Redondo Beach

I installed a trolling motor onto my kayak recently. It's based on a design by John "quietman" Roe (http://martialartsacademy.org/quietmanelectrickayak.htm) and uses a Minn Kota Endura 30 electric trolling motor.

The maiden voyage was a pleasure, although there are things I'd like to improve such as balance (since it hangs off the side) and tracking (which is more a problem with the kayak than the trolling motor). Met Terry who brought his inflatable and headed out to the reef. Nothing but macs.

It should be noted that a few "purists" in the kayaking community saw this as an affront to their pastime. I got the feeling that powering your kayak with anything short of your own brawn made you less of a man in their eyes. I consider this just a tad hypocritical since we take advantage of all types of advances in kayakfishing (not to mention everyday life), but to each his own.

Maiden voyage with the trolling motor


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Underwater shot