Minn Kota Trolling Motor - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

flyfishinsteve64 · 10-17-2018, 07:55 AM

Why not buy a boat??? To me kayaking is about stealth. Start putting motors on it now you have a boat. Just doesn't make sense to me but that ok . Carry On

TCS · 10-17-2018, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flyfishinsteve64

Why not buy a boat??? To me kayaking is about stealth. Start putting motors on it now you have a boat. Just doesn't make sense to me but that ok . Carry On

The reason I would like a motor is to increase my range as I get pretty tired by the end of the day. The main reason I don't get a skiff is related to storage and transportation. I like storing my revo on the side of my house and throwing it on top of the car for trips. If I motorize I might also upgrade to a PA, but I think I could still car-top it and do side yard storage. If I graduate to anything that requires a trailer then I have to figure out where to park it and I don't have a good solution where I live. Also, I would think that a kayak with electric motor would still be very stealthy.

spudleydoright · 10-21-2018, 04:31 PM

Keep in mind that once you put any type of motor on your kayak it then has to be registered in order to be legal. I know in Newport it will also limit where you can legally launch as all the regular spots say "Human Powered" on the regulatory signs.

Saba Slayer · 10-22-2018, 07:34 AM

It's no big deal to go to AAA and get your kayak registered for CF numbers...and once it's done its only about $15 a year after that and it's all done by mail...Use your paddle to launch then when out of the no power zone...drop in your motor...easy peazy...

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Originally Posted by spudleydoright

Keep in mind that once you put any type of motor on your kayak it then has to be registered in order to be legal. I know in Newport it will also limit where you can legally launch as all the regular spots say "Human Powered" on the regulatory signs.

Hank · 10-23-2018, 03:57 AM

I used to disagree but now I see there's some truth to what you say

. By the way, I miss boating but my motor is quite old... I'll be grabbing these: https://under-the-open-sky.com/best-...otor-batteries just to be on the safe side.

10-17-2018, 07:55 AM	#1
flyfishinsteve64 Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: santee ca. Posts: 57	Why not buy a boat??? To me kayaking is about stealth. Start putting motors on it now you have a boat. Just doesn't make sense to me but that ok . Carry On

10-21-2018, 04:31 PM	#3
spudleydoright Junior Join Date: May 2017 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 18	Keep in mind that once you put any type of motor on your kayak it then has to be registered in order to be legal. I know in Newport it will also limit where you can legally launch as all the regular spots say "Human Powered" on the regulatory signs.

10-23-2018, 03:57 AM	#5
Hank Banned Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 1	I used to disagree but now I see there's some truth to what you say . By the way, I miss boating but my motor is quite old... I'll be grabbing these: https://under-the-open-sky.com/best-...otor-batteries just to be on the safe side.