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My new aircraft carrier, 14ft Hobie Mirage PA

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spoonplugger	Posted: Jul 07, 2021 - 01:03 pm #permalink #16
Fry Group: Members Posts: 30 Member No.: 954 Joined: December 10, 2011	I use a Minn Kota transom mount trolling motor with 55lbs of thrust, it will move you around at 6mph if you peddle maybe a little quicker, helps a lot with wind issues and gives you more range.

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Posted: Jul 07, 2021 - 07:55 pm

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QUOTE (spoonplugger @ Jul 07, 2021 - 12:58 pm)

I know that Hobie sells sails for the PA and the Outbacks but they are expensive, never did try one but I think they will work fine, but don't go out in high winds, will blow you over, remember there is very little keel to hold you up right, keep your peddles together when using a sail the fins act as the keel in the vertical position. Also you may need to add some rigging for the sail to catch the wind.

Thanks Spoonplugger....good thoughts.

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Posted: Jul 07, 2021 - 07:58 pm

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QUOTE (spoonplugger @ Jul 07, 2021 - 01:03 pm)

I use a Minn Kota transom mount trolling motor with 55lbs of thrust, it will move you around at 6mph if you peddle maybe a little quicker, helps a lot with wind issues and gives you more range.

I was actually just looking at the 55 lbs I-Pilot. It is in the running for e-power. The remote and position lock would be of a lot of use in a kayak as well as following a troll line.

longfish	Posted: Aug 22, 2021 - 09:55 pm #permalink #19
World Record Trout Group: Members Posts: 3281 Member No.: 10648 Joined: January 17, 2016	Finally got to start on rigging my kayak this week. Added two rails and my Helix ten, as well as a couple of rod holders. Looking for a riptide I pilot and still need to rig a anchor system. And yes James I too will fly the Canadian flag for visibility. Bought the Dow rigged but need to install it yet…. Waiting for brackets.

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Posted: Aug 23, 2021 - 01:47 pm

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QUOTE (longfish @ Aug 22, 2021 - 09:55 pm)

Finally got to start on rigging my kayak this week. Added two rails and my Helix ten, as well as a couple of rod holders. Looking for a riptide I pilot and still need to rig a anchor system. And yes James I too will fly the Canadian flag for visibility. Bought the Dow rigged but need to install it yet…. Waiting for brackets.

yes, the maple leaf flag flying high at all times while you're on the water..:-)

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