Motorized canoeing

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Motorized canoeing

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13 жыл бұрын

This is a canoe motor mount project that I did just because I had the motor. It's more of a backup motor just in case I get caught down stream of in a situation where I could use a bit more power. The 1 hp motor weighs 13.5 pounds without fuel so it doesn't really get in the way as far as weight goes. I know that I should tie it down in case of a flip over.

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@UtmostOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Ron, you're the best man!

@Mobalized 11 жыл бұрын

I also built a similar mount for a Old Town Guide, using 2x4 for a Suzuki 2.5 outboard. Lasted 3 trips before the 2x4 ripped in half and I had to catch the motor as it was trying to get away. I now have my mount made out of 3/16" steel angle.

@Okinanam69 Жыл бұрын

You can re-inforce both sides of contacts with aluminum and use 4 bolts to piece both sides together. It is better to use treated 2x4. It is more sturdy.

@johnking7902 10 жыл бұрын

Beats the heck out of paddling! You should have had a pyramid of hot chicks water skiing behind you.

@earlebubar1805 3 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes that old 1 HP is as fast as my 4hp Yamaha on a lite 14' boat. Impressed

@rwatson2609 2 жыл бұрын

That was fully wound out. The tank would hold about 7km of fuel fo that Canoe. Maybe .7 liters.

@RedfishInc 4 жыл бұрын

That motor is cute as hell.

@archiep636 6 жыл бұрын

I just made my mouth today for my canoe. The longest part was drilling two holes on a 2 1/2 4x1 weld flat. No drilling on the the canoe. It's secured by two superstrut beam clamp. Can easily be adjusted forward, and backward. Had to buy nuts and bolts, otherwise it would've just cost under $15. Can't wait to try it this weekend.

@Frostyundercarriage 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! My inherited ice auger is a TAS too! They are made well IMO.

@SaltRock0000 12 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for sharing the design

@mnbvczxc 11 жыл бұрын

Steering is pretty good as long as you keep the motor close to the boat haul. Actually you can also get your speed up another couple miles an hour by shifting your weight to the front as well as making sure the motor sits level. Hope this helps.

@billythebrainsoftain 11 жыл бұрын

That little motor is awesome. I want one but they don't make 'em like they used to.....

@got2kittys 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great music!

@coldbluefire 11 жыл бұрын

Nice setup. First time I've sen your setup and amazed how close our designs are. I worried about strength and went the more exotic route of using Oak. I have mine setup for electric but really like your gas solution too! Very impressed with the speed.

@MrKeizer100 13 жыл бұрын

nice mount very simple and very effective

@conormoraes 12 жыл бұрын

Great idea, parabens Ademir São Paulo-SP

@dozdeshabb 11 жыл бұрын

good project. you just need a cable ,secring the motor to the canoe.

@ZeDuBreju 10 жыл бұрын

You did a good work!

@whittblackwell1594 7 жыл бұрын

Zé du Breju b

@Melcava1 13 жыл бұрын

Just finished mine for my canoe and it came out great thanks for sharing ..I used 3/8" 16 wing nuts instead makes it easier to to tighten...my husband is thinking of doing something like this for his kayak but we'll see...

@susanhisrich9288 5 жыл бұрын

Melinda Cavazos Is

@Bugleman2u 13 жыл бұрын

Ah ha! A tunar canoe. I love it!!!!!!!

@swflagdanzer 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sharing

@Supermankev2001 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting

@mrfish40 13 жыл бұрын

you can troll for tuna at 7mph! time for a rod holder on that other side! nice

@juanjoserod2008 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks ... Good idea.

@garrywright4393 10 жыл бұрын

I reinforced a similar design with plywood...screwed and glued to the 1x4 then of course clamp the motor onto that.

@SaltRock0000 12 жыл бұрын

Hey you made a back rest for your seat as well.. niiiiiiiiiice. Maybe develope the design to include a permiment backrest with padding and a erganomic design and sell it :)

@bobberw7322 10 жыл бұрын

If you do that in Wisconsin, you have just added the requirement to register the boat with the DNR... any motorized boat (or sail boat longer than 12foot) requires registration (pay a fee and apply the stickers).

@hlub82 13 жыл бұрын

many thanks buddy. you just helped me.

@whittblackwell1594 7 жыл бұрын

hlub82 j

@fujiobass 8 жыл бұрын

I got a same motor. it was given as broken motor. I repaired it and running and it is funny that I was making exactly same thing without knowing this video. It is good japanese motor.

@rwatson2609 6 жыл бұрын

That is funny since this motor was also a freebie that I had to fix. The carb really just needed to be taken apart and cleaned up.

@slimelines4394 6 жыл бұрын

What kind of motor is it

@jamesjacobus6605 7 жыл бұрын

I'm going with a mercury 4 horse on my 16 ft canoe can't wait

@Ignignot1 6 жыл бұрын

How did the motor mount work out? I have a 3.5hp mucculloch I want to mount.

@mnbvczxc 12 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Though I did complicate it by having bolts that were too short for the job.

@yamusha 10 жыл бұрын

super merci beaucoup

@Mowglibaloo2 7 жыл бұрын

Looks good. Should the motor go a little deeper in the water?

@ttbrcvts 12 жыл бұрын

Any steering problems? I'm about to do the same thing with a two man kayak and a 40lb Minn-Kota electric. I plan(ned) on making a mount at the absolute rear, but it looks like you can steer OK doing it your way?

@samuelgonzales6503 6 жыл бұрын

How much does a motor like that go for?

@mnbvczxc 11 жыл бұрын

That wasn't my only spelling mistake my friend, I can't believe I didn't notice them until now. (corrections in video-->only~steel)

@premiumblend100 13 жыл бұрын

where do you find a 1hp outboard without paying an arm and leg?

@joeyheider9468 11 жыл бұрын

I would like to try this, but I don't think a 2x4 will hold a Suzuki 5hp

@mnbvczxc 11 жыл бұрын

Perhaps you were using a larger motor, mine has been going strong with no signs of stress thus far.

@chriswagoner2007 11 жыл бұрын

I did basically the same thing with my canoe motormount same 2 x 4 setup....THIS WILL NOT LAST!!!! mine worked for about 5 trips until the torque on the 2 x 4 started splitting it. currently looking for a scrap piece of hardwood, DON'T USE PINE!