That’s a great setup. Great job buddy. I’m using the same trolling motor as you are. I found that a one inch 90 degree CPVC elbow fits perfectly where I cut the trolling motor shaft.  Just FYI for other enthusiast out there. :)

Also I love the idea of the arm rest setup for the trolling motor. You save money instead of spending $ on another control unit. Minn Kota Endura Max 55 are roughly $250+, mind as will use the control unit that comes with it right. Awesome setup bro. :)

some good ideas ,happy fishing.

Love the kayak. That was going to be my 1st. Theyre very stable,, and can add tons of accessories. II went with the Oldtown 120 pdl. I just put on my Bixpy j2 to my toe control rudder. I did purchase a 2nd battery, and have the cabela's 12V to run my FF Garmin Striker 4, go pro, and a DIY Battery box, with mu usb/vm charge panel. Be safe bro..Today all kayaks are being setup and motors are being installed 🙏 🎣

Very nice!

Great vlog...like ur transom with hinges

Good job 👍👍👈

I did this to my lifetime kayak about three years ago

Such a great video! Good information and such a cool customisation you've done to your yak. I'm keen to getting a trolling motor on mine so this has helped a lot, awesome vid... subscribed!!

Wow, that thing is tall! You should put a GoPro mount on it, could get some interesting footage with the turning of the motor Etc.

Nice hook up I'm going to do the same thing to mine in the shaf of the trolling motor ther is a red wire and black and white and yellow did you leave the  yellow and white wire disconnected and just use red and black

Looking forward to seeing your video of the kayak in use with the motor. Have you considered mounting the trolling motor on the front, with a non-moving rudder on the back? I ask because it seems like windy days might want to throw the front of the boat around more than wanted. It seems the rudder would help control drift as well, and keep the boat tracking in a straight line. Cheers

Great execution of your ideas. Would like to see a video of it in use. What are your thoughts of the Minn Kota? I'm considering getting a Minn Kota, but trying to decide which pound thrust to get and whether to get the Endura C2 or Max. BTW You have a great presentation style, very engaging!!! Enjoyed watching.

Very nice set up...you are a genius with mounting the motor head next to you.  I am curious how you secured the wood frame to the kayak at the back.  You screwed in deck screws..how long? I assume since you cant get in there to secure them with a bolt, that they are secure enough? Thanks for sharing!

Great video but I’d really love to see how you get it on your roof rack. I can’t imagine being able to rack it right side up so that means you would have to detach whatever you could and flip it upside down, if so does the motor head not get in the way? Hopefully you see this, really interested in your reply.

Question. Noticed on your power plug you only had a three prong plug but you have 4 wires to connect? Stumped. What did you.not wire up. Which color wire?

I was really worried that you were going to go fishing without any reels... 🥺

I was thinking of also doing a stern trolling motor mount on my Pelican Catch 100.  I can't reach inside the kayak at the stern so unfortunately I can't use nuts and bolts, so I was wondering if the deck screws are good enough to hold the weight of the motor? and what glue did you use?

Great job!!!Like your mods and I would like to incorporate a few into my own yak... do you have any plans available or info you can share?

Thank in advance

Hey there, Do you mind letting me know how you mounted that head to the side on the track?

Does the back of the yak ever fill with water from the scupper holes due to weight?