerous because some viewers want to see a reaction live so that is when they call police with fake tips.

I have other videos showing primarily paddleboards. Literally have a playlist on this motor and using it on multiple paddle crafts.

Power boats are not easy to store, transport, maintain, nor are they typically that cheap....at least not one I would trust that much. I know because I’ve owned several since moving to florida. I like that Bixpy and my kayak/iSUP/small Jon boat can fit in my small garage and be transported with smaller vehicles. Also most pedal kayaks are $2,000+. However, that is my opinion. As for answering your question I believe they estimated it at 34lbs. However, It feels “SIGNIFICANTLY” more powerful than my Minn Kota C2 Endura 30 trolling motor. The prop pitch and cone I think equates to the significant performance difference. Not to mention Bixpy is easier to mount due to large mount library and being so lightweight. Other benefit of Bixpy is it is a sealed system. The motor was designed even for scuba applications. Trolling motors are often not sealed and if you flip them the water runs down the shaft into the motor and corrodes internals. Bixpy is sealed and the battery floats. When I look at other motors and options on the market I have the opposite reaction....I think the price is cheap. Torqeedo and some other “motor kits” I think are too expensive and don’t justify the expense based on alternatives. Bixpy I love and have never regretted my purchase. Those who have tried mine have bought one shortly after. Brandon in the video was a subscriber who messaged me and asked to try the Bixpy. Brandon lived in the area. He tried it out and I simply asked if I could film him testing it. The review and video is non-bias and his reaction is genuine. I told him to give his honest opinions and reaction. He loved it so much he bought one immediately when he got home. Anyone in SW FL area can message me and I will happily let them try mine out. Thanks for commenting Bobber. Your opinion isn’t wrong....it is just your opinion. We all value things differently. Everything I said is my opinion and is based on my knowledge of the product after owning/using it for 3yrs. 🙂👍

Loser. Try to do better. I challenge you. I don’t take payments. I only take commission from sales I drive. Last month this motor kit company paid my mortgage in sales commissions. I would like to see you do better….in literally any product promotion video. The companies are actually stoked with the video performance.

On some kayaks a typical trolling motor and your heavy battery won’t work well. I know...I’ve tried it. Also most trolling motors shafts aren’t sealed so don’t flip the kayak over or your motor internals will be a rusty mess. Runtime on your trolling motor won’t be as good as Bixpy either. Cheaper isn’t better always....it is just cheaper. That being said of course I could build something pretty cool for less. I would start with a 4.85lb watersnake asp t24 motor and then either build or purchase a LiFePO4 battery to power it. That motor is light enough it can be mounted on most kayaks easier than others. Only problem is it still isn’t a sealed motor, also wouldn’t have a battery which floats or a wireless remote. Bixpy is just really convenient for enthusiasts like myself. I’ve owned mine for 3yrs+ now. Nothing wrong with going cheaper though. I love building things.

You could easily shorten the shaft mount. It had to be that length in order to fit all Hobie style pedal kayaks. This one Bixpy mount fits them all even the other brands using Hobie’s fin pedal drive design. So you can shorten the shaft but then it won’t be as universal. Hope that info helps.

SHOW ME OUTDOORS no problem. Happy to be of help. I don’t tell people what to buy. I just try to show what the products can do. I do love my Bixpy though. I like that it is one motor that I can use on all my watercrafts and even swim with.

Me to but manual it's a god exercise

Looks interesting

pabstblurobot most boats need to be registered regardless of power source.

Where I live you have to anyway....regardless of whether or not you put a motor on or not. Have to register all kayaks if you use on public waters. :(