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12-13-2017, 03:17 PM | #1 |
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Compass and Bixpy
Got a chance to take out the Hobie and play around with my new Bixpy motor today.
Bixpy is a San Diego company and have just brought their modular motor system to market. I purchased one with the mirage kit and took it out today for the first time. It is light weight and is controlled by a handheld wireless remote. It pulled my compass around at about 4.5 mph. I used it for around an hour and the charge indicator showed I had only used about 1/6 of the battery. At around 1000.00 it is cheaper than a Torqueedo. It doesn’t have a gps feature like the evolve, so you have to keep an eye on your available battery power left. A little noisy, but less whinny than an Evolve. Easier to put in and take out as you don’t have to worry about prop alignment. I’m know powering a kayak is not for everyone, but it is nice to have another choice if you do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12-13-2017, 03:35 PM | #2 |
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2 questions for you...
Is there any kind of indicator to let you know what your battery level is ? I understand it's a 5 speed control...is there an indicator to let you know what speed you are on and do you have to cycle through the speeds to get to a lower speed ? Thanks
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12-13-2017, 03:41 PM | #3 |
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There is a indicator on the battery that has 6 leds that show battery level.
You do have to step through each speed on the controller. There is a separate stop button. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
12-13-2017, 04:51 PM | #4 |
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If they intergrade the battery in the cassette I'd be sold. 4.5 is slower then the torqeedo but not by much.
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12-13-2017, 05:06 PM | #5 |
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That seems pretty cool. Couple questions: Once we place a motor like that in the mirage drive well, are we responsible for registering the kayak through the DMV? Does the fact that it is a portable motor that is not permanently installed have any bearing on whether or not one would have to register the kayak?
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12-13-2017, 05:29 PM | #7 |
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IMHO
In my experiences with the Redondo Harbor patrol...you must have CF numbers if you have a motor on any vessel...Coast Guard regulations require CF numbers for a motorized vessel.
On the other hand...often times harbor patrol will not even notice if you have CF numbers or that the kayak is motorized. If your a member of AAA, is so simple to document the kayak and get your numbers...it's $16 a year for your DMV registration if you don't pay the Quaga and zebra mussel fee (that shouldn't break the bank), otherwise it's $36 a year. Well worth the $16 not to get hassled...
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