Willqueedo motor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

mazilla · 04-16-2012, 05:58 PM

Welcome to the darkside!

I took Matt's advice and skipped the CF(I blame him if I do eventually get in trouble

). i've been stopped and not a word was mentioned about the motor...they checked my catch but that was it.

I don't think you'll get 8, maybe 5-6 tops.

I get up to 4mph in my F&D...but that's a slow hull with myself(235lbs) a 70lb trolling battery(you're going to need a big one) and all my gear. I estimated my rig at 350ish lbs(plus hull weight) when loaded. That didn't include 3-4 gallons of saltwater in the bait tank @ 8.8 lbs per gallon.

I'm running a 35/36lb(I don't remember which) motor. If you can get 8 out of your 40lb I'll switch to a 40lb immediately....please let me know.

William Novotny · 04-16-2012, 06:01 PM

Im looking forward to fishing with you guys sometime. it could be three motorized yaks doing burnouts around george while he flies a kite

ericko · 04-16-2012, 06:32 PM

i rigged my old x factor also it lasted about 4 hours ....it was nice leaving dana sucked comming back in just FYI..

William Novotny · 04-16-2012, 06:47 PM

Don't plan on 4 hours if continual use at least not at top speed. Getting to my destination and getting back mainly. I will be doing some trolling in low speed once the threshers are back in town. Ill give a report on speed, maneuverability, turn radius, battery life. Fyi my ff 12v lasts forever and I can get a full day gishing and have it be mostly charged still. It runs my motor for approximately 30 minutes. In the event I run out of juice I plan to do a relay on a switch to act as a backup if need be. As an added precaution I'm willing to tie a brass key to georges kite and wait for an electric storm to recharge my battery.

04-16-2012, 06:01 PM	#2
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Im looking forward to fishing with you guys sometime. it could be three motorized yaks doing burnouts around george while he flies a kite __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-16-2012, 06:47 PM	#4
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Don't plan on 4 hours if continual use at least not at top speed. Getting to my destination and getting back mainly. I will be doing some trolling in low speed once the threshers are back in town. Ill give a report on speed, maneuverability, turn radius, battery life. Fyi my ff 12v lasts forever and I can get a full day gishing and have it be mostly charged still. It runs my motor for approximately 30 minutes. In the event I run out of juice I plan to do a relay on a switch to act as a backup if need be. As an added precaution I'm willing to tie a brass key to georges kite and wait for an electric storm to recharge my battery. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-16-2012, 05:58 PM	#1
mazilla advocatus diaboli Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	Welcome to the darkside! I took Matt's advice and skipped the CF(I blame him if I do eventually get in trouble ). i've been stopped and not a word was mentioned about the motor...they checked my catch but that was it. I don't think you'll get 8, maybe 5-6 tops. I get up to 4mph in my F&D...but that's a slow hull with myself(235lbs) a 70lb trolling battery(you're going to need a big one) and all my gear. I estimated my rig at 350ish lbs(plus hull weight) when loaded. That didn't include 3-4 gallons of saltwater in the bait tank @ 8.8 lbs per gallon. I'm running a 35/36lb(I don't remember which) motor. If you can get 8 out of your 40lb I'll switch to a 40lb immediately....please let me know.

04-16-2012, 06:32 PM	#3
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	i rigged my old x factor also it lasted about 4 hours ....it was nice leaving dana sucked comming back in just FYI..