First impressions of my Hobie Cassette modded Watersnake 24lbs electric motor. Max speed setting 1 was 4.6km/hr and speed 2 was 6.6kms/hr. Has anyone else done a similar mod? What motor did you use and what was your experience? Would love to read your comments below!
I built a similar one about 4 years ago for my Hobie PA. I now use it on my 2019 Outback. Most people fix the motor so it only goes straight, but mine turns in the cassette. I like it that way so to be able to turn tighter circles and control it with my feet. I also built a variable speed control to be able to have infinite speeds up to about 4 1/2 mph. I just bought another side mount 24 Watersnake and will probably use it more than the cassette motor. I like to use my pedal drive when I get to my fishing spots but don't like switching back and forth. JMO
In Brazil we are starting now with lithium batteries, I hope this opens doors here for the inclusion of electric propulsion in our kayaks, we are fighting here for people to wake up to this technology, it's amazing to see your customizations, congratulations
Lol, dude kept up the whole time. That's good stuff right there. Well anyway I got the thing from Wally world for 40 bucks so I can't complain.I don't have a paddle kayak though mine you have to use your arms.
I will build mine exactly like yours on my Catch 130. The cassette plug for the hoby mirage is the same than the Pélican Catch serie. Thank you so much for all those informations!
@@outbackshadz3809 weekends on the river here in Perth can be packed, unless you go early before the boaties wake up some time I go to the beach less boats and jet skis plus they are a bit further away from where I fish.
Hi Outback Shadz. Thanks for your videos. I really like your Watersnake mod mate. I will be getting that soon. 1 question if you could answer please. Could you tell me the anchor setup in more detail, not the system but the part where you lowered it to the water. Like where did you get the part from and how many meters of rope do you have on it? Etc. It looks cool. Many thanks.
Hi Goran, Its called an anchor wizard, best kit on my kayak for sure, its attached to a downrigger as anchor so it doesn’t get snagged or scratch my kayak upon retrieval
2 questions. 1 - did you keep the peddles on you in case you ran out? 2 - Why didnt you go for the 34lb? I reckon you could eek out another kmph, leave your buddy puffing to keep up with that
Sorry for the late reply, 1 yes i always keep the pedal & paddles in case of any breakdown. 2. More thrust doesnt equal more speed just more push to get you there quicker and that would put too much strain on the cassette connection IMO.
So you didn't use the regular motor mounts that came with it you just stuck it in the middle of your boat?. It's actually a pretty cool idea. I reckon it's only works with your kayak though. I don't think I could put a hole in my kayak,reckon the hole was already there?
Hi, i'm thinking of something like this for my kayak but hyow did you get it to mount in the middle like that? Was there a port hole on that model or is the motor able to be disassembled and reassembled through that port? It seems the prop would be too big to go through there. Also regarding battery life, you said you did not recharge night before but would full charge work the whole day of fishing? Thank you
Does your fish finder have issues when the engine is running ? Will be great to show it on your fish finder if yes or no the engine bring some problems
First impressions of my Hobie Cassette modded Watersnake 24lbs electric motor.
Max speed setting 1 was 4.6km/hr and speed 2 was 6.6kms/hr.
Has anyone else done a similar mod? What motor did you use and what was your experience? Would love to read your comments below!
I built a similar one about 4 years ago for my Hobie PA. I now use it on my 2019 Outback. Most people fix the motor so it only goes straight, but mine turns in the cassette. I like it that way so to be able to turn tighter circles and control it with my feet. I also built a variable speed control to be able to have infinite speeds up to about 4 1/2 mph. I just bought another side mount 24 Watersnake and will probably use it more than the cassette motor. I like to use my pedal drive when I get to my fishing spots but don't like switching back and forth. JMO
Not bad running good 👌 👍
New sub here! Thinking bout getting one of the water snakes for my hobie pa
Appreciate the support! It would be cracker on a pa!
In Brazil we are starting now with lithium batteries, I hope this opens doors here for the inclusion of electric propulsion in our kayaks, we are fighting here for people to wake up to this technology, it's amazing to see your customizations, congratulations
Hope it all works out for you!
@@outbackshadz3809 Thank you very much, hugs
Lol, dude kept up the whole time. That's good stuff right there. Well anyway I got the thing from Wally world for 40 bucks so I can't complain.I don't have a paddle kayak though mine you have to use your arms.
I will build mine exactly like yours on my Catch 130. The cassette plug for the hoby mirage is the same than the Pélican Catch serie.
Thank you so much for all those informations!
Let us know how it goes…
Awesome video at least you don't have boats and jet skis zooming pass at speed trying to tip you over😁
Thanks man, it was during a weekday morning that’s why. I went once on a weekend and vowed never again LOL.
@@outbackshadz3809 weekends on the river here in Perth can be packed, unless you go early before the boaties wake up some time I go to the beach less boats and jet skis plus they are a bit further away from where I fish.
Impressive. It seems to perform almost as well as the Minn Kota 40lb Riptide from other videos I have seen. Do you know what is the pitch on the prop?
Sorry I don’t know. Consider Subscribing as Im making more in depth videos in the near future👍
do you still use this motor in the kayak? what did you think ?
Hi Outback Shadz. Thanks for your videos. I really like your Watersnake mod mate. I will be getting that soon. 1 question if you could answer please. Could you tell me the anchor setup in more detail, not the system but the part where you lowered it to the water. Like where did you get the part from and how many meters of rope do you have on it? Etc. It looks cool. Many thanks.
Hi Goran,
Its called an anchor wizard, best kit on my kayak for sure, its attached to a downrigger as anchor so it doesn’t get snagged or scratch my kayak upon retrieval
@@outbackshadz3809 many thanks for that mate. I just found your reply, it got sent somewhere else in my inbox
Nice video! What camera mount and boom are you using?
Railblaza and go pro mount
im subscribed now bud great stuff wgats the name of that anchor deal you have
Appreciate the support it’s called anchor wizard
Buenas noches como le puso el motor al kayak
This motor can pull a swiming men on the sea behind kayak as well. I am thinking to do spearfishing buoy with this 24 lbs trolling motor😃
🤣🤣🤣
Not sure whag battery he bought but the battery you actually need for that motor specifically is 180 max of 280.
Good video! Mind posting what battery do you use and where exactly in the haul you put your battery? Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it! I use an FPV power 50ah lithium it sits directly under my seat inside the hull.
Hello. How many hours does this battery runs? I would like to purchase one.
2 questions. 1 - did you keep the peddles on you in case you ran out? 2 - Why didnt you go for the 34lb? I reckon you could eek out another kmph, leave your buddy puffing to keep up with that
Sorry for the late reply, 1 yes i always keep the pedal & paddles in case of any breakdown.
2. More thrust doesnt equal more speed just more push to get you there quicker and that would put too much strain on the cassette connection IMO.
So you didn't use the regular motor mounts that came with it you just stuck it in the middle of your boat?. It's actually a pretty cool idea. I reckon it's only works with your kayak though. I don't think I could put a hole in my kayak,reckon the hole was already there?
My kayak has a removable cassette thats what I used.
Hi, i'm thinking of something like this for my kayak but hyow did you get it to mount in the middle like that? Was there a port hole on that model or is the motor able to be disassembled and reassembled through that port? It seems the prop would be too big to go through there. Also regarding battery life, you said you did not recharge night before but would full charge work the whole day of fishing? Thank you
The kayak comes with a cassette to fit the hole. Battery will last 2 full days or more fishing I think
How long does it last
Where is the battery set? What size of the 12v battery do you recommended? Thank you.
Battery is under the seat compartment. Im using an FPV power 50amp Lithium
Get rid of them switches in the head... They burn out dead easy. You need switches rated at 16amp or more, and waterproof.
What's the range like? Like at low speed how far could you go with a 50ah
24 pounds of thrust they usually draw 9 amps an hour do the mouth
Hi mate can you please tell me what battery you have there and do you have a ,,,,PWM motor controller ,,,,to make the battery last longer
Fpv power 50amp lithium no pwm controller
Does your fish finder have issues when the engine is running ? Will be great to show it on your fish finder if yes or no the engine bring some problems
No issues
@@outbackshadz3809 thx for the reply
Gday chief, couldn't for the life of me work out how you were controlling the steering? Presuming by feet, but never saw your feet move !
Its telepathy LOL.
Actually there is a rudder that is controlled by hand near the seat.
Are you using a lithium battery?
Yes 50amp fpv power
Tiene acelerador el mango
I built one, it lasted 2 seasons and seized up. I loved it but it didn't last
epic vid, what battery you using to get that run time if i could ask
sorry just saw the end of the vid
All good. Its the FPV 50ah