Hobie Kayak Trolling motor? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dwntwnall4u · 03-26-2012, 02:06 AM

Anyone try one of these out? Lot Less $$ than the Hobie Evolve.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...=_O-I39oepiM#!

http://www.islandhopperoutboards.com...ivesystem.html

Baja_Traveler · 03-26-2012, 12:34 PM

While it would be pretty cool to cruise around with an electric drive in a Hobbie PA, I refuse to put CF numbers on a kayak - and deal with the DMV one more time every year, even if it is just mailing in the registration.

ericko · 03-26-2012, 02:33 PM

Not for only 4 hours , no thanks

TJones · 03-26-2012, 03:01 PM

for a pa that has higher buoyancy than some of the other hobies , it looked slow . i installed torqueedo on my outback. one thing for sure it has power. over 4 miles an hour i think , according to gps. powering a fully loaded outback in the ocean . that video was on a calm lake , or pond? sadly i come to realize if you cant make it to destination under man power , than you dont belong out there. it is nice after a long day of paddling as a reserve , but also it is heavy. approxiamately what? 16 pnds total. i was debating on selling it installed on kayak with gps combo ,597 hummingbird. spent around 4500 total. i was hoping to get over two for it. 2010 model yak . pm if anyone is interested? i have a new revo i put on my card im trying to pay off.

if anyone wants more information on torqueedo , i can always give more unbiased opinons on product. wasnt cheap , thats for sure. could have bought a used honda for what i spent . lol..

i have been reluctant to part with it because its nice if i can convince one of my buddys to go fishing with me.

03-26-2012, 02:06 AM	#1
dwntwnall4u Kevin C. Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: San Diego/Hawaii Posts: 146	Hobie Kayak Trolling motor? Anyone try one of these out? Lot Less $$ than the Hobie Evolve. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...=_O-I39oepiM#! http://www.islandhopperoutboards.com...ivesystem.html

03-26-2012, 03:01 PM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	just my opinion for a pa that has higher buoyancy than some of the other hobies , it looked slow . i installed torqueedo on my outback. one thing for sure it has power. over 4 miles an hour i think , according to gps. powering a fully loaded outback in the ocean . that video was on a calm lake , or pond? sadly i come to realize if you cant make it to destination under man power , than you dont belong out there. it is nice after a long day of paddling as a reserve , but also it is heavy. approxiamately what? 16 pnds total. i was debating on selling it installed on kayak with gps combo ,597 hummingbird. spent around 4500 total. i was hoping to get over two for it. 2010 model yak . pm if anyone is interested? i have a new revo i put on my card im trying to pay off. if anyone wants more information on torqueedo , i can always give more unbiased opinons on product. wasnt cheap , thats for sure. could have bought a used honda for what i spent . lol..i have been reluctant to part with it because its nice if i can convince one of my buddys to go fishing with me.

03-26-2012, 12:34 PM	#2
Baja_Traveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Table 17, Bay Park Fish Co. Posts: 943	While it would be pretty cool to cruise around with an electric drive in a Hobbie PA, I refuse to put CF numbers on a kayak - and deal with the DMV one more time every year, even if it is just mailing in the registration.

03-26-2012, 02:33 PM	#3
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	Not for only 4 hours , no thanks