Hobie PA 12 Minn Kota motor build

[igotpron]

That's a sweet setup man! Very clean!!
If that's the Marineco trolling motor plug, be extra certain the screw in terminals for the wires are good and solid. Yank on them before each use. Mine would loosen and fall out eventually. I opted to solder the wires to the plugs. No easy task. And the nubs on the casette are going to eventually break. When it does replace it with an old shaft from your mirage drive.

[Montesdad]

Originally Posted by igotpron

And the nubs on the casette are going to eventually break. When it does replace it with an old shaft from your mirage drive.

Not certain that will happen as I also put a screw and nylon washer on the forward part of the cassette right at the hull line and it's a snug fit - when the motor is pushing forward, the stainless screw is pressing against the hull in a very thick spot. You can see it in the very last picture on the forward part of the cassette.
I wanted a fairly snug fit with a little wiggle room

In addition, I went up to a metal supply shop in Irvine and picked up several 1/2" rods, some stainless tubing and a couple other aluminum. I've seen a couple other setups with one of each.

Appreciate the feedback -

Originally Posted by driftwood

Nice Job! however, I prefer a motor that doesn't take up/eliminate your Mirage drive pedals. I like the idea of using both the pedal and motor at the same time.
By using both the mirage drive pedal power and electric motor simultaneously your battery will last a lot longer and you'll go faster and longer with less strain on your legs.
your project looks good though, let us know how you like it.

Yeah, me too - I guess I could make a mount to use it on the bow, or off the stern - seen some youtube videos of those.
Like I said, was just having some fun - great little project.

[Montesdad]

Originally Posted by igotpron

That's a sweet setup man! Very clean!!
If that's the Marineco trolling motor plug, be extra certain the screw in terminals for the wires are good and solid. Yank on them before each use. Mine would loosen and fall out eventually. I opted to solder the wires to the plugs. No easy task.

I had one of those little screws break off when it seized up on me - I had to move one of the small stainless units to that spot where my two wires are attached and trashed the other as I couldn't get the screw out. Went down to the hardware store and replaced the remaining screws with stainless and they work well - no issues to this point as I just grab the plug and have been not pulling at all on the wires.

Thanks for the comments and if someone uses these plugs - first thing you should do is replace those little internal screws which are coated brass with stainless steel. Got mine at DeNaults True Value.

[TJones]

Well done . . I want one .

[Raskal311]

What's the total cost in the project?