The RIGHT Way to Install a Stern Motor on Your Kayak

If you’re thinking about adding a stern motor to your fishing kayak, watch this first. In this video, I walk you through the RIGHT way to install a stern-mounted motor on your kayak, step by step. This install is shown on my Old Town ePDL 120 Pro using the Newport NK180Pro, but the principles apply to almost ANY fishing kayak and most stern-mounted trolling motors. I cover: Proper motor placement on the stern Mount alignment and height adjustment Steering considerations Cable management Common mistakes kayak anglers make How to avoid damaging your kayak How to get the best performance on the water Whether you're installing a Newport, Bixpy, Torqeedo, or another kayak motor, this setup process will help you do it right the first time. Adding a motor to your kayak can completely change how you fish, especially in wind, current, or when covering long distances. But if it’s installed wrong, it can create handling issues, drag, or even safety problems. If you’re a beginner kayak angler looking to motorize your setup, this guide will save you time, money, and frustration. 🔗 *GEAR MENTIONED* ⬇️ Newport NK180 Pro HD - https://geni.us/nk180pro Newport NK300 HD - https://geni.us/nk300hd Torqeedo Ultralight - https://geni.us/IiRbB LiTime 24v 50ah Lithium Battery - https://geni.us/NSf1 Navarre Motor Mount - https://geni.us/xIA6V Tie Downs - https://amzn.to/4cfeOqn Throttle Control mount : Ram Double Socket - https://amzn.to/3U7zZkh Track mount Ball - https://amzn.to/3Nryx8E Diamond mount base - https://amzn.to/3BIY1ff Cleat - https://amzn.to/3YpjXF4 *Need affordable and reliable lithium power ⚡️ for your setup?* - https://www.litime.com/?ref=mcgrjzzb 💰Use Promo Code💰: BDF6 for 6% off your entire purchase *Yak Power Switching System* - https://bit.ly/41FZ3jo 💰DISCOUNT CODE💰: BDF5 for 5% off your entire purchase ⭐️ *Be a channel member here* ⭐️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr24BQ1cXV_bwEWqGwktxNA/join Please note, some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. ▶️ *Links to other helpful videos* ▶️ 🎥 21 Things you NEED for Fishing - https://youtu.be/Me8C95LKN1E 🎥 Top Kayaks for Big Guys Video: https://youtu.be/e2_2bEXCmxE 🎥 Top Kayak Fishing Mods - https://youtu.be/uWtEdZQKyFg 🎥 Worst Kayaks to Avoid - https://youtu.be/Cza_DyGK5g0 🎥 10 Kayaks under $1,500 - https://youtu.be/jOdnOKpa3fk 🎥 Why Pedal Kayaks are Dead - https://youtu.be/RPsukUo6PBM 🛟 *Top safety accessories for kayak fishing* 🛟: NRS Chinook OS PFD - https://amzn.to/4fKtKfS Onyx A/M 24 Auto Inflating PFD - https://amzn.to/4oK6jr3 NRS Pilot Rescue Knife - https://amzn.to/3XpKS2b YakAttack VISICarbon Pro 360 Light - https://amzn.to/4oozyhT 👍 *Follow my socials* : Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeardedDadFishing/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BeardedDadFishing/ 👍 *Join us on Kayak Fishing Dads* : FB- https://www.facebook.com/groups/1474900446279062 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ 0:00 Stern Motor Install 0:37 Why Stern Mounted? 1:20 Supplies Needed 2:09 Bracket Placement 4:15 Motor Install 5:08 Throttle Control 6:48 Deployment System 8:17 Battery 9:20 Safety Switch 10:11 Full Run Through 🎶 Music: Intro bumper: Song: CHENDA - Mr. Bully [NCS Release] Music provided by NoCopyrightSounds Free Download/Stream: http://NCS.io/MrBully Watch: http://youtu.be/vGf8pXk3HJs