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

Montesdad · 05-22-2015, 05:12 AM

I remember seeing a picture of your motor before starting - gave me some ideas on my project.

I wanted an internal battery - just too many times out on the ocean on a bad in my revo, surf launches etc. - seemed best to keep the center of gravity as low as possible.

Looked at the Motorguides with 30 pounds of thrust - they will get the job done. Was down at West Marine with my yak on the top of the car and they had two of these salt water Minn Kota units left - we took it out of the box and saw that the motor housing was 3.25" and I had 3.35" of plug hole clearance and it fit with the two blade prop that comes with it. Since they were offering a discount - brought it home and went that way. If I was just doing flat water fishing and needed extended range - an exterior battery pack like yours might be the way.

Really, the only hacking I did that I now feel was necessary is to shorten the post -

With an internal battery and the R-3 motor, they'll fit on a Revo without having to go the +$2K range for a Hobie unit with a Lithium battery.

HAVABASS · 05-25-2015, 04:51 PM

If you are lazy and not a mechanic, there is always the bassyaks website....

They sell complete kits

05-22-2015, 05:12 AM	#1
Montesdad Grey Haired Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 53	I remember seeing a picture of your motor before starting - gave me some ideas on my project. I wanted an internal battery - just too many times out on the ocean on a bad in my revo, surf launches etc. - seemed best to keep the center of gravity as low as possible. Looked at the Motorguides with 30 pounds of thrust - they will get the job done. Was down at West Marine with my yak on the top of the car and they had two of these salt water Minn Kota units left - we took it out of the box and saw that the motor housing was 3.25" and I had 3.35" of plug hole clearance and it fit with the two blade prop that comes with it. Since they were offering a discount - brought it home and went that way. If I was just doing flat water fishing and needed extended range - an exterior battery pack like yours might be the way. Really, the only hacking I did that I now feel was necessary is to shorten the post - With an internal battery and the R-3 motor, they'll fit on a Revo without having to go the +$2K range for a Hobie unit with a Lithium battery. __________________ - - - "I'm fishing as hard as I can" - - -

05-25-2015, 04:51 PM	#2
HAVABASS Junior Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 18	Alternative If you are lazy and not a mechanic, there is always the bassyaks website.... They sell complete kits