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Topic: Pedal drive for Raptor SOT?  (Read 75406 times)

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funpilot

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Baitman, on the G2, how easy would it be to attach an electric motor (like a MinnKota) on the back wall so that I can just screw tighten it on?  And, a causal observation:  Looking at the number of views, your new G2 looks like it is one of the hottest topics (Kayak Section) in the last six months on this forum.  Not bad before it has ever been really seen !!
« Last Edit: March 08, 2016, 12:25:05 PM by funpilot »
Eddyline C-135 on its way (Yellow top/Grey Bottom), now named the "YukAttack."


raydon

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What's funny is how old this thread was started before I even had the idea.    A seed was planted.     

    Should be able to easily figure something out.  I designed the transom area specifically to hold a Minn Kota.  planned for  steering control, line placement, etc.         BassYaks had a version that allows the motor to  raise / lower  ( tilt )  using the feet.

    Been watching a guy in TX with a cool  design that uses a linear actuator to raise / lower his Minn-Kota.

    Pre-sold 13 so far,, with two more promises of " Check in the mail" ..     Thanks to all for your support in this !  The final parts are all falling into place.   Every day a new idea formulates that improves on it.    You're going to love the steering control design.   "Set it and forget it."  No need to keep your hand on the tiller.

    Sure hope it works...   :smt005 



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    You're going to love the steering control design.   "Set it and forget it."  No need to keep your hand on the tiller.
This would be awesome...I have to keep my hand on the rudder control of my Hobie Revolution because it doesn't hold course. On an average trip, I probably touch the rudder control level 100 times haha!
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    Here's the latest update.   
      Spent yesterday at the mold builders shop, going over the final details,,( insert locations, Texturing etc )   
       All 4 molds are nearly complete.   Expect to run the first parts next week...  (optimistic guess-timate) 

  After yesterday's visit, I can sure understand why it takes so long to build an aluminum mold of that size.  There's sure a lot of man hours that goes into getting it right.
   Fingers crossed it works right the first time.   :smt002
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We are all waiting with "baited" breath ...
Eddyline C-135 on its way (Yellow top/Grey Bottom), now named the "YukAttack."


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Speaking of inserts, is there going to be a slot for the daggerboard, as on the Adventure/Revo 16? That's a real nice feature for sailing.
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Speaking of inserts, is there going to be a slot for the daggerboard, as on the Adventure/Revo 16? That's a real nice feature for sailing.
No.


Baitman

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Speaking of inserts, is there going to be a slot for the daggerboard, as on the Adventure/Revo 16? That's a real nice feature for sailing.
 
     The turbo fins made a great dagger board.   
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   The molds are finished !         Labor pains are starting...     9 months from the day it all started.    :smt003

       Heading out across the continent next week...  Stay tuned Boyz. 
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Awesome Jim!! Gonna be cool to see the final product....

Drive safe buddy!!


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Can't wait to get ahold of one...
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Molds are a little like childbirth. You never know whats going to come out until it does.


Baitman

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   Heads up Amigos.       I'm headed east in the early morning hours finally!   

  Going to mold us up some G2's   Making a stop in Corpus Christi along the way for some Gulf Coast fishing if the weather Gods are merciful.      Should be back with a load in about two weeks... 

 Thanks for everyone's patience !    See y'all on the flip side.    :smt006

     This photo showing some of the steering control parts.  PPickeral hooked me up with a great machinist that completed this part of the project. 
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