Bixpy Jet Motor Kit For Hobie Pedal Kayaks
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Bixpy Outboard Kit: www.Bixpy.com/KayakDIY
Then Select "Hobie Mirage Pedal Adapter"
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Then Select "Bixpy SUP Adapter - Standard Fin Box" or other fin if you have a different style board. My iSUP used the standard fin box.
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In this video I visit my friend Don who bought a Bixpy motor kit for his Hobie PA14. Together we unbox, install, and test the motor on his Hobie Pro Angler 14. I also packed my Bixpy along and attached it to a new iSUP. We had a lot of fun. Don says he loves his new Bixpy setup.
NOTE: My buddy Don paid full price for his Bixpy...it wasn't sponsored or discounted. I too paid for my initial Bixpy, but then became an Ambassador after falling in love with the product. I believe this video is non-bias and a fair representation of the product. Hope you enjoyed the video.
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I have had the Bixpy for two years on my Hobie compass. Loved it so much I bought another one. ❤️❤️
Need to add a pivot point on the shaft next to the bottom of the kayak. So if you randomly hit the bottom or kelp it will pop up without destroying the motor/ jet drive.
Hey Yankeetown FL shoutout! That should be one fast kayak!
Wow! That was pretty cool! Crazy looking ray
Tons of them around here. This one had cool pattern. Rays are not bad eating. Wings are like scallops. They also use them for shark fishing. I usually just let them go though. I only keep what I can eat the same day. My wife doesn’t get eat much seafood.
Nice overview.
That PA14 with the sea deck is beautiful!
Heath Martin I’m even jealous. He has a nice setup. Love his Hobie.
KayakDIY I’m looking at setups on PA’s, which is how I found this video. Have to say, he has bar none the nicest one I’ve ever seen, really sick.
You should do a video just going through his setup and mods.
thank you for making this video. i think i'm gonna go with the isup configuration. never even knew this existed. perfect for fishing by me. THANK YOU!!!
No problem. Happy to help.
Paddle Board Motor Mounts Are Here: lddy.no/8vsp
Then Select "Bixpy SUP Adapter - Standard Fin Box" or other fin if you have a different style board. My iSUP used the standard fin box.
Another cool video always enjoy your content have a good day and stay safe Jimmy from Massachusetts
Thanks so much! Appreciate the kind words and loyal viewership! Couldn’t do what I do without people like you. Massachusetts is one place I haven’t been to yet. In fact I haven’t seen much of that section of the U.S. Wife and I did a 3300 mile road trip for our honeymoon. We visited a lot of the east coast, but didn’t get that far north. Someday in near future want to visit that area. Any recommendations?
I've been using my drone to drop my line way out. Works like a charm.
Been thinking about doing this myself
A LOT cheaper too!!!!!
I never thought this kind of tech was available for a kayak! I’ve been researching fishing kayaks more and am baffled by the amount of add ons and accessories there are. Great video
The kayaking and kayak fishing market is huge. Lots of products being specifically designed for kayaks. This motor is one of my favorite add-ons. I can cover a lot more water and explore areas previously out of reach.
Why not just buy a boat?
@@the_wiz9566 aboat cannot go where these craft can. I kayak in tonnes of places a boat could not possibly go
Great video guys!! I loved the loaded out Hobie. The Bixby topped it off!
Very cool! Looks like great fun! Thanks.
It is. That is the big reason I have made so many videos on it. I bought the SwimJet first which is my favorite. After raving about it and contacting the company they sponsored me with other mounts to play with and share with viewers. I didn’t just get everything free. I paid for the motor, but got mounts free to try due to having the channel. It is pricey, but all things considered I think they could charge more. Other motor kits are more money and a lot less versatile than Bixpy.
It's also good to put the super lube on the "o"rings to help seal the unit
Yeah we goop it on pretty thick. It squeezes out excess when the two connectors mate up. 😬👍👍
That paddle board is my kind of exercise. I use the paddle to steer. Nice
It is quite the workout. 😉👍
Awesome vid! Looks like more than enough power.I will try one season on my Big Rig with manual propulsion, then see if I'd like to upgrade. Thank You
SHOW ME OUTDOORS no problem. Happy to be of help. I don’t tell people what to buy. I just try to show what the products can do. I do love my Bixpy though. I like that it is one motor that I can use on all my watercrafts and even swim with.
Me to but manual it's a god exercise
Looks interesting
That a cool little boat!
Thank you for posting this info, soon as I finish here I'm looking for one for my Two man Pelican kayak so I can use it for fishing with (no rotor in the right arm, so a little help couldn't hurt).
Happy to help. Lots of mounting options with Bixpy. Pretty much can fit any kayak.
If you decide to buy a Bixpy consider using our channel’s link (in video description) since it will help fund us making more videos.
Always feel free to ask questions. 🙂
Thank you sir 🙏 for your kind information and guidance
Great video! Keep it up guys
I didn't know I wanted one of these. I know what I'm asking Santa for...er...yeah Santa. Way cool! Thanks for the information.
In the US, using this in some states may require the craft to be registered since it is no longer manual propulsion. So check to make sure because DNR fines can be high.
Yep! 👍
Know your local laws...OR be extra extra sneaky and have lots of money to pay fines for the stupid laws! 😁
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Great Video I don't board or kayak I sail a small sailing cruiser 23ft but my only would not be hitting bottom with motor as you would know to avoid real shallows but hitting an unexpected obstruction on the bottom like bit of old jetty or sea defence and it damaging either motor or the kayak mount but it does look great fun and would be ideal for small tender where you don't want to or can't use petrol..
16:45 to just see in action
We are all waiting for an update with the j-2. 2m plus views might be worth a look. Thanks for all the great content.
I don't know how I stumbled on your video but I recognize that waterway. Very cool. I've tried starting a youtube channel reviewing local boat ramps but I don't know. Haven't put much effort into it. I'm more of a pleasure boater but I'd like to start a fishing channel. Only problem is I don't know a damn thing about fishing. LOL
Albert Villacampa Takes many hours of research online and even more actually trying to fish. I’ve been fishing for 3 years and it really only picked up for me this year. I still don’t feel like I know enough to start a channel. I jus keep teaching myself different ways to fish.
protip,. , you need to put the dielectric grease on the O rings and threads of the sockets too in high moisture applications to ensure a 100% hydrostatic junction over time,. plastic loves to get seized and brittle especially when sun and salt is involved ,, takit from a guy who works on plow trucks in a northern beach town ,. you may not use a tool to put it together,. but you'll likely need one to separate it if it sits long enough,. and there's no telling if you made it tight enough by hand without greasing the threads too.. it makes hand tight mean a completely different thing
Hey Cape Coral Fl, shout out. Thats awsome
I love living here.
Can’t imagine living anywhere else.... except maybe a Caribbean island. 😬👍
I thought that looked like West coast Florida water!
Shout out from Lakeland, FL!
Where I live, once you put a motor on a kayak, you have to license the kayak with the state.
Love the Albonian music.
Excellent! Do you think I can use that for an inflatable Kayak?
Really nice setups
Yeah I like how clean and easy these motor kits are unlike other brands.
Informative video!👍
How nice to have Jimmy Diresta to assemble the kayak turbine, hahaha
Great info man
Looks like a blast!
It definitely is. I love the versatility of this little motor. Have you seen the swimjet mount which lets you use the motor for snorkeling and scuba! It is definitely a blast!
Holy hell what is up with all of the negative comments? Bunch of jealous assholes that don’t get what small craft ownership and fishing is all about? I’ve had my eye on a Hobie for a while. Very cool boat. And the Bixpy drive is slick. I’m currently running an Old Towne 14 foot/3 person canoe with a Minnkota motor and this is a very elegant single person dedicated fishing alternative. My setup altogether was about $1,000. Yours looks to be about $2,500. STILL way cheaper than a ‘real’ boat, you can go where they can’t, and you can enjoy the peace and quiet and be stealthy. Also the unboxing was awesome and I think necessary to show the setup of this unique product. Great video all around and ignore the haters! Subbed.
I’ve modified mine with my Hobie. WaterSnake trolling motor...using my cassette that came with it...Easy...diy...only 300 bucks...including solar mod to the battery...2 speeds...forward and reverse...
I made a video on that Watersnake motor setup as well. Bixpy is a lot more refined and the battery floats. Both are great systems. Just depends on what folks want and their budgets. 🙂👍
KayakDIY great.....but really why spend that much not much better. Battery floats big deal...you must be getting some kickback, just sayin.
Main thing for kayak fishing is getting into the shallows. I can see this high dollar item breaking off the first time you strike something that won’t give!
DONALD 2020 Main thing for “you” is getting into the shallows. Not everyone hangs in the shallows. Most of my friends use kayak to run offshore. I’m usually going out in deep water. Heck I’m even using my kayaks for scuba diving now. People can easily shorten the mount shaft if they want it running skinny. People shorten trolling motor shafts all the time and this would be even easier. I just have never found the need. However, I plan to discuss short shaft options with Bixpy since some viewers have requested it.
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@@KayakDIY yeah I don’t know why they made the shaft so long, the longer the shaft the more strain it is under, plus the obvious of not being able to use in shallow water.
Mantap bossku 👍 👍🏻
Nice camera work at the end there bro...I could almost see what was happening.
Couldn't you see....I just looked at the reflection in the water and when there wasn't a wave I saw a great reflection. 😁
Please do a video on your friends Hobie PA14. I personally am interested in the mods he did to it. I'm really thinking about getting that same type of setup.
The Hobie fish finder install video I did is also on his kayak. However, I will keep that in mind and maybe do a bow to stern walkthrough of his kayak. I will likely be doing a video on his trailer setup too in near future. He also enjoys diving and spearfishing so hoping he can show me that.
nice vid, how long does the battery last?
Muito legal a adaptação. Parabéns
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@@KayakDIY vou fazer uma adaptação aqui. Tem um minkota. Vai ficar shows
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Very awesome
This new person "Don" is very good at video recording!🤣
It is my fault actually. I normally have the GoPro with wide field of view on the hat mount. This time I did iphone with vidometer app running for speed. iPhone doesn’t have as wide of view. I should have double checked before giving my buddy Don the camera setup. ENTIRELY MY FAULT. 😭
It's fine he is my dad.
xXBryceGamerXx 😂 I thought so. Your dad is awesome. If you ever want CZcams channel help...aside from filming...which I apparently suck at...let me know. Haha
I could do worse 🤣
I was travelling in sweden by train and met the hobie team from brazil that was in sweden to compete fishing
Really cool!
Sweden looks beautiful. Wife and I want to visit that area sometime.
.can you use it in sailt water for fishing ,it looks great the jet motor
I need three of those to fit onto a wilderness systems radar 135
How long can you run at top speed? Also , once you add a motor to your kayak do you have to register it and get numbers? THANKS!
That is awesome.i’m so love it
Great Video
Thanks
Thanks! 😊
Appreciate it.
In CA if you attach a motor to your boat, you're required to register it with the DMV, affix a name/registration number to parts of the hull, and add running lights.
Yep...most states have that. We were running so skinny they couldn’t find us. In those waters. We risked it but later registered.
yep that's kalifornia
Wow that pro angler really was moving! That little motor has some serious power. Wonder what thrust it is equivalent to? 6.21mph on a Hobie PA is impressive! I like how you overlayed the speed. Is that something via gopro?
In looking at the supplied link to the bixby Website it says the following
low speed 1.3 MPH for 10 hours
medium speed 2.5 MPH for 4.5 hours
High Speed 4.5 MPH for 1.15 hours
I told Bixpy about my Hobie Pro Angler 14 speed results and they too were surprised, but we had two GPS speedometers running. One on fish finder and other via phone which has proven reliable. I filmed it with KPH as unit of measure because it is more accurate than MPH when using the phone app. So the Hobie PA14 with Bixpy I believe is definitely capable of higher speeds than advertised. As for runtime I get 5hrs running mixed speeds 1-5. The battery typically covers me for a day of kayak fishing. I don’t run speed 10 all the time.
Speed totally depends on the kayak hull that Bixpy is mounted to. I have achieved 7mph via my Viking Profish Reload Kayak.
Enjoyed video,would you share how you inserted the GPS information into the video? Thanks in advance.
SWEET VID!
Thank you!
Yeah, seagrass is always a problem with these small motors.. tangles suck always carry your regular fin just in case you get an area where there is a lot of it flooded around because if you don't you're kind of screwed especially on a paddleboard
Cool!
But i thot dielectric grease meant non conducting?
That fish at 18:05 has better teeth then i do xD
Cool video bro. Impressive.
Thanks! I definitely could have improved the on water filming portion, but it had to do with using my narrow view phone camera vs GoPro. Thus, the camera wasn’t always aimed where we thought. I use an iphone app to record speed footage. GoPro GPS speed overlays are way less accurate.
Awesome! I really want one of the handheld ones but they are soooo expensive
17Industries I won’t deny that they are pricey, but the handheld ones are a blast. I own the scuba model which has slightly bigger battery and negative buoyancy. The snorkel model has slightly smaller battery and positive buoyancy. You can still dive some with the snorkel edition and it will slowly float to the surface if you let go of it. The scuba edition will “slowly” sink if you let go of it. I wear a wrist lanyard so I don’t lose mine.
I had a blast with my SwimJet at the Florida springs and Key West.
I would think the battery makes up the bulk of the cost
Make your steering much more reflexive, and sharp.
wow ...its beautiful that is what i amlooking for..but i think its so expensive....iam.just a simple.fisherman here in our province....i think its good to put in business here in the philippines....
In Florida you have to have FL numbers to use in state!
Yes
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You have a GPS overlay towards the end of the video. What GPS are you using? Curious / looking for an on water GPS myself. Thanks.
I was using a gps app. I think called Vidometer. We had it on a hat mount. Only problem is we didn’t get the camera always pointed where it needed to be. We typically use gopros for filming not phones. Gopros have wider field of view. So the phone didn’t work well for filming, but it captured gps speed. Live and learn as they say.
When they come up with a short-shaft model, I'll likely get one. The major purpose of a kayak is getting into skinny water. One encounter with a submerged log with this long shaft mounted on a 300+ lb Hobie PA14 at 2-4 mph will have you $$$tranded. Also, all the batteries that you see for these applications are rated in Ah. Bixpy rates their battery as 378 Wh. The conversion is 31.5 Ah. Why not advertise in a language their customers a familiar with? Love the concept. But I'll save my $1200 for a shorter version. Would REALLY love to see one with spot-lock.
Regarding Wh vs Ah: Amen! Ah is just so much more intuitive. 👍
My thoughts exactly- I fitted a water snake motor to my hobie with a drastically shortened shaft - worked a treat and still able to go through shallow water- this one is far to long and restricts the hobie
Wonder if a person could(with great diy skills and proper tools) cut that motor shaft off about 6”-8” where motor extends only about 1”-2” below the bottom of the kayak hull. That just sticks down way too far, seems like you would hv less torque on the shaft and actually add a little more speed to the kayak. That is my only draw back keeping me from buying one of those Bixby motors for the Hobie. I hv a great shop abs tools and excellent knowledge of wiring and different projects I’ve done, would really like to see that shaft a little closer, but do not know anyone that has bought one for their yak yet. Think they are waiting on me to take the plunge lol
Great video, “paddle on” or should I say “switch on”
👍 nice!
I have a 2021 hobie outback, does the adapter works?
I am on a hobie kayak PA14 in Japan. Of this product
Is it possible to ship to Japan?
For the price of that yak & motor you could have a pretty nice bass boat.
no you could not. A down payment maybe? or a very old boat? Have you ever thought that people enjoy fishing out of kayak more that boats in some cases? Sure maybe we spend a few grand to setup our kayaks, but after that we have no more maintenance or fuel costs. Also don't need a trailer.
@@thereelaccountant9246 im an avid kayak fisherman with about $1000 in my yak actually, so yes i completely understand. Also spending $4000 can get you a really nice boat. We're not talkin about wasting 60k on something brand new. Thats just foolish.
@@2inHeartattack well that’s the conclusion he automatically jumped to lol
@@watchingyourvideo8029 society makes people think they gotta have the nicest shit out there or its junk.
Wonder how long the battery lasts at full speed
What lake are you on. It looks very calm. The only lake I've been to is lake Martin in Alabama. Have you ever been it's pretty impressive lake
This is actually a channel in a florida gulf community
Hi can you tell how much that set it too buy and were from cheer
How long do u batterry setup last ? I seen a great dealt drill efoil setup but his 3hr batteries only lasted half hour flat out
I get 4 hours minimum usually but as high as 7hrs running lower speeds. It could get 10hours if I stayed in lowest speed but where is the fun in that!
So my question is, is the jet drive better for smaller body rivers?
Very nice. I like this setup because it's light but powerful. I'm considering one. How much amp does this motor actually pull at low, med and high speed? Would be interesting to know compared to the nominal amp rating. Thx
Not sure but 7-10hrs on low speeds is reported. 75min on constant highest speed.
KayakDIY thank you. That's a decent run time
Any idea how it performs against the wind? Say 5-10 kts
Thanks very interestingn.
No problem. Thanks for watching
Do you have to use the bixpy battery? Or can you use an alternative deep cycle for longer range?
You have to use the Bixpy battery. The Bixpy doesn’t run on 12v. The battery 🔋 is 25.9v and 333Wh in size.
KayakDIY can you link more batteries in parallel?
Ben Davis no, although I have never needed to. I usually have battery life left over at end of most trips.
Excellent video and love the adaptation. The only problem, pertaining to Florida as I do not know what the legal requirements in other states, requires anything motor powered combustion or electric registration is required. Neat, keep up the good videos.
What they dont know wont hurt them
Same in Texas.
@@robertintexas im in texas also but eh who cares they wont catch you in the river
Thanks for the vid! BTW dielectric grease is an insulator and should never be applied directly onto terminals like that, only the connection body surround itself...
Maybe a small wind gererator on a windvane like a sailboat?
Nice "girlie" chant when you uncovered the motor
😂
Justin I would like ur opinion on the Bixpy motor. Bixpy is releasing a sonar pod version for the Bonafide line of kayaks. Which one do u think would perform better the rudder attachment or the pod version which is more toward the middle of the boat. The pod version will still require a rudder for steering. Thanks, I really enjoy your videos and u have the best logo out there.
Depends if you think you will go in the shallows. The pod won’t kick motor up if you hit shallows. The pod design did have a motor guard. Pod is really convenient mount design for taking on and off on days you don’t want to run motor or “anti theft”. You need a rudder no matter what for steering...or for Bixpy mounting. I liked the Bonafide pod design but I run consistently in deep enough water. You could easily pop Bixpy pod out if getting into shallow water. I will also consider paying you for Bixpy Bonafide Pod video footage if you get one.
If you decide to buy “consider” supporting the channel by using this link: lddy.no/3lir
KayakDIY I just wasn’t sure if the Bixpy would perform better pushing from the stern or push/pull from the pod location. I’m also told that it will only stick out six inches from the bottom of the kayak.
It doesn’t stick very far below. Probably only 6in below the hull. The Hobie Bixpy Mount sticks further down below the hull because it has to in order to fit in all the Hobie pedal kayaks. The Bixpy for Bonafide pod will be really shallow draft. Definitely going to make for an awesome fishing kayak setup. Makes me want to buy a Bonafide. Makes the Bonafide incredibly versatile. Bixpy can run up to 10hrs and the new Bixpy kits have 12 speeds which will be great for freshwater trolling and saltwater. They added 2 speeds on the low end for freshwater trolling anglers.
KayakDIY Here’s some roll out dates . The Bonafide rudder will be out on the 20th, the Bixpy mount nearer the end of the month and my ss107 Fusion will be delivered in early October. It’s certainly good to be me😉. Even though we live in Florida I will have to rethink what shoes I’m goin to wear in the coming months. I wear Aleader’s now and it might not be the best shoe when the water temp changes but we will see.
I have a P14 mirage drive and looking to buy this set up. I followed the link but I still don’t see the other parts in ur video could u please send me a link for what I need for the P14 thank you
*You will need the Bixpy Outboard kit and this Hobie Thru-hull adapter:* lddy.no/14y09
This motor and adapter kit will then fit Hobie & multiple brands of kayaks that use the fin style pedal drives. 😎👍
@@KayakDIY thank you so much will place the order with confidence now 🎣🎣🎣🎣
Very cool. Definitely not well over a grand cool, but still very cool.
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Will this fit a native slayer 10?
Will this work with passport 10.5
Nice video. I can see disaster looming for those who traverse murky water, however. Sorry if I'm a negative Nancy.
For that they have a few stern mount options that kick up when hitting obstacles. 😊🤙
If you did this in NY, you would have to register it at DMV.
Dad most states have that requirement. Few places in the world don’t require registration unless it exceeds a certain thrust. Usually registration is cheap. Considering the enjoyment and fun of having a motor the registration is no big deal to me.
so do you need to register your yak ?
Nice would this work in a lighting strike kayak
Yes. I have a Lightning Kayak and used Bixpy on it via that mount.
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I found a tube of super lube at my house after out st patties day party. I was like what I this?!? Now I know.
Michael Staab Never leave the house without it. 😂👍
Actually, I think we might have hung out with you guys after filming this vid. Likely fell out of my pocket. You can keep it. Sharing is caring.
You would have to register this in Montana and have boat numbers on the sides.
Most U.S states have similar laws. Only a few places I think in the world have laws specifically stating a certain pound thrust motor. For instance if you had under 30 pound thrust you wouldn’t need to register in some areas.
Isn't there a way to adjust the motor closer to the haul?
What exactly is the model of your Hobie? Thank you
I just bought one for my Hobbie PA12 how's your friend liking it ?
He seems to love it. Him and his kids go out a lot with it. I just got one for my Lightning Strike HD pedal kayak....it uses the same mount. I really enjoy the simplicity of installing it and removing when not needed. I like how lightweight it is. I definitely am able to explore a lot more areas that were out of reach before.
@@KayakDIY Thanks ,It's because of this video I decided to buy one ......Appreciate it
Would this fit in a pelican catch 130?
I’ve seen a video where the mirage drive fits
*Yes, this is the adapter that is used for Pelican pedal kayaks.* lddy.no/piac
Can it be flipped around so you can go in reverse and troll?
How much run time should I expect of a 2019 outback? estimate
7- 10hrs is likely achievable on low speed with hull like Hobie Outback. Depends on water conditions kinda. I typically get 7hrs+ on most my kayaks in lowest speeds fishing canals and calm flats water. I was out most of the day via my Lightning Strike Kayak & Bixpy. The new motor kits have 12 speeds. Mine has 10 speeds and is the older kit.