10' sitin kayak

[Range Wharf]

I have a 10 ft. Palican sitin Kayak.
Just purchased a 30 lb Minn Koto also a 12 volt 35 amp battery.
Should this set up be ok for this senior.
Thks.
Bryan

 

[ziggy]

I've no experience with what you question, but I'd guess it'll move ya along and be less work than a paddle.
my question is, what happens to the battery when you tip it upside down. if the battery falls it goes to the bottom. if it gets wet, it's a dead short + to -.

lastly, i've got a canoe, it isn't licensed or registered as it's human power, by me. however in my state (yours may be different rules) if i put any type of power (ie trollilng motor) on it, my canoe must be registered and get some numbers. that i gotta pay the state for. i like not paying the state and i don't mind paddling as i have nothing to maintain at all other than my paddle. and it's pretty maintenance free... and that makes me smile.....

good luck and i hope it works well for you.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

You are in zero risk from electrocution with a 12 volt battery. A deep cycle battery in a 10 foot kayak may be another challenge though.

 

[Range Wharf]

Thanks for the responce..
Bryan

 

[Scott Danforth]

should be fine. I used a minnkota 35# trolling motor and a pair of motor cycle batteries in my canoe

 

[Range Wharf]

Thanks, love kayaking but as the years creek up, my shoulder gets a bit sore after a couple of hours. I have a sitin 10 ft. Pelican and love fishing, so just going through the task of trying to mount the kayak.
Thanks.

 

[Range Wharf]

Sorry mount the troll motor.

 

[DeepCMark58A]

I love to kayak fish, getting out after a couple of hours is problematic though.