Category Archives: kayak propulsion

DIY Outriggers For Motorized Offshore Tandem Fishing Kayak

Sungjin Kim, Wavewalk fishing kayaks distributor in South Korea developed his DIY version of a set of adjustable outriggers for the W fishing kayak. This lightweight set of outriggers is made from foam boards and aluminum rods. This video shows … Continue reading

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Motorized Fishing Kayak Towing Another Fishing Kayak

A small outboard gas engine such as the 2 hp 4-cycle Honda is powerful enough to propel a fishing kayak at a good speed, and allow it to tow a second fishing kayak behind. This setup offers to extend the … Continue reading

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DIY Transom Motor Mount and Pivoting Depth Finder for Fishing Kayak – Texas

Here’s more from Ray’s rigged fishing kayak – A pivoting depth finder, and a DIY transom mount for his electric trolling motor that looks sturdy enough to take an outboard gas engine: More from Ray’s rigged fishing kayak >

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Side Mount For Fishing Kayak Outboard Motor

Minn Yaks, the distributor of W fishing kayaks in Minnesota, developed a hand crafted, side motor mount for both electric and gas outboard motors, and they’re offering it free of cahrge with any touring or fishing kayak purchased through June … Continue reading

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Fishing Kayak Rigged With Electric Trolling Motor And High Seat

I now have rigged a Minn Kota electric trolling motor that works great for positioning an runs to a spot or back to dock. With the W, I can through it on the back of the F150 and get a … Continue reading

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