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This idea is all on YouTube, but Coop1486 decided to try it and it works great with a few modifications of his own to put it all together. I have been sick over the last 4 months and have not been able to do any physical activities, including kayaking.
. Since I wanted to get on the water, sooner than later, a motor like Coop's would be good insurance on the water when coming back to shore and I am tired. Well, Coop encouraged me to buy one. So I ordered all of the parts at a tune of $300.00 and drove the parts up to Coop's large garage, where he started putting the motor together for me (with minimal assistance from me). His shop was equipped with all the tools to cut and shape the metal shaft among other things. We used the plug that came with the Hobie that goes into your mirage drive well to hold the shaft and the motor. We are currently using a 35 amp hour battery to run the motor that stays in the front hatch. Through hull connectors were installed in the Kayak next to the sailing mast holder. This connector allows you to just plug your kayak up to the battery that is sitting on the inside of your front hatch.
Coop1486 took his motor out for sea tries and it worked great. He was out for 3 hours with just the battery propelling his yak at a good pace. This motor has two speeds and reverse capability. I should be able to get on the water in late April where I would be able to run mine through it's paces. This motor is design to run on low amps and it is light, jut 8 pounds! It is called a Water Snake. All steering is done with your Hobie rudder. Coop did a good job on constructing and modifying my motor to work in my Hobie LE 2016. Please note that the plugs on the 2012 kayaks are different from the 2015/2016. That is why you see a difference on the shaft length of the two motor.
. Since I wanted to get on the water, sooner than later, a motor like Coop's would be good insurance on the water when coming back to shore and I am tired. Well, Coop encouraged me to buy one. So I ordered all of the parts at a tune of $300.00 and drove the parts up to Coop's large garage, where he started putting the motor together for me (with minimal assistance from me). His shop was equipped with all the tools to cut and shape the metal shaft among other things. We used the plug that came with the Hobie that goes into your mirage drive well to hold the shaft and the motor. We are currently using a 35 amp hour battery to run the motor that stays in the front hatch. Through hull connectors were installed in the Kayak next to the sailing mast holder. This connector allows you to just plug your kayak up to the battery that is sitting on the inside of your front hatch.Coop1486 took his motor out for sea tries and it worked great. He was out for 3 hours with just the battery propelling his yak at a good pace. This motor has two speeds and reverse capability. I should be able to get on the water in late April where I would be able to run mine through it's paces. This motor is design to run on low amps and it is light, jut 8 pounds! It is called a Water Snake. All steering is done with your Hobie rudder. Coop did a good job on constructing and modifying my motor to work in my Hobie LE 2016. Please note that the plugs on the 2012 kayaks are different from the 2015/2016. That is why you see a difference on the shaft length of the two motor.
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