Compass and Bixpy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ddwineguy · 12-13-2017, 02:41 PM

There is a indicator on the battery that has 6 leds that show battery level.

You do have to step through each speed on the controller. There is a separate stop button.

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Raskal311 · 12-13-2017, 03:51 PM

If they intergrade the battery in the cassette I'd be sold. 4.5 is slower then the torqeedo but not by much.

BigLouSD · 12-13-2017, 04:06 PM

That seems pretty cool. Couple questions: Once we place a motor like that in the mirage drive well, are we responsible for registering the kayak through the DMV? Does the fact that it is a portable motor that is not permanently installed have any bearing on whether or not one would have to register the kayak?

DanaPT · 12-13-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigLouSD

That seems pretty cool. Couple questions: Once we place a motor like that in the mirage drive well, are we responsible for registering the kayak through the DMV? Does the fact that it is a portable motor that is not permanently installed have any bearing on whether or not one would have to register the kayak?

I'm sure you could get hassled over not having C.F. #'s on your kayak. I still haven't met a kayaker that has been though. Used wisely they (harbor patrol life guards chp��?) would never know.

Saba Slayer · 12-13-2017, 04:29 PM

In my experiences with the Redondo Harbor patrol...you must have CF numbers if you have a motor on any vessel...Coast Guard regulations require CF numbers for a motorized vessel.
On the other hand...often times harbor patrol will not even notice if you have CF numbers or that the kayak is motorized.
If your a member of AAA, is so simple to document the kayak and get your numbers...it's $16 a year for your DMV registration if you don't pay the Quaga and zebra mussel fee (that shouldn't break the bank), otherwise it's $36 a year.
Well worth the $16 not to get hassled...

BigLouSD · 12-13-2017, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

In my experiences with the Redondo Harbor patrol...you must have CF numbers if you have a motor on any vessel...Coast Guard regulations require CF numbers for a motorized vessel.
On the other hand...often times harbor patrol will not even notice if you have CF numbers or that the kayak is motorized.
If your a member of AAA, is so simple to document the kayak and get your numbers...it's $16 a year for your DMV registration if you don't pay the Quaga and zebra mussel fee (that shouldn't break the bank), otherwise it's $36 a year.
Well worth the $16 not to get hassled...

Thanks for the info. I guess if someone drops a couple bands to get a kayak and then add a motor to it, $16 or $36 dollars should be no sweat right?

jbl_91762 · 12-13-2017, 05:54 PM

saw the Bixby at the FHS last Feb and it got my attention but at 1k its pretty steep but would be cool to slap that sucker on after a long ass haul outbound and use it to come back in. Im most likely gonna get one soon lol.

Ddwineguy · 12-13-2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jbl_91762

saw the Bixby at the FHS last Feb and it got my attention but at 1k its pretty steep but would be cool to slap that sucker on after a long ass haul outbound and use it to come back in. Im most likely gonna get one soon lol.

That’s why I bought it. I have a bad knee that sometimes gives out. Figured it’s a good way to extend my fishing time.

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12-13-2017, 03:51 PM	#2
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,258	If they intergrade the battery in the cassette I'd be sold. 4.5 is slower then the torqeedo but not by much. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

12-13-2017, 04:29 PM	#5
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,880	IMHO In my experiences with the Redondo Harbor patrol...you must have CF numbers if you have a motor on any vessel...Coast Guard regulations require CF numbers for a motorized vessel. On the other hand...often times harbor patrol will not even notice if you have CF numbers or that the kayak is motorized. If your a member of AAA, is so simple to document the kayak and get your numbers...it's $16 a year for your DMV registration if you don't pay the Quaga and zebra mussel fee (that shouldn't break the bank), otherwise it's $36 a year. Well worth the $16 not to get hassled... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

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12-13-2017, 02:41 PM	#1
Ddwineguy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 210	There is a indicator on the battery that has 6 leds that show battery level. You do have to step through each speed on the controller. There is a separate stop button. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12-13-2017, 04:06 PM	#3
BigLouSD Junior Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 27	That seems pretty cool. Couple questions: Once we place a motor like that in the mirage drive well, are we responsible for registering the kayak through the DMV? Does the fact that it is a portable motor that is not permanently installed have any bearing on whether or not one would have to register the kayak?

12-13-2017, 05:54 PM	#7
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 348	saw the Bixby at the FHS last Feb and it got my attention but at 1k its pretty steep but would be cool to slap that sucker on after a long ass haul outbound and use it to come back in. Im most likely gonna get one soon lol.