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Originally Posted by GWC...
Just curious, does your kayak have this option?  |
You mean, a retractable electric motor mounted
inside a kayak?
No, but we, and another neighbor, have 'em mounted outside the boat.
It's near dead-silent -- even quieter than paddling -- allowing you get to sneak up on fishers, big bass, beavers, mink, sandpipers and other critters around the shoreline. The big bass are funny -- they will swim up and "confront" the motor, then high-tail it away.
My plans to install a
non-retractable are on hold -- but I have all the parts ready to go. I believe the retractable motor in your link is mounted near the bow -- a really good idea. (But doesn't show well in the photographs).
Kayaks don't turn well, especially if there's any wind.
There's never enough "juice" in the batteries, though. My BIL brings all the solar equipment every summer, which extends the adventure somewhat (on sunny days).
Like FLboater says, "Thanks for the fun boat links."