Motor for Hobie Mirage yaks. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 11-20-2014, 06:54 AM

I couldn't afford the $2000 Hobie German made version...so I opted for the Motor Guide R-3 trolling motor. I also used the Mirage Drive plug, but I used aluminum plates instead of some cutting board material. The rig fits on my Outback and on my PA 14. I tried a smaller PWC battery on the Outback but they just don't have the storage capacity to last very long. A big group 24 battery is easy to deal with on the PA and gives me plenty of battery time.
And you're right Raskal311...the Hobie PA is not a kayak!
Kareem korn...don't buy that POS...it looks like a toy. The MotorGuide R-3 is only about $120 and it's made so much better.

PapaDave · 11-20-2014, 07:54 AM

Besides, I am looking into getting a PA17....

fishingfiend · 12-09-2014, 08:45 PM

How are you liking the motor setup? He mentions in the video that he goes all day on a 35AH battery. The 35AH lithium from battery tender looks like it could be a good match. Weighs 3.75#
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...attery+lithium

11-20-2014, 06:54 AM	#1
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,870	Motor Guide R-3 I couldn't afford the $2000 Hobie German made version...so I opted for the Motor Guide R-3 trolling motor. I also used the Mirage Drive plug, but I used aluminum plates instead of some cutting board material. The rig fits on my Outback and on my PA 14. I tried a smaller PWC battery on the Outback but they just don't have the storage capacity to last very long. A big group 24 battery is easy to deal with on the PA and gives me plenty of battery time. And you're right Raskal311...the Hobie PA is not a kayak! Kareem korn...don't buy that POS...it looks like a toy. The MotorGuide R-3 is only about $120 and it's made so much better. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

11-20-2014, 07:54 AM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Besides, I am looking into getting a PA17.... __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

12-09-2014, 08:45 PM	#3
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	How are you liking the motor setup? He mentions in the video that he goes all day on a 35AH battery. The 35AH lithium from battery tender looks like it could be a good match. Weighs 3.75# http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...attery+lithium