Motor for Hobie Mirage yaks. - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 11-20-2014, 06:54 AM

I couldn't afford the $2000 Hobie German made version...so I opted for the Motor Guide R-3 trolling motor. I also used the Mirage Drive plug, but I used aluminum plates instead of some cutting board material. The rig fits on my Outback and on my PA 14. I tried a smaller PWC battery on the Outback but they just don't have the storage capacity to last very long. A big group 24 battery is easy to deal with on the PA and gives me plenty of battery time.
And you're right Raskal311...the Hobie PA is not a kayak!
Kareem korn...don't buy that POS...it looks like a toy. The MotorGuide R-3 is only about $120 and it's made so much better.

11-20-2014, 06:54 AM	#7
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,848	Motor Guide R-3 I couldn't afford the $2000 Hobie German made version...so I opted for the Motor Guide R-3 trolling motor. I also used the Mirage Drive plug, but I used aluminum plates instead of some cutting board material. The rig fits on my Outback and on my PA 14. I tried a smaller PWC battery on the Outback but they just don't have the storage capacity to last very long. A big group 24 battery is easy to deal with on the PA and gives me plenty of battery time. And you're right Raskal311...the Hobie PA is not a kayak! Kareem korn...don't buy that POS...it looks like a toy. The MotorGuide R-3 is only about $120 and it's made so much better. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer