Canoe Trolling Motor Mount
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- čas přidán 8. 08. 2020
- After the tiresome upstream canoe trips with our aircraft carrier of a canoe, I decided to buy a trolling motor and build a mount to attach it to our canoe. This isn't intended to be the only source of forward motion for our trips, just help counteract the current for us.
I went with the Minn Kota Endura C2 motor. 30" shaft and 30 pound thrust.
www.cabelas.com/shop/en/Minn-...
The 12volt battery is a Marine Battery from Advance Auto Parts.
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In this video, I show you the up close dimensions of the side mount for my canoe. The measurements should be similar for your canoe with some adjustments as necessary.
I've used this setup on one river trip and the battery lasted the 3 hours of run time on Speed Setting 4. Didn't show any signs of slowing.
Incredible value, stable hull design and comfortable cockpit with plenty of storage!
*Great little trolling motor **enjoyable.fishing** recommend had it hooked up to my 15 foot old town canoe and it pushed it pretty good with me and my son (220 pounds each).*
Good to hear! We like it as well. Works great for our purposes.
Thanks for the example! And that’s surely a happy dog!
Thanks! Glad I could help. Blackbeard is definitely a happy dog.
Awesome man - I'm trying to do something similar for some family canoe rides, great mount setup - thanks for sharing
Thank you for watching! Good luck on your project. This motor opens up more places available to travel in a canoe.
Thank you, I have a heavy 16ft. Canoe also, that I will put a motor on now that I see I can .
Glad I could help out. This little trolling motor has opened up more places for my family to go!
i never thought about making a transom like that. Thanks for this video! I'm making one of these when I buy a canoe.
Thank you for watching! Good luck on your project.
Great job
Thank you! This setup is still going strong! We use it every few months.
Nice! That looks like it would be really useful!
Thank you for commenting. It's still going strong! It has really opened up the places we can go now with being able to travel upstream in our rivers.
@@ProjectNineOaks That’s awesome! 😊
Great idea! I think I will try this but also incorporate some kind of a backrest into it.
That would be a great idea! I hope it turns out well.
Nice you don't have to drill holes in the hull on the mount. Not that I am apposed but it just simpler. Looks nice.
This was very helpful. Thank you very much!
I'm glad I could help you out. Good luck on your project! Thanks for watching.
@3:42 GOT DEEZNUTS RIGHT HERE😂😂😂😂😂
Good job buddy 💪🏽
Thank you. I appreciate it!
Thank you For this Video! Sent a Trolling Motor, 4 Maple Planks & 8 4" Bolts washers & Wingnuts to my Nephew in the Philippines!👍🥳🤝
Awesome! I hope it works out well for him! Thank you for watching.
I have that same canoe and both electric and outboard motors. I made a wood mounting bracket too, but don't use it anymore, and just attach the electric motor straight to the gunnel. Don't over tighten it and pay attention if the motor starts slipping. Yeah, not super stiff, a little flexy, but super simple, and I haven't had any problems yet. I use the motor bracket for the outboard though, as it has quite a bit more push ... kinda sketchy in fact, but haven't flipped yet.
Thank you for the tips and for watching the video! This is still working well for us but I could see where more power may put too much stress on the wood bracket.
ive done the same installation then your's and its hard to steer; maybe with a rudder! :) TX for the video my friend! :)
Interesting. Maybe the depth in teh water has something to do with it. Thanks for watching!
Cool 😎 set up thank you
Thank you for watching!
Good job that's just what I was looking for I want something to take me upstream so I don't have to paddle too much. Thank you
Glad I could help out! This setup is still working great for us.
You could use carriage bolts for the mount, without the need of the wrench. Also bolting down terminals to the battery can be a hazard in a light boat as it could sink it in case of capsize, consider using alligator clips instead
Actually there are things called speed clips for batteries, they are designed for boats and Rvs
My father and I did something very similar to this for our canoe for some fishing in Maine. It was crazy unstable.😋😋 We almost went over on some hooksets.
Oh no! So far so good here. Does take some getting used to but works great for our application.
Build an outrigger
Thank u 🙏
You're welcome!
Awsome thank you
no problem! Thank you for watching!
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Dude, I thought I was listening to comic Nate Bergatze!!
Just a small suggestion: why not use carriage bolts instead of hex head and install them upward from the clamp through the transom thwart, thereby allowing you to just screw the spinner nuts on from the top, saving fumbling around under the assembly. Just my lazy man's approach.
Appreciate the video man. I have the same canoe. A lot of videos on here don’t share their measurements. Glad you went into that much details.
I have a quick question.. my motor works fine straight, but when I turn, the canoe starts spinning. Any ideas?
By the way, I have it mounted more towards the front
@@hahaclintondix6099 I think mounting more towards the front, the motor will want to push the canoe sideways and the canoe will skid across the water. Try keeping the motor straight and using your paddle as a rudder. Hope that helps!
Thank!
There are alot of diy ideas on you tube in how to build your own canoe trolling motor mount, which seem decent and simple enough, but I was wondering is there a specific reason as to why they are all made to mount off the side of the canoe rather than straight out the back of the canoe? Just easier to build or something to do with performance or something?
Thanks
My canoe comes to a point so the distance that would make the trolling motor from the rear passenger is too far for comfort. Off the side is comfortable and it doesn't turn the canoe too much.
Nice work, about to do the same for my family canoe (same boat in every bit but different brand btw) I am using a tiny 18lb which I already had... Still sort of does the job but the good thing is I can get away with a small battery.
just 2 things I would suggest... if you didnt do it already get an anderson type connector for your battery and perhaps the arm of that mount is kinda fewe inches to long? and from some tries I have done seems like few inch make a difference in the thrust you lose because of the angle between thrust and motion vectors..
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Thanks for watching! I appreciate the suggestions. I have changed the battery connections since I have a battery box now. I made another video about it as well.
Thanks for sharing man!!! I have similar canoe do you think higher power would work ? I want to go as fast as possible that’s is of course practical for a canoe
I think more power would work fine. The 30lb thrust motor is ok but maybe a larger one would go a little faster? I'm looking at getting a different propeller to try to get another 1mph out of this motor. Even with a larger trolling motor, I think it'll be hard to get over 7 or 8 mph.
Looks great love it. One question for you, how much is the trolling motor in your way when/if you need to paddle on the left side of canoe?
It does get in the way on the left side a little. I try to turn the motor some to eliminate having to paddle on the left. If I do have to paddle on the left, it's about a 2/3 stroke.
You can make a transom for the back and not worry about it
how long can the motor function on the battery? I'm wondering what the autonomy would be...
I haven't fully tested yet but I've gone on several 3.5 to 4 hour trips and the speed setting was on 4 most of the time. I'm thinking on a good new battery you could go about 5-6 hours. That speed setting is your control on the amperage draw from the battery.
Seems in Georgia you have to register anything with propeller. I have an older canoe thought about adding same trolling motor. Do you know anything about requirements for using in river?
I believe the DNR website says your vessel needs to be registered if it is "mechanically propelled." Though I've used this setup a few times and haven't been stopped yet. Good to safe though.
Thanks. Seems kind of silly that you have to register a canoe, kayak, or inflatable boat just because you add a trolling motor.
How did you attach the upright 1x3 to the horizontal 1x 4? It looks like that would be the weak link to your otherwise awesome setup.
The upright is glued and screwed into the horizontal piece. I used Tribond wood glue and some long 3" exterior grade screws. So far so good!
I had this exact set up years ago and the upright piece was the one that finally gave way.. WHILE I was traveling in the water.. that was a scare! I've found a new way of doing it.. I attach the motor right to the side of the canoe just put 2 pieces of 3/4 plywood. One inside one outside and tighten the motor.. Perfect.
@@jonnychrist69 I don't even add the wood. Just straight to the gunnel. Works good so far. Gota pay attention, so it doesn't get loose and slip off into the drink .. heh heh.
@@bennyblanko3 Just add a tether to motor
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Do you have to paddle on the right to keep the boat going straight? I would think this set up will turn the boat to the right.
You do not have to. The motor moves left and right so you can turn it slightly and it will track straight. In some cases, I set it straight and also paddle on the right just to give it some extra push forward.
Thanks for the video how much weigh was the total with the conoe and size of the motor
The motor is a 35lb thrust motor. I canoe weight itself is probably 80lbs I would guess. With our gear and a family of four in the canoe, we are running around another 450lbs or so.
Thanks a lot much appreciated
Just curious if you the transom mount for the motor would have just clamped to the side of the canoe as the clamp looks plenty large. And since its a trolling motor they can spin 360 i believe so having it mounted out wouldnt have mattered? only thing would be tipping it might be an issue?
Im actually in the process of setting something up like this thats why i ask lol
I do think tipping it would be an issue if attached to the canoe itself. It has to tilt to allow for put in and take out of the canoe. Also, using the transom allows the motor to be a little outside of the canoe edge and makes for a comfortable setup.
how much run time did you get on a full charge battery ?
While I haven't fully experimented with all settings, on speed setting 4, it lasted at least 3.5 hours of constant use. I would estimate about 4.5 hours or so with that speed setting. I think you gave me another idea for a video!
Did you glue the block that the motor mount is on?
I did glue the wood together and also used three screws that were 3 inches long. It's still going strong!
Look at getting yourself a kipawa propeller I have one on my trolling motor canoe setup. My TM is a 55 lb minn Kota and I can go about 6 mph with my setup
I just might have to do that. Thank you for the tip!
Why not use a 4x4 on top to hitch the motor to? It would hand on better than the flimsy 2x4?
too much bulk . besides , a 2x4 that length is incredibly strong and will not likely flex at all .
The 2x4 on the top has worked well so far. Also, it may, but I'm not sure the motor mount is wide enough for a 4x4.
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3:40 he's got dees ... ha ha.
Do you power the motor with a couple of batteries?
I power it with a deep cycle marine 12v battery. You can get it from any auto parts store. I have another video on a battery box I use to protect the battery and provide some additional accessories.
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I made a similar mount to fit my 2.2hp Mercury.
Awesome! How fast can it go with that much power on the back?
How long battery good for in the river?
The setting on the motor really determines the duration on the battery. I've been at setting for 4 (out of 5) for 4 to 5 hours straight and it worked fine.
Cost me $9 definitely worth it
I agree! So far, the best accessory for my canoe!
I hope it is strong enough. The board that the clamp goes on seems like a potential weak spot.
I appreciate the comment. I used it for a couple of years, maybe 20 or 30 times and still going strong. I had to refinish the wood with clear coat to keep it looking nice. I hope to get another couple of years' use before needing to make another.
just like mine in UK
Great! Thank you for watching.
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Well, I don’t think you know the laws in California but Emily if you do, please let me know that I was thinking about getting a canoe but I was looking under the California DMV laws and it says that you don’t need to register a canoe or kayak that that has oars but if you modify it you know, I wonder if you still have to register it even though that is not a fixed modification that you did so I still was wondering if you still have to register it I do anything to get out of having to pay taxes on registration😂😂😂😂
Here in GA, technically anything motorized for propulsion needs to be registered. But then you will likely have to run into a real by the book DNR officer for them to say something.