Thanks for watching. In my test run, this small motor's performance exceeded my expectation. But I need to modify the cooling of the power controller so it can run at 350 W without overheating. This will be my winter project. You can watch my test in this series czcams.com/play/PL2ShZzOUu01tp1iJVRHC1k8ObPYgq46G5.html
Honestly, there is still a lot of work I need to do to make a usable system. I will experiment with the simple heat sink solution to cool the power controller before the kayaking season in April/May. Will provide an update. Cheers!
Thanks for sharing. Will start working on the boats and motor in 2-3 weeks because the kayaking season will be starting very soon :-) Will have an update in 3 weeks!
RCTESTFLIGHT channel recently posted a video where he had his rc boat tow him 20 miles in a kayak. I thought that might be a way around having to register a small boat, if its being towed its not under its own power... the vdo name is " my DIY R/C Boat Pulled me 20 Miles!!!" i tried using a large bilge pump strapped to an oar to move a 12' aluminum boat, it worked on a still pond but not enough to use in a current
Thanks for the input. It is a very good idea. I will check out how others did that. With the RC boat, I could put a larger battery and dual motors. Your 12' boat should be much heavier than my coroplast boat.
This is a very good question. I don't know the answer. Unfortunately I have taken this assembly apart, otherwise I will run a test with the holes blocked (use tapes) and see if that makes a difference.
Thanks for the follow-up. Sorry for the delay in finishing and testing this drive. I have busy working on other projects: a foldable foam pontoon boat, then convert that to a sail boat.... etc. Now I am working on a $25 paddle drive. Next will be finishing up this motor drive. I should be able to test this drive in the river in about 2-3 weeks! Please stay tuned. Thanks for watching!
Same problem in California. Even a pathetic little motor like that and you have to register. Make a pole mounted setup that you hold in your hand (wear straps and put flotation devices on the shaft, not mounted to the boat). Or use a large RC boat and tow your kayak if you get tired. Or try umbrella sailing.
Thanks for the suggestions... now I have one more project to consider, i.e. to build a RC boat :-) I can even put two motors and a larger battery in it. Local rules allow eBike on the road without a license. A drone less than 250 gm doesn't need registration. I hope in the future there will be a change in the rules to allow motorized boat travels at 2 mph without needing registration.
It should work in salt water, the problem is how long it will last if we use it in salt water. I believe if you wash the motor every time you use it, it will last longer.
A man after my own heart. You have a $150 kayak and they want $150 to register it if you put a motor on it. It reminds me of the harbor freight trailer that costs $300 to buy and $300 tax, tag, and title and only carries 1500 pounds.
Thanks for your comment! Most of my kayaks are under $100 :-) But this year I built 5 , and now, which one should I register? I will have more boats next year. I will also recycle my 2021 ones to build 2022 ones :-) eBikes can be on the road without licensing. If an eBike hit a person, it will cause more damage than my kayak going at 2 mph hitting another boat. My foldable boat probably will fold itself into a ball :-) Cheers!
Thanks for watching and your request. Please check out part 2 of this series, which has more details on how I attached the motor to the aluminum pipe. czcams.com/video/KFiMu6XtaUU/video.html I reused the top part of the mount (which is secured to the frame of my pontoon boat) from my pedal drive project. You can see the details in this video czcams.com/video/mZYyqG_oXE4/video.html This video has the test result. czcams.com/video/smNz7RCKHMk/video.html Please check out the description of this part 3 video, there are links to the parts I use. Please let me know if you need more info and I will be glad to provide. Cheers!
@@monkeydluffy626 You are welcome. If you have other questions, please feel free to email me at pdxboatmaker@gmail.com. As with this design, I need to modify the cooling of the power controller so I can have the motor running at 350 W. The heat sink comes with the module seemed to be able to support 100 W only.
@@jayinbox Haha!! At first I thought it was some kind of alligator in Florida. In Oregon, if I stay away from the two main rivers, or the main boat ramps, or the main lakes, I think I will be OK. There are plenty small rivers around Portland. Cheers!
Here those with DUIs are allowed to walk the street freely with no jail time... same with arm robbers... If I ever get caught, they will probably give me a warning, or a small fine at the most.🙂
The waterbug builder here. I will be following your upcoming projects!
Thanks for watching!
good plans! watching out for the module kayak - thank you!
Looking forward to following these projects!,
I am really looking forward to your next year's projects. Super interested in the homemade trolling motor idea 😃
Now people suggest me to build an RC boat to tow my boat. This is a really good idea. Will look into that also. Thanks for watching and your comments.
Thank you! This is exactly what I'm looking for.
Thanks for watching. In my test run, this small motor's performance exceeded my expectation. But I need to modify the cooling of the power controller so it can run at 350 W without overheating. This will be my winter project. You can watch my test in this series czcams.com/play/PL2ShZzOUu01tp1iJVRHC1k8ObPYgq46G5.html
спасибо. жду продолжения.
Honestly, there is still a lot of work I need to do to make a usable system. I will experiment with the simple heat sink solution to cool the power controller before the kayaking season in April/May. Will provide an update. Cheers!
@@DIYUSA Good luck
nice am doing the same project for the bixby motor for my kayak .
Thanks for sharing. Will start working on the boats and motor in 2-3 weeks because the kayaking season will be starting very soon :-) Will have an update in 3 weeks!
RCTESTFLIGHT channel recently posted a video where he had his rc boat tow him 20 miles in a kayak. I thought that might be a way around having to register a small boat, if its being towed its not under its own power... the vdo name is " my DIY R/C Boat Pulled me 20 Miles!!!" i tried using a large bilge pump strapped to an oar to move a 12' aluminum boat, it worked on a still pond but not enough to use in a current
Thanks for the input. It is a very good idea. I will check out how others did that. With the RC boat, I could put a larger battery and dual motors. Your 12' boat should be much heavier than my coroplast boat.
Why there a holes around the housing. Other thruster didn't have holes there. I assume it breaks the jet.
This is a very good question. I don't know the answer. Unfortunately I have taken this assembly apart, otherwise I will run a test with the holes blocked (use tapes) and see if that makes a difference.
When the second part? Wondering how it works.
Thanks for the follow-up. Sorry for the delay in finishing and testing this drive. I have busy working on other projects: a foldable foam pontoon boat, then convert that to a sail boat.... etc. Now I am working on a $25 paddle drive. Next will be finishing up this motor drive. I should be able to test this drive in the river in about 2-3 weeks! Please stay tuned. Thanks for watching!
Same problem in California. Even a pathetic little motor like that and you have to register. Make a pole mounted setup that you hold in your hand (wear straps and put flotation devices on the shaft, not mounted to the boat). Or use a large RC boat and tow your kayak if you get tired. Or try umbrella sailing.
Thanks for the suggestions... now I have one more project to consider, i.e. to build a RC boat :-) I can even put two motors and a larger battery in it. Local rules allow eBike on the road without a license. A drone less than 250 gm doesn't need registration. I hope in the future there will be a change in the rules to allow motorized boat travels at 2 mph without needing registration.
Thank you! Can this motor be used in the salt water?
It should work in salt water, the problem is how long it will last if we use it in salt water. I believe if you wash the motor every time you use it, it will last longer.
A man after my own heart. You have a $150 kayak and they want $150 to register it if you put a motor on it. It reminds me of the harbor freight trailer that costs $300 to buy and $300 tax, tag, and title and only carries 1500 pounds.
Thanks for your comment! Most of my kayaks are under $100 :-) But this year I built 5 , and now, which one should I register? I will have more boats next year. I will also recycle my 2021 ones to build 2022 ones :-) eBikes can be on the road without licensing. If an eBike hit a person, it will cause more damage than my kayak going at 2 mph hitting another boat. My foldable boat probably will fold itself into a ball :-) Cheers!
please tutorial create mounting motor
Thanks for watching and your request.
Please check out part 2 of this series, which has more details on how I attached the motor to the aluminum pipe.
czcams.com/video/KFiMu6XtaUU/video.html
I reused the top part of the mount (which is secured to the frame of my pontoon boat) from my pedal drive project. You can see the details in this video
czcams.com/video/mZYyqG_oXE4/video.html
This video has the test result.
czcams.com/video/smNz7RCKHMk/video.html
Please check out the description of this part 3 video, there are links to the parts I use. Please let me know if you need more info and I will be glad to provide. Cheers!
@@DIYUSA thanks
@@monkeydluffy626 You are welcome. If you have other questions, please feel free to email me at pdxboatmaker@gmail.com. As with this design, I need to modify the cooling of the power controller so I can have the motor running at 350 W. The heat sink comes with the module seemed to be able to support 100 W only.
Make a video of you running away from the CHP at 2mph on a homemade boat hahaha
Thanks for the comment. Please excuse my ignorance, what is CHP? thanks,
@@DIYUSA California Highway Patrol. They also run fish and game.
@@jayinbox Haha!! At first I thought it was some kind of alligator in Florida. In Oregon, if I stay away from the two main rivers, or the main boat ramps, or the main lakes, I think I will be OK. There are plenty small rivers around Portland. Cheers!
Are you in jail now...outlaws hell yesh
Here those with DUIs are allowed to walk the street freely with no jail time... same with arm robbers... If I ever get caught, they will probably give me a warning, or a small fine at the most.🙂