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

DanaPT · 11-17-2010, 07:12 PM

Here is my set-up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDGTuRUTbGQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXkw471NKgs

I don't have the patience for this type of stuff and was able to buy this ready with trolling motor and all. I'm not into my kayak for the exercise, I get that with other activities.

Top likes about the minn-kota trolling motor:
1) hands free fishing: control with feet.
2) Has I think 5-6 speeds forward, and 3 speeds reverse.
3) makes those skunk days a lot easier to take. At least I didn't have to paddle
4) I've yet to run the battery dead. I think the most I've run it down was to a 45% remaining charge. I think I covered about 10 miles in about 4 hrs.

Draw backs:
1) Sea grass and kelp can get you all mucked up, but so far not a big deal. I'm able to pull the cord on the left and pull the motor up and paddle over thick kelp or float in the shallow water.
2) More stuff to have to tow along. The battery, trolling motor, and full bait tank make for added weight. Good thing I'm a skinny guy and not bringing back 40# fish (maybe one day)

that's my 2 cents.

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

11-17-2010, 07:12 PM	#1
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	Here is my set-up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDGTuRUTbGQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXkw471NKgs I don't have the patience for this type of stuff and was able to buy this ready with trolling motor and all. I'm not into my kayak for the exercise, I get that with other activities. Top likes about the minn-kota trolling motor: 1) hands free fishing: control with feet. 2) Has I think 5-6 speeds forward, and 3 speeds reverse. 3) makes those skunk days a lot easier to take. At least I didn't have to paddle 4) I've yet to run the battery dead. I think the most I've run it down was to a 45% remaining charge. I think I covered about 10 miles in about 4 hrs. Draw backs: 1) Sea grass and kelp can get you all mucked up, but so far not a big deal. I'm able to pull the cord on the left and pull the motor up and paddle over thick kelp or float in the shallow water. 2) More stuff to have to tow along. The battery, trolling motor, and full bait tank make for added weight. Good thing I'm a skinny guy and not bringing back 40# fish (maybe one day) that's my 2 cents.

11-22-2010, 09:37 AM	#2
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	#3
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