Hello
Looks like it is rather quiet here.
Anyhow, in case of someone is interested, it is very easy to install a Watersnake T24 ASP trolling motor with a kayak (not a transom) mount on a Angler Pro.
All you need is a proper Bike Stem (25.4 mm x 32mm). That will allow you to side mount the motor to your rear railing system (that's why it will have to be an Angler Pro).
I used this one
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08F71 ... UTF8&psc=1
I got this going since last May and it works fine (keep in mind it is side-mounted on a very wide boat).
I can put some more pictures and details - just not sure if there is any interest...
Angler PRO + Watersnake T24 ASP
Re: Angler PRO + Watersnake T24 ASP
I'm interested in seeing photos and any other details about how you set this up!
Re: Angler PRO + Watersnake T24 ASP
Here are some pictures
The kayak version of the Watersnake motor comes with the mount that uses a 1-1/8" (28mm) round pipe instead of a traditional transom clamp.
All you need is a 90 degree pipe coupler (1" x 1-1/8") - that's what that bicycle stem is for - it fits perfectly and it has a strong grip. So I left the stem permanently mounted on the piece of the kayak rail (you can still remove the railing system with no problem) and mount/dismount the motor every time I use the kayak. You will need use an Allen key to tighten the screws - takes seconds to do so.
The kayak version of the Watersnake motor comes with the mount that uses a 1-1/8" (28mm) round pipe instead of a traditional transom clamp.
All you need is a 90 degree pipe coupler (1" x 1-1/8") - that's what that bicycle stem is for - it fits perfectly and it has a strong grip. So I left the stem permanently mounted on the piece of the kayak rail (you can still remove the railing system with no problem) and mount/dismount the motor every time I use the kayak. You will need use an Allen key to tighten the screws - takes seconds to do so.
Last edited by vkim on Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:11 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Angler PRO + Watersnake T24 ASP
Recently, I made another update: I replaced that Y-shaped plastic bracket that connects the shaft to the 1-1/8" mount pipe by the identical bicycle stem. I did it for two reasons: the bracket is connected to the 1-1/8" mount pipe by screws and they are becoming loose. Secondly by design, the shaft is loose within the bracket so you have to keep your hand on the steering handle - so I wanted that to be more stiff so the motor stays where I pointed it to.
So basically now my configuration is as this: 1" shaft <-> stem <-> 1-1/8" pipe <-> stem <-> 1" back rail of the kayak.
I will post pictures when I put it together next time.
Using this config, you can actually mount any motor, you just need to get proper stems and a piece of pipe as a mount pipe. You can probably get all the pieces for around CAD $50. The only real handy work that would require is to cut the pipe to an appropriate length. The rest is just putting things together...
So basically now my configuration is as this: 1" shaft <-> stem <-> 1-1/8" pipe <-> stem <-> 1" back rail of the kayak.
I will post pictures when I put it together next time.
Using this config, you can actually mount any motor, you just need to get proper stems and a piece of pipe as a mount pipe. You can probably get all the pieces for around CAD $50. The only real handy work that would require is to cut the pipe to an appropriate length. The rest is just putting things together...
Last edited by vkim on Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:11 am, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Angler PRO + Watersnake T24 ASP
Here is the picture of the upgraded shaft join
and here is the kayak
and here is the kayak
Re: Angler PRO + Watersnake T24 ASP
The latest modification: I still wasn't happy with the join between the shaft and the rest (the swivel part). the original was too flimsy and the one I made out of the bike stem was grinding on the shaft too much: the amount of torque was excessive for the aluminum-on-aluminum swivel movements.
So I decided to explore the PVC pipe option and ended up making this
I went through quite a few options and those 1" PVC Tees happen to have an exact 1" ID (as you may know the PVC 1" pipes are actually 1.03", but since the tees have the internal stop rings with a slightly smaller ID that model just was a perfect fit). The rest was just cutting and gluing. Also the black stopper that control the depth just happen to have the OD fitting inside the tee with a small snag - that prevents the free motor rotation!
So all in all it seems to work well - no flimsiness whatsoever. It is got a bit heavier, bit nothing I would worry about.
P.S. I left a bit of an aluminum pipe in the top so I can move the mount higher (basically extending the shaft deeper) because I also use this mount/motor on another boat where I need a longer shaft.
So I decided to explore the PVC pipe option and ended up making this
I went through quite a few options and those 1" PVC Tees happen to have an exact 1" ID (as you may know the PVC 1" pipes are actually 1.03", but since the tees have the internal stop rings with a slightly smaller ID that model just was a perfect fit). The rest was just cutting and gluing. Also the black stopper that control the depth just happen to have the OD fitting inside the tee with a small snag - that prevents the free motor rotation!
So all in all it seems to work well - no flimsiness whatsoever. It is got a bit heavier, bit nothing I would worry about.
P.S. I left a bit of an aluminum pipe in the top so I can move the mount higher (basically extending the shaft deeper) because I also use this mount/motor on another boat where I need a longer shaft.