I have a 15′ Dagger Savannah kayak and wanted to know if I can attach a electric motor to it for long fishing trips across large lakes. Is this possible to do? Any recommendations for specific motors if so?
I have a 15′ Dagger Savannah kayak and wanted to know if I can attach a electric motor to it for long fishing trips across large lakes. Is this possible to do? Any recommendations for specific motors if so?
As COOL as that could be, most motors are not symmetrical. It would simply tip the kayak. Kayaks and canoes are not self righting so it would tip.
YES yoou can. here is a discussion on mounting elec. trolling on kayaks
http://www.stripersonline.com/surftalk/showthread.php?t=410471
most of the discussion is about mounting the motor on the stern with remote steering and throttle
video on how to modify you kayak and trolling motor
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P98yqlKc4k8&feature=related
hope this helps
The biggest problem is stability .Where you put the battery will greatly affect an already tippy situation . The motor must be mounted as near to the centre line as possible. Not easy on a double ended craft.Speed and direction controls will be awkward . A bow mounted design would be the easiest to adapt to a stern mount on a kayak . One with foot controls would solve the speed control problem.Trolling motors of this design generaly are made with more thrust / higher voltage / and a bigger price tag than you would want