It's not my idea, but the design of the mount is. Really cheap; probably $10 bucks. It's just a piece of cutting board, a couple of bolts and piece of the mount that comes with the motor. Drops right in and locks in place. It will run very shallow and if it hits bottom you just pop it right up and use the paddle. I use it to cover water on the bigger electric only lakes like Hollis Latham and also to go up stream on the hooch. Once I'm in my fishing area I use the paddle. The pedal drive Kayaks are cool, but way overpriced for what they are. For instance Pelican sells the Catch 100 for $600 and Catch 110 HD for $1500. OTOH The electric WaterSnake costs $130 and the lightweight lithium batter cost $120 and is a much better solution unless you just enjoy pedaling to cover water.That is quite the rig you built there weagle! Is it common to put a TM in the pedal location or did you come up w that idea and mount?
I've never taken it to the coast. I love the light weight and relatively compact size of my Pelican 110HD, but coastal fishing would make me nervous and I think I would opt for a bigger, more substantial Kayak.I’ll have to tell my buddy about your solution. He has a pedal yak(not sure of the make but it’s a prop type…and it weighs a ton) and he’s been wanting to add a TM. You’ve got an excellent system there. Ever take it to the coast?
If you mount a trolling motor won't you have to register your boat with the state?