Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 05-21-2015, 06:26 AM

Try the new Hobie plug/cassette, it is much sturdier and the locking nubs on the sides are much stronger...also...there's no need to hack up the motor..the Motor Guide R-3 fits right through the mirage drive hole. I run the cable thru the boat and use the minnkotta flushmount three-prong twist-plug for the power, rigged by the mast mount up front...nice and clean rig.

I also use a larger battery mounted behind the seat which still allows for the bait tank to fit and a longer run time. I have the same small PWC battery that you have and I use it for my Scotty power hauler... but it really doesn't give me very much run time with the trolling motor. The R-3 is only about $125. I take my mirage drive with me as backup but haven't had to use it yet.

Before I started the project I went to the "Trolling Motor Doctor" in Long Beach and we tried all his smaller (affordable) motors untill we found a good one that fit in the mirage drive hole. The R-3 with the 2 blade prop fit best. He was quite helpful and really knew all the motors very well. Since I'm on the Hobie team I tried to stay away from the Johnson products (Minn Kota).

05-21-2015, 06:26 AM	#7
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,872	new cassette Try the new Hobie plug/cassette, it is much sturdier and the locking nubs on the sides are much stronger...also...there's no need to hack up the motor..the Motor Guide R-3 fits right through the mirage drive hole. I run the cable thru the boat and use the minnkotta flushmount three-prong twist-plug for the power, rigged by the mast mount up front...nice and clean rig. I also use a larger battery mounted behind the seat which still allows for the bait tank to fit and a longer run time. I have the same small PWC battery that you have and I use it for my Scotty power hauler... but it really doesn't give me very much run time with the trolling motor. The R-3 is only about $125. I take my mirage drive with me as backup but haven't had to use it yet. Before I started the project I went to the "Trolling Motor Doctor" in Long Beach and we tried all his smaller (affordable) motors untill we found a good one that fit in the mirage drive hole. The R-3 with the 2 blade prop fit best. He was quite helpful and really knew all the motors very well. Since I'm on the Hobie team I tried to stay away from the Johnson products (Minn Kota). __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer Last edited by Saba Slayer; 05-21-2015 at 06:47 AM.