Compass and Bixpy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BigLouSD · 12-13-2017, 04:06 PM

That seems pretty cool. Couple questions: Once we place a motor like that in the mirage drive well, are we responsible for registering the kayak through the DMV? Does the fact that it is a portable motor that is not permanently installed have any bearing on whether or not one would have to register the kayak?

DanaPT · 12-13-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigLouSD

That seems pretty cool. Couple questions: Once we place a motor like that in the mirage drive well, are we responsible for registering the kayak through the DMV? Does the fact that it is a portable motor that is not permanently installed have any bearing on whether or not one would have to register the kayak?

I'm sure you could get hassled over not having C.F. #'s on your kayak. I still haven't met a kayaker that has been though. Used wisely they (harbor patrol life guards chp��?) would never know.

Saba Slayer · 12-13-2017, 04:29 PM

In my experiences with the Redondo Harbor patrol...you must have CF numbers if you have a motor on any vessel...Coast Guard regulations require CF numbers for a motorized vessel.
On the other hand...often times harbor patrol will not even notice if you have CF numbers or that the kayak is motorized.
If your a member of AAA, is so simple to document the kayak and get your numbers...it's $16 a year for your DMV registration if you don't pay the Quaga and zebra mussel fee (that shouldn't break the bank), otherwise it's $36 a year.
Well worth the $16 not to get hassled...

BigLouSD · 12-13-2017, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

In my experiences with the Redondo Harbor patrol...you must have CF numbers if you have a motor on any vessel...Coast Guard regulations require CF numbers for a motorized vessel.
On the other hand...often times harbor patrol will not even notice if you have CF numbers or that the kayak is motorized.
If your a member of AAA, is so simple to document the kayak and get your numbers...it's $16 a year for your DMV registration if you don't pay the Quaga and zebra mussel fee (that shouldn't break the bank), otherwise it's $36 a year.
Well worth the $16 not to get hassled...

Thanks for the info. I guess if someone drops a couple bands to get a kayak and then add a motor to it, $16 or $36 dollars should be no sweat right?

jbl_91762 · 12-13-2017, 05:54 PM

saw the Bixby at the FHS last Feb and it got my attention but at 1k its pretty steep but would be cool to slap that sucker on after a long ass haul outbound and use it to come back in. Im most likely gonna get one soon lol.

Ddwineguy · 12-13-2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by jbl_91762

saw the Bixby at the FHS last Feb and it got my attention but at 1k its pretty steep but would be cool to slap that sucker on after a long ass haul outbound and use it to come back in. Im most likely gonna get one soon lol.

That’s why I bought it. I have a bad knee that sometimes gives out. Figured it’s a good way to extend my fishing time.

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King Saba · 12-13-2017, 11:25 PM

I remember seeing this a couple of weeks ago. You've got me really interested now! How portable is it? My Adventure is narrow so I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea of storing this when it's not in use.

Ddwineguy · 12-14-2017, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by King Saba

I remember seeing this a couple of weeks ago. You've got me really interested now! How portable is it? My Adventure is narrow so I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea of storing this when it's not in use.

Super portable. More so than the evolve unit. I’m in San Diego, if you ever want to check it out, PM me.

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12-13-2017, 04:29 PM	#3
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,846	IMHO In my experiences with the Redondo Harbor patrol...you must have CF numbers if you have a motor on any vessel...Coast Guard regulations require CF numbers for a motorized vessel. On the other hand...often times harbor patrol will not even notice if you have CF numbers or that the kayak is motorized. If your a member of AAA, is so simple to document the kayak and get your numbers...it's $16 a year for your DMV registration if you don't pay the Quaga and zebra mussel fee (that shouldn't break the bank), otherwise it's $36 a year. Well worth the $16 not to get hassled... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

12-13-2017, 11:25 PM	#7
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	I remember seeing this a couple of weeks ago. You've got me really interested now! How portable is it? My Adventure is narrow so I'm trying to wrap my head around the idea of storing this when it's not in use. __________________ Baitfish catcher extraordinaire

12-13-2017, 04:06 PM	#1
BigLouSD Junior Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 27	That seems pretty cool. Couple questions: Once we place a motor like that in the mirage drive well, are we responsible for registering the kayak through the DMV? Does the fact that it is a portable motor that is not permanently installed have any bearing on whether or not one would have to register the kayak?

12-13-2017, 05:54 PM	#5
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 346	saw the Bixby at the FHS last Feb and it got my attention but at 1k its pretty steep but would be cool to slap that sucker on after a long ass haul outbound and use it to come back in. Im most likely gonna get one soon lol.