Compass and Bixpy - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ddwineguy · 12-13-2017, 03:17 PM

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.

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Saba Slayer · 12-13-2017, 03:35 PM

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

Ddwineguy · 12-13-2017, 03:41 PM

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.

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Raskal311 · 12-13-2017, 04:51 PM

If they intergrade the battery in the cassette I'd be sold. 4.5 is slower then the torqeedo but not by much.

BigLouSD · 12-13-2017, 05:06 PM

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?

DanaPT · 12-13-2017, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BigLouSD

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?

I'm sure you could get hassled over not having C.F. #'s on your kayak. I still haven't met a kayaker that has been though. Used wisely they (harbor patrol life guards chp��?) would never know.

Saba Slayer · 12-13-2017, 05:29 PM

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...

BigLouSD · 12-13-2017, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Saba Slayer

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...

Thanks for the info. I guess if someone drops a couple bands to get a kayak and then add a motor to it, $16 or $36 dollars should be no sweat right?

12-13-2017, 03:17 PM	#1
Ddwineguy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 210	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
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	2 questions 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 __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

12-13-2017, 04:51 PM	#4
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	If they intergrade the battery in the cassette I'd be sold. 4.5 is slower then the torqeedo but not by much. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

12-13-2017, 05:29 PM	#7
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,857	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... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

12-13-2017, 03:41 PM	#3
Ddwineguy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 210	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, 05:06 PM	#5
BigLouSD Junior Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 27	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?