Motorized Kayak

Advice
#1

Has anyone figured out how to mount a trooling motor on a Wilderness Systems Tarpon 12? I use my kayak for fishing but would like to be able to travel a lot further than I can paddle. Need you help.

#2

Check ebay
There were 2 motorized kayaks on there recently I think they’re still open. They mihkt give you some ideas.



Good Luck

Randy

#3

Just a note
Just as a note, as soon as you motorize a kayak, most states will require you to have it registered, with an annual sticker on it.



it is then classified as a power boat.

#4

First of all, where are you fishing?
Deep water or shallow flats, warm or cold water?

#5

And in Ohio…
…you have to register it even if you don’t put a motor on it. I hate seeing all those number stickers on my kayaks. :frowning:

#6

Look at the Mokai
great design might give you an idea



I think they look great for running up a river

The price is up there though

#7

customized electric motor kayak

– Last Updated: Jun-14-05 6:24 AM EST –

check this out!

http://www.martialartsacademy.org/quietmanelectrickayak.htm


also there is a company called I think electriyak or something like this, sorry can't remember. IT will adapt your kayak to integrated motor that retracts into hull!

http://foxxaero.homestead.com/indun_001a.html

also this link

http://www.shearwater-boats.com/custom.htm

and this one looks promising too

http://www.glen-l.com/designs/special/poweryak.html

#8

Motorized Kayak
I fish in the 10,000 Islands of Southwest Florida.

Saltwater around Marco Island. I need some way to travel out 5 miles in shallow water. To get to places that a flats boat can’t get to.