Hobie E-Volve ??? Looking to Buy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

805gregg · 11-22-2010, 09:37 AM

How about an Island Hopper outboard mount and a Honda 2 hp (only 27 lbs.) No batteries needed.

SteveK · 11-28-2010, 01:23 PM

Dsaftey, there is NO extended range with the Torqeedo, Bassyaks setup can run much longer with no noise. The brushless motor of the Torqeedo has to be gear driven to achive the results they were looking for, the noise sounds like a helicoptor turbine, no stealth at all. The speed of the kayak is determinded by the hull design, not which motor your running, around 6mph is about max, because the kayak can't get on plane.

Dana PT on your Bassyaks setup when you get into a area that has eel grass just tilt the motor and run the motor on the surface, you'll even pick up a little speed.

Tight lines
Steve

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11-22-2010, 09:37 AM	#1
805gregg Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ojai, Ca Posts: 43	How about an Island Hopper outboard mount and a Honda 2 hp (only 27 lbs.) No batteries needed.

11-28-2010, 01:23 PM	#2
SteveK Junior Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 22	Dsaftey, there is NO extended range with the Torqeedo, Bassyaks setup can run much longer with no noise. The brushless motor of the Torqeedo has to be gear driven to achive the results they were looking for, the noise sounds like a helicoptor turbine, no stealth at all. The speed of the kayak is determinded by the hull design, not which motor your running, around 6mph is about max, because the kayak can't get on plane. Dana PT on your Bassyaks setup when you get into a area that has eel grass just tilt the motor and run the motor on the surface, you'll even pick up a little speed. Tight lines Steve