NEW Kayak GPS Trolling Motor Install | Motorguide Xi3 Kayak Edition

NEW Kayak GPS Trolling Motor Install | Motorguide Xi3 Kayak Edition | DIY 2022

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2 жыл бұрын

This week I'm installing my NEW GPS " kayak ' trolling motor! This is the all new Motorguide Xi3 kayak edition bow mount GPS trolling motor! I'll show you how to fully install it with a quick disconnect and how to modify it for easy stow and go! Next week I will put this new motor through its paces on the water! Thanks for watching and be sure to subscribe!!
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@01ANGELCAT 10 ай бұрын

Amazing! Love it! Perfect angler kayak!

@grgnfl05 Жыл бұрын

Excellent vid. Thanks for the great info and advice. I have a PA14 also and this looks awesome!

@Garcia_Familia_Adventures 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Bro! Great video! Can’t wait till you do the on the water test. 😁🤙🏽

@jeffreykoller8929 2 жыл бұрын

Great video lots of info. Thank you

@Ben-311 2 жыл бұрын

This baby is like a mini fishing naval vessel! You could build in a mini drone bay to recon for fish! Looking forward to seeing it in action!

@lovingtheoutdoors6423 2 жыл бұрын

The more I look at the Xi3 the more I'm digging it vs other kayak motor options for my PA14

@artvance8251 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks TJ this is the video I have been waiting for. I said something to you at least 6 months ago. I have seen plenty of videos on how to install the motor guide, but I knew you would do a clean install. You delivered.

@BenHolliday1 2 жыл бұрын

Killing me TJ! Killing me!

@derekblanchard4 2 жыл бұрын

Great video TJ... I am definitely jealous, I would love to get one of those 12 V 100 amp hour batteries... maybe one day but the kayak is turning out awesome. Thanks again

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! 🤙🏼

@anthonyvespia6662 2 жыл бұрын

T.J,.Great vids bro.All The info, gear, diy's, taking your time, so use who are new to gear installs can follow. This is my 2nd season, on my new Oldtown 120 pdl, and finally off the bank. Especially on that one man vessel, we make our own. I Will be testing my new J2 Bixpy this weekend, and my new Garmin F.F. install. Be safe bro. 🙏 🎣 😎

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! Good luck out there 🤙🏼🎣

@larryzook900 2 жыл бұрын

Also thanks for sharing about the battery, do the make one for a larger boat motor!

@tazstorm8374 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job.

@brysonhamilton7824 2 жыл бұрын

My guy just had a Bixby now a full on trolling motor.#goals

@jlbaxe 2 жыл бұрын

Got the xi3 kayak version from bass pro on sale. $150 off. Now to scrape up cash for the 12v 100ah Dakota. The xi3 was a lot lighter than I thought it would be.

@jlbaxe 2 жыл бұрын

🤘🏻😎🤘🏻 I have a PA-14 and the OneObjective mount mounted ready for the XI3. Love the battery box and seeing it fits the Dakota 12v 100ah battery. I waiting on availability of the xi3 🤦🏼‍♂️😂 where did you get the Ketch board and mount? Thanks and keep those vids coming 🤘🏻

@paulhuval 2 жыл бұрын

Now that was a good video. I wonder if they have a saltwater edition and i thought they had a self deploy model as well but maybe those are heavier..

@larryzook900 2 жыл бұрын

First time watching and very detailed good video, what kind of kayak is that , what weight is it rated for and the length?

@walte99 2 жыл бұрын

Dayummmm! What a kayak! If you were looking for a "spot lock" type bow mount, would you still get the Motor Guide or Minn Kota or Rhodan? Thanks!

@user-bs1hl1sj3u 10 күн бұрын

I love this setup. Where can I get a setup up just like this.

@ThePikeHunter1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi TJ, got a question here, the motor support, will come with the trolling motor or has to be purchased sepparatley? Thank you very much for your answear.

@mikejohnson4758 Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the nylon rivet used to pull the foot petal with the 1/8 cord running through it .Thank you,trying to get something to work.I appreciate your help!

@surgprep1 8 ай бұрын

Good stuff....thanks !

@ronaldloser4656 2 жыл бұрын

woodsy can you make or have a video how to install the bungee change on the front hatch of pro 14

@gabealdrich5940 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to change the prop to a dual blade. It doesn’t drain the battery as fast.

@KiddNCoop Жыл бұрын

Where did you untie for the kickstand/seat and what string did you use for the trolling motor pedal release some power pro braid or? Thanks

@kenblair8268 3 ай бұрын

I like the idea of having a bow mount trolling motor, but what happens when you hit a stump or other structure. No give and that would suck. You make great videos by the way.

@jelly_fishing 2 жыл бұрын

What drove the decision to motorguide? Vs another brand Nice video

@adelky52 Жыл бұрын

Does those pads comes with kayak.? They looks good.

@DerylKowalski Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same setup. Also ordered a Guardian Angel red and green LED light. What do you think about putting the magnetic mount on the top of the trolling motor to mount that Guardian Angel light. I can’t think of anywhere else to mount that light with our current trolling motor setups.

@alexpeters3363 2 жыл бұрын

How did you install the foot pedal rope . How does the rope run in the hual of the boat . What parts did you use for this part of the install

@PenguinOutdoors Жыл бұрын

Hey brother quick question - the motor is stamped as needing 6ga wire but I see you didn’t opt for that and you mentioned it’s because it’s the 12v model. So is mine. How has it performed with the lighter wire? I love that power connector you used but they don’t have a 6ga version.

@sukkafree63 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the steering bracket that you are using to lift and deploy the trolling motor? The one that's a V shape that you have clamped onto the shaft under the head unit. I'm adding a trolling motor to the bank of my kayak and I've searched everywhere for a proper steering bracket but haven't found anything. My next option is to draw one up and 3D print it.

@waldnernick1 2 жыл бұрын

Does the Garmin work hand in hand with the Motorguide? I just installed Lowrance hds active target system along with the NMEA coms so I can pick a waypoint on my maps and the trolling motor will take me to that spot. it wouldn't do that with my Humminbird i'm also running. I wish Motorguide had a screen on the remote like MK do. I've almost dumped myself because I didn't know what was turned on or the speed. Only complaint.

@tomaszewskid 10 ай бұрын

can you share the link to Gene's video that shows the Stow and Go install?

@aarontomiyama9747 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the bracket the your rope ties onto the XI3?

@nicolasrodriguez4350 Жыл бұрын

Could you post a link to how you did the cable install for the seat cable please?

@_Lt__Dan_ 2 ай бұрын

Do you have any issues installing the Xi3 & the mount on top of the marine mat? wondering if i should remove my marine mat before installing my mount.

@FishingwithBones Жыл бұрын

Shaft clamp is available at Yakgadgets. I just bought one and installed on a Motorguide xi3, but had to enlarge the shaft hole a little with a spindle sander. It’s some kind of composite so no biggie.

@FishingwithBones Жыл бұрын

Made for a 1 1/8” shaft. Motorguide and Minnkota shafts are 1 1/4”

@FishingwithBones Жыл бұрын

Steering control arm - foot

@jessicamcclure6575 Жыл бұрын

Before I order the boonedox is there any issues with the kayak being too heavy for it with the trolling motor, batteries and everything else fully loaded down. I’ll have a similar setup and am a little worried with the 180lb boonedox max weight capacity. Thank you

@russellperkins7356 2 жыл бұрын

Great video again, just wanted to know should you have a circuit breaker between the battery and the motor? Cheers Russell

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a good idea to have a breaker or fuse or even a cut off in between. 👍🏼

@kevinlangdon6557 2 жыл бұрын

Any reason why the XI3 would not work if mounted on the rear of the kayak? Just for getting from point A to B for example without the spot lock Gps on it.

@mtway Жыл бұрын

Where can we get the V bracket you use to pull the motor back to the cradle?

@rfphill 4 ай бұрын

What is that steering bracket you attached to the shaft of the Xi3?

@user-rf8of3zr8q 9 ай бұрын

I want to put a xi3 on my nucanoe frontier 12 the model with gps built in do I have to have a navigation system to make it work

@randymanning7779 2 жыл бұрын

TJ thanks for putting out this video. I’m in the process of getting this install on my Hobie I did have one question where can I get the holder that you made for the controller for the xi13 remote? Do you sell those it looks like you custom made it. Thanks Randy

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I actually 3D printed my remote holder myself. It takes my little printer about two days to print one tho.. 😂

@ricardogarcia4680 Жыл бұрын

Might have missed it but did you install a breaker anywhere?

@bbowen4629 Жыл бұрын

Having trouble putting 10g wire into the Marinco plug. PKG reads 8 to ten gauge. Trolling motor wire ten gauge went into male end of plug without a hitch.

@jeffreykoller8929 2 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the v bracket for the steering

@wayne-oo 11 ай бұрын

I’d love to get one of those 100ah batteries but at $900 it’s a little bit expensive…

@danielb1478 Жыл бұрын

Which Trailer do you use?

@doughodson5939 5 ай бұрын

At 9:26 what did you use for the line to go through?

@eprohoda 2 жыл бұрын

what'up~like. beautfiul channel~see you later. 🤗

@TWC6724 Жыл бұрын

You’ve got a sweet setup. I got a fishing kayak and need to streamline things a bit with my trolling motor setup (on the stern). Are there any type of quick connects for batteries if I don’t want to drill holes in the kayak so I can disconnect my battery quickly from the trolling motor? I still have a smaller Duracell 35amp agm battery I use for it but hate having to unscrew the terminals every time to bring the battery in to charge it.

@KayakUSA1 Жыл бұрын

There’s a few good ons on Amazon I use, look on my kit page, I have them linked there. www.kit.co/kayakusa

@codybolotte7254 Жыл бұрын

Is the 54 a big enough battery, didn’t want to spend 800 on batrery

@keithamaral1943 2 жыл бұрын

Watching all your videos, and the one thing that has caught my eye is the Altec Speaker on the Ram mount, how is it that you actually have mounted that. Looking to do the same, just looking for a mounting solution that is tried and true.

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, all I did was screwed a Ram ball into the back mounting hole then you can use it anywhere 🤙🏼

@bigcow804 2 жыл бұрын

How do I get the bracket to pull the trolling motor in

@oboys1502 Ай бұрын

What is the link to get the mounting plate?

@vanceadgent2289 2 жыл бұрын

What did you use to Mount your anker speaker I have the same one and have been wanting to find something to Mount it to my trac

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, all I did was screwed a Ram ball into the back mounting hole then you can use it anywhere 🤙🏼

@randymanning7779 2 жыл бұрын

TJ does the quick disconnect for trolling motor come with mounting bracket from one objective or with the trolling motor

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

They are all three sold separately, motor, mount plate and the quick disconnect.

@ambosmommy Жыл бұрын

I have been thinking about adding one to my PA14. My concern is we have so many trees and large brush in my area, I feel like I would just hit it and get thrown out of the yak, probably tear the thing up as well. Thoughts?

@DerylKowalski Жыл бұрын

I don’t think it would be an issue. Run at low speed or pull the motor up and use pedals.

@ouztsnick 2 жыл бұрын

I have a tri hull kayak (feel free lure) I repair scratches every year we have lava rock where I live in Idaho. I don't have a rigger or drop fin, I wax my kayak and it has helped with tracking a lot . What I'm interested in, have you or any viewers waxed there yak and then drilled holes for ( yak attack through hull plugs ) I'm going to silicone them for extra safe measure, has anyone ever had the silicone release on a waxed yak? that being said does anyone have a preference in marine silicone ...... won't lie I'm a little nervous this is the first holes I am drilling in my yak.

@texasgreentea1 Жыл бұрын

I don't intend to say 10AWG is insufficient for your build... it's probably fine. But it sounds like you're thinking higher voltages need thicker wires. Typically, the reverse is true. A motor drawing similar power at higher voltage will do so at fewer amps. The amps determine whether your wires will overheat, so higher voltage = lower amperage = thinner wires.

@aarontomiyama9747 2 жыл бұрын

where did you get the V bracket that helps you lift the motor from?

@millertimestoo4008 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find the same thing for mine. Any feedback?

@Califishin292 11 ай бұрын

TJ where did you get the nylon rivet that you have under the trolling motor foot pedal that the rope runs through??

@KayakUSA1 11 ай бұрын

That’s just a piece of plastic tubing

@Califishin292 11 ай бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 oh got it buddy!! Thank you I got it figured out. Keep up the awesome videos!

@ryanharrod1155 8 ай бұрын

Now that you’ve had it for awhile how do you like it? Did it hold up in ruff conditions? Do you like it better than your min kota or other brands you’ve tried?

@KayakUSA1 6 ай бұрын

best bow mount motor you can get for your kayak.

@iamobserving9917 Жыл бұрын

OK I’ve seen about six or seven people ask about that V-shaped bracket you have on the shaft of the trolling motor but you haven’t answered yet you’ve answered other things. Why is that? I just purchased one Xi3 and I’d like to know about that V bracket. Thank you

@KayakUSA1 Жыл бұрын

As I mentioned in the video, I don’t know where I got that part. It was sent to me a few years ago and it has been in a drawer until now. If I knew , I’d tell you..

@Jigging-steve Жыл бұрын

Where did you get the grommets for the cord going to the pedal

@KayakUSA1 Жыл бұрын

I think I just used a stuff plastic tube that I cut down and flared the end.

@Tunkyyy Жыл бұрын

Hey I noticed your gps light on the xi3 didn’t turn on right away. I’ve had the same issue. Did you get this resolved and if so how did you? Did it end up just turning on my itself?

@KayakUSA1 Жыл бұрын

It’s because I was in my garage. GPS needs to be outside for a good signal 👍🏼

@jaredjaynes 9 ай бұрын

Does the xi3 kayak have nema 2000 capacity so u can hook it up to a Lowrance hds?

@KayakUSA1 9 ай бұрын

Yes

@joshuascott3081 Жыл бұрын

Hi TJ. What motor do you recommend for a Hobie Outback? I don’t believe this one will fit it. Thanks!

@KayakUSA1 Жыл бұрын

The Bixpy kit for the drive slot works great on the Outback 👍🏼

@joshuascott3081 Жыл бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 Thanks TJ! I stumbled across your review of the Bixpy and it looks exactly like what in after. Pretty slick! Also, would you get a second battery to place under the seat for other electronics like a finder and phone charging, etc? Or is the Bixpy powerful enough for everything?

@austinitor 2 жыл бұрын

Any idea if they do/will do a transom version?

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

I haven’t heard of one yet. 🤙🏼

@ThePikeHunter1 2 жыл бұрын

Hi TJ. The deploy is not automatic for that motor? My understanding was, the deploying it can be controlled from the remote control. Thank you for your answear.

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Not for the Xi3, Minn Kota does make one that self deploys tho.

@ThePikeHunter1 2 жыл бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 oh i see, thank you very much for your answear.

@JS-ud7ml Жыл бұрын

You should just sell rigged out kayaks man.... One stop shop lol

@KayakUSA1 Жыл бұрын

😂 Facts!

@itsFisherMien_KO 2 жыл бұрын

Where did u get the shaft clamp?

@Altered.Angler 6 ай бұрын

Any luck on finding that clamp?

@itsFisherMien_KO 6 ай бұрын

i found it awhile back.. im using a pull cord i bought from amazon with a clamp i had on hand that came with my old trolling motor

@jedediyahaaronyisrael7118 2 жыл бұрын

Please where did you purchase the rod tube you used for wrapping the cables in?

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Amazon, I have links to it on my kit page www.kit.co/kayakusa it’s the same stuff I made my rod socks with.

@jedediyahaaronyisrael7118 2 жыл бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 Thank you. I found it but not sure which diameter you got. Was it 3/4”?

@LOGAN-kh5px 2 жыл бұрын

What’s your opinion on putting a trolling motor that has automatic stow/deploy feature?

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

I would love to do that soon! I think it would be great .

@LOGAN-kh5px 2 жыл бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 🤙🏼🤙🏼

@LOGAN-kh5px 2 жыл бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 is there a certain size you recommend? I’m gonna be using in salt & fresh water

@3brosthatsk8 Жыл бұрын

My broke ass can’t afford none of this. Really cool setup. Someone teach me the ways of MONEY

@chicagoangler Жыл бұрын

Doesn’t the cable you use to lower and pull back up the motor get twisted around from when the motor is spinning on spot lock?

@KayakUSA1 Жыл бұрын

Not really, the motor only turn 180 and then backwards. They have cables too , so the can’t turn 360. 👍🏼

@chicagoangler Жыл бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 ok cool. Cause my old town with spot lock will spin 360 sometimes while spot locking and the main twist cable will just wrap around and around. I’m putting a motor guide on my bonafide and was curious thanks.

@jedediyahaaronyisrael7118 2 жыл бұрын

The 36” only has the freshwater version. Shouldn’t they have done same with saltwater?

@abbykako 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t understand y that’s not obvious.

@michaelcrocker7813 2 жыл бұрын

They’ve released the saltwater version recently, available 1st from select kayak OEMs like NuCanoe, before release to the general retail market.

@jedediyahaaronyisrael7118 2 жыл бұрын

@@michaelcrocker7813 Yes I just bought one.

@funkyfishin4935 2 жыл бұрын

How does your Xi3 just slide out when you depress the deploy button? I have to give mine a firm bump.

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

I took the metal shaft out that locks it in place and I sanded it down and polished it . Now she’s slides in and out on her own.. 🤙🏼

@funkyfishin4935 2 жыл бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 you are a brave man!

@truck2041 2 жыл бұрын

Can this be set up with a lowrance elite fs

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 🤙🏼

@truck2041 2 жыл бұрын

Would you happen to be doing a video on that ?

@scottsime5197 2 жыл бұрын

Your going to find out like me, it's great to have the motor guide but having to use the remote to turn on an off and steer isn't as handy as on bass boat. It's easier to have spot lock on a spot. But to fish and use trolling motor to say go down a bank while fishing is frustrating..

@donsisco7118 2 жыл бұрын

Whyis it frustrating?

@chapinfowler3332 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@boonvang708 Жыл бұрын

Does this motor have spot lock?

@KayakUSA1 Жыл бұрын

Yes

@boonvang708 Жыл бұрын

@brianrychetsky2377 2 жыл бұрын

Question, everything I read says that Alabama law states if you put a gas or electric motor on your kayak it’s now a powered vessel and requires registration and the boaters safety class on your license (which I already have). If this is not true, can you provide a reference?

@KayakUSA1 2 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, once you add a motor you need to register the kayak as a boat and add numbers to it. 👍🏼

@brianrychetsky2377 2 жыл бұрын

@@KayakUSA1 thanks TJ. I’ve seen it mentioned on numerous websites but I just can’t seem to find it on the ALEA website.

@rogercollins3 9 ай бұрын

There comes a point to where why not just run a boat? This yak has got to be over 12K with all the stuff and the trailer.

@KayakUSA1 9 ай бұрын

I have a boat 👍🏼

@daringarner3194 11 ай бұрын

I read through the differences on motorguides website between the two models but they pretty much read the same. What are the main differences between the two motors. Probably a very basic question but this all new to me. Thank you

@KayakUSA1 11 ай бұрын

The kayak edition has a 36” shaft 👍🏼

@tightlinesbassfishing Жыл бұрын

I’m just getting into kayak fishing and want to have a motor option. I’m weighing an already rigged option like old town autopilot vs DIY with bonafide like @flukemaster. Would you recommend one over another or pros and cons of both options