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Topic: Pelican Catch Kayak: PWM modification  (Read 27001 times)

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Sailfish

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Thanks for the kind words guys.
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


Sailfish

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I plan to test ride it tomorrow.   Will let you guys know how it goes...
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


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I plan to test ride it tomorrow.   Will let you guys know how it goes...

Right on, looking forward to reading about it!
- Kevin


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Took the new yak out for a spin today.   Very stable and comfortable ride.  Really love the 360 swivel chair.  Tried paddle and not too bad for speed but not tracking well maybe I need to modify the trolling motor to add a "bullnose" rudder.
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My friend sent me some pictures while we out there.
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Nice!  Looks great on the water!
- Kevin


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Looks great Sonny!
Wx is horrible today, you got perfect timing
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Sailfish

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Added the DIY rudder to trolling motor to improve tracking.  Will see if it will help.
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


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When I get my battery I'll race you in my AI Sonny!  :smt044
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Sailfish

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Made some modifications on my new kayak while recovering from the flu.  Add a rod holder and voltage meter for monitor the battery status.  What else should I add?  :smt003
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Hi Sonny, that's a cool rig, how much does it weigh fully loaded like you have it?

And does it kill your back transporting/loading/launching?


Sailfish

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Hi Sonny, that's a cool rig, how much does it weigh fully loaded like you have it?

And does it kill your back transporting/loading/launching?

Around 130lb for now:
75 for kayak
28 for trolling motor
27 for battery
The kayak capacity is 450lbs
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Working on the PWM modification.   Tested the controller and it's working great.
"Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain."


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Looks Great Sonny
Lets Race sometime this spring  :smt003
Maybe slalom through the mooring bouys :smt044
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