I'm old (70? really?). I upgraded to the Hobie Pro Angler 14 360 last year (it's heavy!). And yes, I'm getting the 2024 Hobie Pro Angler 14 360 -- you know, because improvements. Anyhoo, I got the Bixpy J-2 motor with Hobie adapters etc. with a few wiring options and it WAS < $1,500. It is awesome! I'm no DIYer but was easily able to install the motor all by myself. And removing it from the 2023 was also a cinch. It allows me to travel distances without wearing myself out and get there quickish. It doesn't go really fast but fast enough for my comfort. I did get the PowerShroud Fine Grill Propeller Guard to avoid getting weeds wrapped around the propeller. Bixpy's customer service is Fan-BASS-Tic! They answered all my questions and recommended solutions, including the Fine Grill Propeller Guard -- which included a link to a video showing how to install it since I wasn't smart enough to figure that out on my own. Can't wait to hear how YOU guys evaluate the Bixpy! Roger, The Smiling BassHole
I'm planning to get a Feelfree Lure II Tandem. Feelfree overdrive system plus the motor is about $2500. Did a bunch of research and someone suggested Bixpy. I'm pretty much sold at this point. Time to start purchasing. Thanks for the review.
Same here with the same kayak. I was on the fence, leaning more towards the Newport for the POWER 😂. But you start adding all the cost associated with set up and I was looking at $2,400. The additional weight was also a huge factor. The kayak has a 500 lbs capacity. Two grown men on the kayak plus gear and the Newport motor 13 lbs with a 30 lbs battery, would put me around 540 lbs. now you have to worry about stability. I already have the peddle drive system and if you pair it with the bixpy, I think it’s the best way to go.
I have and old town 120 kayak and am considering this exact kayak motor for added stability in salt fishing down here in Fl. Can you guys please do some tests on an old town set up? I know the water is different, but conditions are conditions and I trust yall!
I personally prefer NK180 if my kayak has a rear mount. The K-1 fits good with my Hobie Lynx, but it's power is slightly below that of a watersnake 24lb T, that's because I have both and I already know. What's good about the K-1 is the waterproof and being lighter then a separate battery for the watersnake, but it costs a LOT more. All boils down to your kayak type, requirements for use of a motor, and affordability.
I don’t have a kayak yet, still saving. But those are questions for another video. So I have no opinion on this. Though I do appreciate yours. Thanks. ,Spaceman 😅
Always wanted one of these on my Hobie outback.But mine is the twist and stow rudder and nobody does a review on whats it like lifting deploying and steering.They just show it in the water in action.So guys PLEASE do a review on it on the twist and stow.
My Monday night entertainment has arrived. Very cool. Very expensive. I have pedal drive and a bass boat. I have actually regressed. I like to just paddle. now more than anything else. I like the peace and quiet. I catch more fish. I feel more one with the surroundings.
Getting one of these for my pdl 106. Like the price and speed of the Newport but don't want to manage 3 rope/cable runs up to the front every time I go out. it costs too much, I know, but worth it for me
OK both of you are pretty good critical thinkers. $1300 to $1600 . And the content was totally worth listening to. I made a motor mount out of scrap of wood 4x4 Ft Plywood will be more than enough. bought a Minn Kota 40 Pound Motor off face book market place for $40 dollars used . Weldless Prop That's big Deal , as small props clog very often and therefor heat a lot to melting Numbers. 5 speeds forward 3 speeds reverse. Excursion pro X2for $192.00 Amazon . I did cut the shaft to 24 inches added a prop guard for $18 bucks on Amazon So as not to cut the Kayak 6 times on a turn or if shaft is to short when you ground it out getting to shore. Really fun no drama. We went out tested it Perfect. Listen this is not engineered to be a speed thing more like a torchy tractor experience. forsake a top speed measurement . Ours goes 4.5 MPH which is perfect. End of Story $40 bucks and Powered PERFECT.
As a certified critical thinker I can say there are a lot of ways to skin a cat. And that method is great. We often try to call out diy in motor videos. Nobody is saying you have to spend over $1000 to get a motor on a vessel. This is a lot lighter and about the same speed, so it just depends on if you want to DIY and save money or if you want to not DIY and spend money really. If you haven't used one, I would try it before you say NO WAY. Just my 2 cents.
Texas power paddle offers a similar modular system that can be easily removed/moved etc.. not sure if this is the same , or just a similar system. Cool stuff for sure
If I could afford a motor. It would be used more for "spot lock" situations. In current, on the river... but will that even work? Pretty sure it's a no motor situation when the water is lower. Toooo many rocks
Not worth the money, my 12v 30lb thrust gets me the same speed. On a bonafide ss127. I am all in at $500. For only a little more money you can get the newport and increase speed. I appreciate the video. It gave me all the info I needed to make a good buying decision. Thanks!!!
I know it's not popular yet in the Kayak world, but I really think the Autoboat GPS system that Tiny Boat Nation is selling will be #1 Kayak motor setup overtime. Considering you can get a secondhand 12V Trolling Motor dirt cheap, and can use pretty much any 12V deep cycle battery (doesn't need to be Lithum) you can get Spotlock and everything for less than a grand.
Hi guys, i got a old 2009 ocean kayak prowler ultra 4.7, i'm fishing in saltwater conditions in Tahiti, same conditions like in Hawaii, im wondering how this motor is durable in tough saltwater use ? I wanna use it for covering a large fishing area, 10-18km inside the lagoon and for slow jigging outside in deep waters, so should i go for a bigger battery ? I need some advices before i put some money
I hated my K1 the first day i used it. a tiny amount of floating grass would get in around the prop and cause the motor to error out and shut down; i spent more time removing a pencil size amount of loose grass shutting the motor off than i did enjoying having it. total waste of money for fishing.
early season or anytime the water is clean w/o vegetation you'd be fine. once the grass starts growing up and the bass / ski boat props start cutting it so it's floating on the lake this thing becomes worthless. The prop is so small that even a little bit in there makes the motor run poorly and drains your battery; i went from 4 bars to one in no time once grass started getting in the prop basket... And it doesn't take much either, what shut me down was a loose bit smaller than the size of my little finger which was not even wound tight on the prop, it messes up the ability for water to move over the really small prop making it inefficient and not something you even know is a problem until it becomes about the size of your small finger and then it will error out... or if it doesn't error out the battery will drain quickly. to fix the error, pull the magnet off and put it back on, clean the prop and repeat every time it fouls. moving at slow speed in clean water i had hours of use and it was great. Add vegetation and it quickly becomes unusable from shutting down or killing the battery quickly. They offer a week guard version but that also decreases speed and battery life.
Hmmmm… could be that we have actually been using it on multiple trips and pushing it’s limits so that we can give a REAL review. Also, we couldn’t even use it until April. We live in Michigan. It was too cold.
I have one on my PA14, so I'm biased towards the bixpy. I will say, the larger battery they sell pretty much eliminates range anxiety - I've never run out of juice with it. You talk about the modular nature of it, which is huge. Being able to easily mount it on the back of a kayak with a wireless throttle makes allows it to supplement the natural propulsion of a kayak--sort of what the EPDL markets. When I was looking at motor options, it wasn't the price of the motors/batteries of a say a Newport that dissuaded me, it was all the required mounting stuff that pushed the price to eye watering levels.
i built a wireless 30lb trolling motor with all new parts for $120 and a 100amp lithium battery for $90 new.....so my trolling motor setup cost me just over $200 and i can control forward reverse left and right with a cruse control function
They make cintroleser for other things that can interfere you do know this right? I've seen a guy control his trolling motor with Google glass or some other tech that's the same. Bluetooth is also available for boats as of 10 yrs ago. Satellite/wifi. There are " hobby" motors for subs, large scale air craft carriers etc that can produce the needs easily and they are cheaper. Although , not a complete package. It's a build your wine type deal. These motors are similar if not the same as the motors used on trolling motors and the personal underwater vehicle you can rent everywhere a beach is these days... used to be military tech seen in movies. Just cuz you have seen it. Doesn't mean somebody hasn't made it. If he had the capital for production/manufacture,marketing & distribution , he'd be retired in a year. Especially for that price point.
