Homemade Trolling Motor for Hobie Mirage Drive Kayak

~ SUPPLY LINKS ~
Watersnake T24-SW Trolling Motor (shown in video):
http://amzn.to/2o3EEpt
Hobie Cassette Plug (old style):
http://amzn.to/2o8ahik
Hobie Cassette Plug (new style): http://www.amazon.com/dp/B077X3CBBV/?tag=ytk-20
12v Batteries:
http://amzn.to/2nJp4Pv

**Note: need to get correct style cassette plug for your Hobie. We linked the two styles above. One is rounded ends other pointed.

HOBIE PEDAL DRIVE KAYAKS & MORE
https://ecofishingshop.com/collections/kayaks-boats?page=1&rb_vendor=Hobie&aff=20

Shop Bixpy Motor Kits For Kayaks: https://bit.ly/BixpyMotorKits

Tools Used
Dremel
Drill

Build Time:
30 minutes

My Total Cost:
Under $165

Tutorial on How to Build a Trolling Motor for Your Mirage Drive Hobie Pedal Kayak. Save nearly $1800 and build your own setup instead of buying the Hobie Evolve Torqueedo motor.

Below is a list of other motors that could be used in the same manner. We recommend the T24-sw because it is the most powerful and actually is the same size as the T18s (both saltwater ready). However, here are some links to other trolling motors that fit into the Hobie Mirage Drive. The Sevylor and Coleman are freshwater motors. If using a freshwater motor in saltwater make sure to rinse thoroughly after use.

~ OTHER COMPATIBLE MOTORS THAT FIT MIRAGE DRIVE ~
Watersnake T24-SW Motor (most power):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007NVNPM4/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007NVNPM4&linkCode=as2&tag=ytk-20&linkId=G4SWDHVQYV72XYQR
Watersnake T18-S Motor (best 18lb thrust option):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003O1T7TM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003O1T7TM&linkCode=as2&tag=ytk-20&linkId=ONRB4HDBKLKKORU4
Sevylor 18lb Thrust Motor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0019M3EUQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0019M3EUQ&linkCode=as2&tag=ytk-20&linkId=WCLH5D2ZDR63EXIV
Coleman 18lb Motor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003659THG/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003659THG&linkCode=as2&tag=geeks0b8-20&linkId=LRBPRM3H4DTQSML2

~USEFUL VIDEO~
How To Shorten A Trolling Motor (EASY METHOD)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5OsYElFbtb4
Tool Used To Shorten Shaft Easier
http://amzn.to/2DviDI3