malibu kayak x factor trolling motor experience and rigging

[boxturtle]

thanks Jim in another life when I didn't have kids or a wife lol I was able to try all the hobie and outback w/ torqeedo I had no compliant what so ever just the price
Back to reality I want to use what I already have. I have a nice minn kota in the garage just itching to be used. So I will try that 1st probably will do the behind the seat rig. Sounds the most simplest way to go. Bixby looks very appealing if I had a hobie that would definitely the route I would go

[Saba Slayer]

Just bolt a 3" x 3" aluminum angle to the kayak and let it extend out to one side with just enough clearance to tilt the motor...and then mount your motor with the clamps and you should be good to go...
A good Group 24 battery won't be cheap, but it should last you a long enough time if you don't go blasting around at full speed...don't run it down all the way and keep it charged and it should last a while.
Good Luck...!