Well missed my FS128T so bad I went back on bought 2 more. While at bass pro picked up a 30lb minn kota and a lowrance FF Mark 5 pro. And will be rigging them up soon. But any advice/lessons learned would be appreciated greatly.
Or mount to the back, set up a rudder system to steer the trolling motor. Then take the trolling motor head off the arm. Mount the brain within arms reach. Run the cables through the body
Yup like these guys are saying mount that motor on the back and rig up a way to steer it from the front. Dont forget to register the yak. I love mine with a trolling motor it really expands your fishing possibilities!
Check out this guys setup. Crisp, Clean and easy to use from what I can tell. I know it a completely different boat but you see the idea. Around the 3 min mark he goes into the trolling motor details.
Well with my job and all the build is coming along slowly. Got the motor mounted and cut. And rigged the steering cables up. Seat controlled. Thanks for the advice so far guys. It's still a work in progress.....
I took the power head apart and rigged it up in a coleman waterproof box with a control knob from radio shack. I will post pics soon. its a clear box so i want to paint the inside black or tan to match the yak.
So far so good. I have been in rivers and inshore and paddling isnt so bad. Im sure with a little chop it would be killer. Shooting for next weekend being the first day to take them both out. (I am building 2 of the same ones)
Here is where I found the idea for seat controls and my controller. This guy has tons of good DYI.
Definitely wanna see the trolling motor rig....I have a 24 volt w/ out a power head and was looking to mount it on something???? But I'll have to rig up steering and controls so I'll cheat off ya!!!
I fished with my fs128t this weekend and it was great. BPS sent me new seals and nuts for the hatch screws which I installed a couple months ago. I got in a pretty good shower Friday with no leaking I could see. I was fishing an Alabama river creek and it was comfortable - tracked well and had ten times more room than my outback. It is a beast to paddle and I am a little sore from it. Actually made me want to trade the outback for a pa
Hi, this is how I riggid mine. I cannot compare with another kayaks as this is my first one...
Most ideas were taken from watching videos on youtube.
Have fun!!!
Hi, this is how I riggid mine. I cannot compare with another kayaks as this is my first one...
Most ideas were taken from watching videos on youtube.
Have fun!!!
Nice looking rig! I just got the new style FS12t. Very similar to the 128. Are the lights in the rear inside the yak or outside. Also what kind of lights. Thanks