Electric Kayaks

Great info on added a motor to your yak.

http://www.kayakfishingmagazine.net/articles/102-current-issue-featured-articles-on-kayak-fishing/1424-electric-kayaks-an-in-depth-look-.html

Not that beat up to need one just yet. Maybe when I'm in my 80's....that is..IF I'm even in my 80's.

 Yeah, that was a good article !

  You say 80 now,,,  wait till your pushing 60 , then let's see how you feel about it.  It's not about being too old or weak to paddle.   It's more about the convenience  that little power booster can provide.   Or saving a little energy for when you get home..

  Your cruising along more relaxed.   Able to rig up your tackle while your feet steer you along..    I suppose all the same benefits that a mirage drive gives, except with a lot less sweat. The steering is done with the feet instead of a hand controlled rudder.   Drift control...   etc.     
 I always regret not having the motor when I leave it at home.  Especially last Friday when there was a couple feeding frenzy's going on in the distance.

I don't get why not just buy a boat, Safer,more comfortable, easier to rig, more versatile. I love paddling but I think a motor would be a hassle and not so romantic.

 Are motorized Kayaks even legal without flotation? Thought PBs were required to have it.

I don't get why not just buy a boat, Safer,more comfortable, easier to rig, more versatile. I love paddling but I think a motor would be a hassle and not so romantic.

Simple!  A kayak with motor is more affordable price then a boat.  It requires less storage space with no trailer necessary needed.  You can transport a kayak just about on any city vehicle which means you don't have to buy another vehicle that can tow.  And a kayak requires no gas unlike a boat (sounds kinda like why I got a kayak in the first place).  Therefor, if you've fall in this category and already have a kayak the transition is easier when you are ready to upgrading a motor for the yak.

For me, putting a motor on my yak gives me chances to cover more grounds where I couldn't with paddling and saves my energy especially I'm driving long distant. 

I'm ready for a motor too.  Besides, I'm old.   

8 or 10' alum pram with an elect motor cost about the same but would outlast the kayak many times, weighs about the same, takes up less storage space, better fishing platform. Haven't tried a beach launch yet but wouldn't with an elect kayak either and it doesn't self bail but it won't sink when it fills with water. I'm old too and if I can't paddle I probably shouldn't be lifting a kayak up on racks. I see where you are coming from just not for me if I can't paddle I'll opt for something a little more comfortable and safer.

I have one for my kayak that I use from time to time.  Not cuz I can't paddle but just for the hell of it cuz its fun.

8 or 10' alum pram with an elect motor cost about the same but would outlast the kayak many times, weighs about the same, takes up less storage space, better fishing platform. Haven't tried a beach launch yet but wouldn't with an elect kayak either and it doesn't self bail but it won't sink when it fills with water. I'm old too and if I can't paddle I probably shouldn't be lifting a kayak up on racks. I see where you are coming from just not for me if I can't paddle I'll opt for something a little more comfortable and safer.

If I was to ever get a boat it would never be that small.  The purpose of a boat in my view is to speed up to 25mph and accommodate at least 4 people.  Personal preference.  When I say that I'm old, I'm just complaining of the fact that sometimes I just want to be able to cruise and not paddle.         

 

  Putting a motor on a kayak, I'm pretty sure the state will want it to be registered as a motor vehicle! May require you to register it for CF. (That is if they ever found out)

Yes, you do need to register it if you put any kind of motor on.

I've been thinking of this lately....

http://www.trackerboats.com/boat/?boat=3350

...paired with a trolling motor for Lake fishing.

There are days when I just can't paddle and need a plan B.....

Personal preference!  What ever your style is go with it. 


Using an electric motor helps up your game in catching fish in a kayak.  For example when you are slow trolling/drifting in the bay for Hali, trolling for fish in the delta or using the trolling motor against current to find schools of bait so you can spoon fish.  What about being blown by the wind.  You can't just keep on paddling headwind to cover your fishing grounds.  Control your drifts and put more hands on the rod then your paddle.  If a electric kayak is not your taste then you don't have the means to use it.   

   I just can't fathom it.

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oh yeah.....welded is the only way to go.