Four Fast long Range ELECTRIC KAYAK BUILD! DIY BUILD. 

Another idea is to use those hoverboard batteries, they typically come as 36 volt 4.4 amp hour-and cost about $30-they are my go-to for project batteries

Dude I've been researching this for a year now. So excited to see your results. Oh and I've also been collecting 18650's from tool packs. I got around 150 so far. Love what your doing

Just watched in full, and this just popped in to my head......STEAM kyak! A mix of old and new. Sorry I had to put this up, just made me smile.

If you want longer range man make a sun shade above your seat that won't interfere with casting a fishing pole, and make it out of PVC pipe and a flexible solar panel. Then connect the solar panel to your battery or batteries. You might consider adding outriggers on each side of the rear of your Kayak for additional boyancy to offset the weight of the motor and batteries plus yourself and your gear. The reason I suggest a solar panel sun shade is to keep you from getting burnt out on the water and as long as you have sunlight you have power for your batteries. Plus the batteries can be recharging as you fish or if you decide to get out somewhere to fish off the bank or a sand bar it can be recharging so your batteries are always fully charged. Even if you go camping overnight somewhere it will continue charging the next morning. Just one other thing, I think I would hook the throttle and rudder on a hand lever next to the seat, or like you said add a remote with servos so you can steer it and control throttle both with a small handheld remote. I would tether the remote to the side of your seat though so it doesn't get lost or dropped and sink.

"....I want it to scare me so badly I never want to do it again..." Now THAT'S my kinda DIY project!! 😜

I'm interested to see what you come up with. With those kayaks you will probably max out at around 5 mph even with a really powerful setup. The hull speed of short kayaks just won't let you push much faster. For the best efficiency you will want to match the propeller to your expected speed.

I 3D printed a custom battery tray that held 3x 18v Milwaukee drill batteries. It powers my ebike, e scooter, and ekayak. Cool video

Hey this was a wealth of info for a person who love the lakes or any water sport

Link to kayak trip. I've done several myself and love getting out there in Gods creation. Look forward to watching.

I'll be glued to this as I've been wanting to do the same thing, I would like be have some type of a motor to float the Mississippi river from north to south complete. I have a Hobie pro angler 14, good luck with the build.

Imagine trawling the internet for two weeks and then you find this guy 😫, Guys with the willing to share all your hard work trial and error absolute gods to me and like minded gents!. Thank you sir look forward to seeing your builds!

The silicone insulated high strand wire is great for high amp uses. I used to race rc cars and that's the only wire we'd use.

I can't wait for the build to start! This is gonna be so fun to watch.

Going to be an amazing video series. Looking forward to it. Just a thought for another series... Setting this system up on a twelve foot john boat with jet drive. Some of us older guys can't/don't do kyaks. But we do fish. This would be great. Also, perhaps an outrigger (retractable) for the kyaks ?!?!?

Can't wait for the rest of the series. Pelican Catch 120 angler please.

What is needed is a pod that can be securely attached to a variety of hull configurations, in which can be mounted a motor and battery bank, with controls routed to the seat area of the kayak. Individual builds are, by nature, custom. A buoyant, mountable motor pod that can be attached to different boats is a far mor preferable solution, not only for its plug&play nature, but because it doesn't sacrifice the already limited storage available on small watercraft. In Star Wars lore, the Corellian light freighter Millennium Falcon is built with that unique front end in order to lock into a long freight pod, which you never see, and is essentially an overpowered ship meant to push the freight pod along. That is what is needed. Not something that adds weight which lowers capacity of the boat. Not something that detracts from deck and storage space availability.

I'm excited to see this. That motor is so small it's hard to imagine it being so powerful but I bet it is

On your solder station the little square space under the iron holder hole is for keeping a damp sponge to wipe the tip while using. Cheap solution for keeping your tip clean.

Can't wait, it's a perfect timing if someone wants to be ready for summer.

I have no use for an electric kyak, but I am curious. Let's see where this goes. Looking forward to a longer series of videos aswell. 😀

Anticipating the rest of the series!

Liquid tape is a must also.

This should be interesting, cant wait to see these builds out on the water. :)

I’m pump to see how your project goes! I very much enjoyed watching your video, you provided in one spot tons of information, in detail, on what’s all involved. Most videos don’t go this far, probably lazy or in fear of nerd-retribution. 😝 Forget about them and keep on what you’ve already started, excellent job! I’ll be waiting for new videos in this series. Hope things are well with you. 👍

Fantastic, just what I have been looking for cant wait, wanting to put an impeller instead of a prop on my kayak

Wilderness ride 17ft Id really like to see something for it. Never figured out why they didn't design and propulsion for it other then the paddle since its a great platform

Absolutely love this product!!!Way better than Minnkota ...but half the price.

Appreciate the link to the solder kit needed some accessories justin the solder accessories link is actually the soldering station

Right on, can't wait to see the follow up videos!

The Good of the Land Anxiously waiting for this as well. Already sourced and putting together my 26650 cells to build several batt packs. Ordered the same motor but have not received it yet. Planning to do this as well on my Feelfree Moken 12V2.

1:10 - Me grabbing popcorn & settling in!!!!

Hi, would you be having a follow up on your motor build for your kayak? Real interesting build and I for one would live to see the end product and a how to 👍.

Can you please post the complete parts list? Including voltage monitor, speed controller, propeller, coupler used, and other parts not listed. Just came across this video and can't wait to see the rest of them. Great job, I had to subscribe to the channel.

13KW on a kayak? this is crazy!, i have to see this in action...searching rest of your videos!

I purchased a bunch of alligator clips from harbor freight and soldered 8 gauge stranded wire to 2 alligator clips to a short piece of 8 gauge wire to make my own helping hands in different lengths and sizes

I’m thinking to add ballast to my kayak for open seas.. I’ve designed a 2” x 5” three cell vinyl keel 5 k long with 10 # of lead weights in the cell farthest from the bottom of the kayak the 10 pounds will lower the CG and create more stability I will add balloons in the center chamber to increase lift. I will mount two of these motors to the keel.

Reminds me of the time we mounted a 20 hp merc on a pirogue

This is exactly what I was looking for. Does anyone know whether he's posted additional videos. I'm having trouble finding them.

Dude thanks! I've been following and was blown away when you raced the bass boat and killed it. Will this compete with that? Also, you would be surprised just how strong poly-carbonate filament is. A mirage drive motor mount 3d printed would totally work using PC Filament @ 100% Infill. At least until you find a shop that can CNC the alum. To speak to strength, I 3d printed a CNC that can mill 1/2" alum, and whatever thickness in wood. Simply printing all parts @ 65-100% infill made it incredibly strong. Check out the MPCNC (Mostly Printed CNC) also has the plans (open source) for a MP3DP (Mostly printed 3D printer.)

A solar panel trickle charge would recharge the batteries while fishing

Finally!!! Thanks

I NEED thus for my kayak.

Ok Mate.. Im in, I am a crazed Australian on the same journey. AKA. 1. 14 foot 3 seater fishing Kayak. 2. a 80mm jet thruster 3. lithium batterys 4. Whatever sized motor it needs. Ken

hey bro i salivate for many things but not kayaks, but each to his own. :)

Well, hear we go down the rabbit hole. Every excited.

I have packs made out of the flat 8k mah packs i run @ 56 volts for my big inverter . Those are good packs. They will dead short about 450 amps so they are serious

Keen to see more of your latest videos on the builds...... in particular the Ducted Prop I can't find the link.... nor can I find your new channel trail mix?? Help please

cant wait to see this project!

sooo when are you going to get to the builds?? springs coming fast and i have been wanted to do a diy like this.

A little idea for long trips. Maybe you could build a striling engine powert generator which use wood as fuel.

Why didn’t you use a trolling prop? Plastic and light.?

When will there be more videos in the series?

Wouldn’t it be great if you could put together various kits for those of us can purchase and build.

Excellent video series idea, I too am very interested in powered kayaks and the various DIY methods. I have been looking at the large R/C waterjet outdrives they have, there is one with a 1 1/2" output diameter that comes with a brushless motor and coupler-its all one assembly, but I was thinking about getting two and driving them with 100 watt brushed D/C motors for simplicity of controls. Anyway, I digress, every one of your videos are great-longtime subscriber.

The red Kajak is hollow inside, right? Would it be possible to make it unsinkable by filling it with expanding Polyurethan fome?

Very cool series

Any update on the build? Anxiously waiting for the videos, but I know COVID has put everything behind unfortunately. This was the first video of yours I watched and made me subscribe!

I would like to add power to my shearwater 125 kayak. I don't need that much speed but about 4 or 5 hours run time. Can you give me a parts list of what I would need and where I could get the parts and a diagram on how to set it up. Thank you !!!

Why does the like for the motor not work? I am preparing to build my kayak like this and want to buy this setup

looks like this motor has been discontinued, anything you'd recommend as a replacement?

This ought to be a good one!

Hey bro... I like that hobby of yours . . . I really wanted to build a mororized kayak like you have... But resources could be more difficult as a beginner. Could you built a set of powerful motor including batteries and controls? Ill pay.

Would like to see something that would work on a Nucanoe Frontier 12.

Are there any more videos in this series yet? I can't seem to find them.

Love the video's. Thanks for sharing. Very informative and educational. I am looking to add some power to my sea kayaks, my kayaks are pretty large 3 seater, wide body, heavy, 4.5 mtrs long and almost impossible to capsize. I am looking to do some bay fishing in the ocean and the kayak is a hard push with paddles especially with only one person. Far from fun. With the salt water/corrosion i am trying to find a solution. Have you tackled this challenge.

Love the idea mate

How to make the motor waterproof?

I was looking into doing the same project about 10 years ago. The batteries were the bigest hurdle then. You may want to rethink using a high power motor because the faster the the kayak goes the more it will "squat". There is a formula based on waterline length that will allow you to determine "hull speed". Simply put, the longer the waterline, the higher the the hull speed. Kayaks are not planeing hulls. They are displacement hulls. That makes them easy to move at low power but terribly inefficent and slow with high horsepower. My solution to this problem was to form a step in the bottom to allow the hull to break suction and come up on a plane. The step would need to be a little aft of the widest point of the beam. The flatter the bottom the easier the craft will plane. Remember, the hull is very flexable and with speed you will see the bottom curve inward. By the way, you can weld your poly kayak using heat and an old frisbee. I learned a great deal about this back in the '80s when I sold and repaired wind surfers. Yes, I did try putting an outboard on a pair of wind surfers. Fast, fun, and scary. Hull shape is everything when going for speed. I would want to set up a kayak to reach hull speed and run for a long time. I can hardly wait to see the results of your experiments! I really enjoy this channel as you do excellent work and explain things well.

I am currently building a styrofoam kayak and am planning on using hamilton jets. I'm new to water propulsion and DC motors, so I'm interested in seeing what you come up with.

Any other sites to purchase used tool/modem 18650s? That hook-up site shows sold out on all. Second question is does that hook up site restock, and if so how often? Thank you. Just starting series. Great looking video so far🔥🤙🔥🤙

Hey Bro nice video, how did you waterproof the motor. Thinking about building one. I have a bass pro shop pond prowler and that boat and I along with gear is about 650lbs. 55lb thrust trolling motor ain't cutting it. I need more speed. Any advice helps. Ty

Hey I know I'm late to the party but I'm trying to make a duel jet throttle setup. 1 on each side of my kayak. I want to be able to ride for a long time. Also I don't need it but we all want power I'm looking to be able to have some fun also. Do you have recommendations?

I just had your channel "suggested" to me,, and man I'm glad I clicked on! But before I go into anything,, are you still answering questions?

Would be nice to have the ss motor on a hobie compass

Got a new motor link?

Good video thumbs up 3.

I’m thinkin about the new hobie lynx 11’ any suggestions would it be possible? Trolling and traveling longer distances?

Cool video justin

Hi there i love your content ! Could you give me idees with my yetski project turning it elektric please

Ive been following your channel on and off . Is your project finished ? If so how much will it cost for another to replicate ?

What speed controller do you use? Thx!

Cool build!👍🏻👍🏻

I am building a water jet thruster with SSS 56114 360KV motor for my boat .Still don't know what type of battery is the best for this motor.would you please advise?Thanks

Curious to see what ESC you're going to use for that 56114 motor. That's been my biggest hurdle so far, especially when trying to do this on a budget.

If You are like me you like to hear yourself talk for two solid minutes before you get to the point!

The soldering accessory kit link is wrong.

Ya think I could over-volt to a 48v pack; I have several from my ebikes?

I’m planning on powering my Ascend H12. Its the extended cargo van of kayaks. I’m not expecting too much speed with a tunneled hull but I’d like to get at least 2 hours at around 5mph. I’d also like to run as shallow as practical. Curious on your thoughts For motors and batteries for a large boat like this.

I wonder how well a water pump would do at pushing a kayak. 🤔

How many pounds of thrust do u think it will be pushing?

What is the pitch of the Prop? Thanks!

That's 200amp phase not dc. And it's at full load on take-off- which is impossible when you have fluid slippage... That esc is perfectly fine to run that motor. I run a 100amp 12s esc on my diytorqueboards 84 motor on my kayak geared for 25mph with no issues. The bigger the propeller or bigger the rpm will increase load... I'm running 12s no issues.. I'm using water flow that forces through a tube into a aluminium plate and flows out the back of the kayak... my esc is always at the ocean temperature.... that's Saltwater too...

Cool video turned out! And which ESC will you use?))))

I have a hoodoo tempest 120P id like to do this with in salt water. - i wanna be able to go up to 10 miles offshore @ around 5-8 mph so maybe a range at 28 miles area at that pull. - budget can be around 800-1200 USD. After watching about 5 of your vids im all over the place lol. Any help?

What about the Outlaw 11.5

Where they at ?

Did you get them going?

When are you upload part 2? Very intrigued! Cheers mate 👌

Amy kayak is neet with the cable fin

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