Bixby jet - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ddwineguy · 02-16-2018, 08:27 PM

I have one. I like it. It has a smaller footprint than the evolve and it’s not quite as loud. Battery life is good if your not running full throttle.

It installs in the mirage drive nicely. No worries about the prop being in the wrong position when you pull it out since the jet prop fits right through the opening.

The motor seems like it is built very well, quality for sure.

One thing I don’t like is that it is controlled by a Bluetooth remote. The remote itself is fine, just if the batteries die the motor won’t operate. So I now carry spares just in case.

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TCS · 02-17-2018, 06:27 AM

Thanks
Considering getting one.

I’m thinking the rudder mount would be the way to go. Does anybody have experience peddling with this thing powered down and on the rudder? Wondering about drag and impact on steering.

BigIslandFishing · 05-12-2018, 10:26 AM

I put the rudder mounted bixpy jet on my hobie rev 11. I took a fishing class and found the distances to get far enough out where the fish are to be a little challenging at my age, especially going against the current or wind.

The rudder mount fits perfectly, basically replacing the Hobie rudder wiht a stubby rudder and quick release system for mounting/removing the bixby jet unit itself. After adjusting the tightening screw a bit on the twist and stow rudder, it retracts and deploys nicely. The newly designed outboard battery is fairly light and fits under my vantage seat with one short extension cable. The jet has 3 speeds and reverse. I have not yet taken the kayak out yet, but I also bought the swim jet battery that attaches to the same jet unit, and I took that out in the ocean snorkeling.

The swim jet configuration has 3 speeds and is powerful on high speed. You need to hold on with two hands if you run on high speed very long. I got the bigger swim jet battery. I had a problem with the swim battery itself and Bixpy was extremely prompt and replaced the swim battery immediately at no cost to me, no shipping cost either.

The price of this system is low enough compared with the Hobie system, that you can buy an extra battery for the kayak and come out about even. One thing for sure, the bixpy system is much more flexible and versatile than what Hobie offers.

05-12-2018, 10:26 AM	#3
BigIslandFishing Junior Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 2	Bixpy Jet I put the rudder mounted bixpy jet on my hobie rev 11. I took a fishing class and found the distances to get far enough out where the fish are to be a little challenging at my age, especially going against the current or wind. The rudder mount fits perfectly, basically replacing the Hobie rudder wiht a stubby rudder and quick release system for mounting/removing the bixby jet unit itself. After adjusting the tightening screw a bit on the twist and stow rudder, it retracts and deploys nicely. The newly designed outboard battery is fairly light and fits under my vantage seat with one short extension cable. The jet has 3 speeds and reverse. I have not yet taken the kayak out yet, but I also bought the swim jet battery that attaches to the same jet unit, and I took that out in the ocean snorkeling. The swim jet configuration has 3 speeds and is powerful on high speed. You need to hold on with two hands if you run on high speed very long. I got the bigger swim jet battery. I had a problem with the swim battery itself and Bixpy was extremely prompt and replaced the swim battery immediately at no cost to me, no shipping cost either. The price of this system is low enough compared with the Hobie system, that you can buy an extra battery for the kayak and come out about even. One thing for sure, the bixpy system is much more flexible and versatile than what Hobie offers. Last edited by BigIslandFishing; 05-12-2018 at 10:35 AM. Reason: spelling

02-16-2018, 08:27 PM	#1
Ddwineguy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: san diego Posts: 210	I have one. I like it. It has a smaller footprint than the evolve and it’s not quite as loud. Battery life is good if your not running full throttle. It installs in the mirage drive nicely. No worries about the prop being in the wrong position when you pull it out since the jet prop fits right through the opening. The motor seems like it is built very well, quality for sure. One thing I don’t like is that it is controlled by a Bluetooth remote. The remote itself is fine, just if the batteries die the motor won’t operate. So I now carry spares just in case. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-17-2018, 06:27 AM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Thanks Considering getting one. I’m thinking the rudder mount would be the way to go. Does anybody have experience peddling with this thing powered down and on the rudder? Wondering about drag and impact on steering.