Bixpy Jet... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jbl_91762 · 07-17-2018, 06:18 PM

Congrats on the win of Bixby. Seeing that your getting some jabs for going electric, lmk when you decide to sell it lol! I almost hit that tourny but Church duties called. Next time.

jruiz · 07-17-2018, 09:07 PM

I think Frank and Tony should race or a kayak tug of war using each of their motors.

farmer · 07-19-2018, 07:40 PM

Thanks Tony for the report I still got my Bixby in boxes ready to set up right next to my cell phone

ful-rac · 07-19-2018, 08:51 PM

Didn’t you say you went to PV with it?

Or did I just imagine that?

WARRIORMIKE · 07-20-2018, 07:51 AM

Might as well just get a boat now!! HAAAAAA

Good review man.

PapaDave · 07-23-2018, 08:00 AM

I've been wanting to get one for my PA17, have both the peddles and the motor.

ful-rac · 07-23-2018, 08:56 AM

Not really a fan of the rear mounted bixpy, not because I don't think it'll work but it's just more to setup and breakdown...but, I'm curious now, after using it hard for a full weekend. Being able to use the mirage drive + bixpy is a speed advantage I can't deny. So I ordered the rear bixpy mount and will try it out, hopefully this coming weekend. The use and power of the battery should be extended obviously due to the combination of the mirage drive.

I ran the motor at level 7 to the fishing grounds (3-3.5mph) and at the highest speed level 10 (4-5mph) for the return trip from the fishing grounds and still had around 50% of battery life left, this is with wind and swell.

GTboosted · 07-23-2018, 08:59 AM

I bought the Bixby rear mount for the pa last year. Also got the watersnake motor to try and modify it into the mount. From what I remember reading that the Bixby lacked power. Hoping the watersnake and this mount is
good.

I gotta stop being lazy and continue with the project.

TJones · 08-23-2018, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PapaDave

I've been wanting to get one for my PA17, have both the peddles and the motor.

Well worth it.

07-19-2018, 08:51 PM	#4
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Didn’t you say you went to PV with it? Or did I just imagine that? __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-23-2018, 08:00 AM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,475	I've been wanting to get one for my PA17, have both the peddles and the motor. __________________ So long and thanks for all the fish...

07-23-2018, 08:56 AM	#7
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Not really a fan of the rear mounted bixpy, not because I don't think it'll work but it's just more to setup and breakdown...but, I'm curious now, after using it hard for a full weekend. Being able to use the mirage drive + bixpy is a speed advantage I can't deny. So I ordered the rear bixpy mount and will try it out, hopefully this coming weekend. The use and power of the battery should be extended obviously due to the combination of the mirage drive. I ran the motor at level 7 to the fishing grounds (3-3.5mph) and at the highest speed level 10 (4-5mph) for the return trip from the fishing grounds and still had around 50% of battery life left, this is with wind and swell. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

07-23-2018, 08:59 AM	#8
GTboosted Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Lake Balboa, The Valley Posts: 425	I bought the Bixby rear mount for the pa last year. Also got the watersnake motor to try and modify it into the mount. From what I remember reading that the Bixby lacked power. Hoping the watersnake and this mount is good. I gotta stop being lazy and continue with the project. __________________ -Beto

07-17-2018, 06:18 PM	#1
jbl_91762 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Posts: 348	Congrats on the win of Bixby. Seeing that your getting some jabs for going electric, lmk when you decide to sell it lol! I almost hit that tourny but Church duties called. Next time.

07-17-2018, 09:07 PM	#2
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	I think Frank and Tony should race or a kayak tug of war using each of their motors.

07-19-2018, 07:40 PM	#3
farmer Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Torrance Posts: 64	Thanks Tony for the report I still got my Bixby in boxes ready to set up right next to my cell phone

07-20-2018, 07:51 AM	#5
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	Might as well just get a boat now!! HAAAAAA Good review man.