BIXPY JET MOTOR review... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SDROB · 06-12-2018, 07:50 AM

Thanks for the review. It seems cool. Do you know how many running hours you get at around 3.5 miles an hour?

Updated.... A quick search and found the answer. It looks like the extra battery pack would be well worth it!

Changgang · 06-12-2018, 01:13 PM

I want one for fishing the freshwater NorCal tournaments, seems everyone up north has a motorized kayak.

TJones · 06-12-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SDROB

Thanks for the review. It seems cool. Do you know how many running hours you get at around 3.5 miles an hour?

Updated.... A quick search and found the answer. It looks like the extra battery pack would be well worth it!

I picked up a PA 14 and right from the get go, I purchased the bixpy and an additional battery. Between the kayak and bixpy I spent a small fortune, but I got hooked up on lots of accessories and would like to thank Fast lane for one heck of hell deal. Always a pleasure Hayden. It looks like the information posted on the manufactures website is very accurate on running amps / hours of operation. I purchased the drop in mount which is probably what most guys are gonna use, and unless you are strictly harbor and or lake, this is what I would recommend. I used only one battery and switched out back and forth between drives during the day. Primarily I ran the motor at about half speed during most of day and still had a 2-3 green led's illuminated when I decided to head around corner. After a long day of paddling I decided to head in. I was easily, 2.5 miles out. I ran it wide open and was back inside in within about 30 min. The battery even had a little bit of juice left surprisingly. This unit blows away the torqueedo. Of course, we are talking about technology almost a decade newer. This motor is not for everyone, but if you want to get back inside or from 3 miles out in a hurry, it is more than capable. I can't say or speak about how it will affect fishing. I was trolling a live one behind me, but no takers. Needless to say, this season has been pretty tough. Hopefully the fish will not be spooked from the noise and I will post up when I have more definitive information. Hope the review is helpful.

TJones · 06-12-2018, 03:51 PM

hds 7 , and a bixpy? are you trying to bite my style?

Saba Slayer · 06-12-2018, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

hds 7 , and a bixpy? are you trying to bite my style?

Yea... I'm new to this kayak thing and I'm trying to find someone really awesome to follow and copy his style...!

TheBentRod · 06-12-2018, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TJones

hds 7 , and a bixpy? are you trying to bite my style?

Wait, you have a style?

jbl_91762 · 06-12-2018, 06:48 PM

Been wanting one for a while. Had one slip by on our for sale section cause the 1 week I didnt check the forums it was sold by the time I reached out. But some day but its a nice to have item IMO not needed for where I fish. I just need to hit the treadmill more often lol

TJones · 06-13-2018, 02:09 PM

double bashing

farmer · 06-13-2018, 04:31 PM

Thanks Lazy Boy for the report I was going to give you a call. Watching you lug the battery up the ramp was not that inviting I've picked up to many over the years. But the lithium battery pack and small motor going in the mirage drive slot looks good. See you out on the pond.

06-12-2018, 03:51 PM	#4
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	camo 14 hds 7 , and a bixpy? are you trying to bite my style?

06-13-2018, 02:09 PM	#8
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	snap double bashing

06-12-2018, 01:13 PM	#2
Changgang Senior Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: San Diego Posts: 3	I want one for fishing the freshwater NorCal tournaments, seems everyone up north has a motorized kayak.

06-12-2018, 06:48 PM	#7
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 347	Been wanting one for a while. Had one slip by on our for sale section cause the 1 week I didnt check the forums it was sold by the time I reached out. But some day but its a nice to have item IMO not needed for where I fish. I just need to hit the treadmill more often lol

06-13-2018, 04:31 PM	#9
farmer Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Torrance Posts: 63	Thanks Lazy Boy for the report I was going to give you a call. Watching you lug the battery up the ramp was not that inviting I've picked up to many over the years. But the lithium battery pack and small motor going in the mirage drive slot looks good. See you out on the pond.