Can I put a trolling motor on a Vibe fishing kayak?
Yes, you can install a motor on Vibe fishing kayaks. Once installed, you will need to register the kayak with the state in order to comply with local boating laws, and you are responsible for adhering to all boating laws.
To install a trolling motor on your kayak, you’ll need a mount. There are two types of trolling motor mounts: off-the-shelf kits and homemade mounting kits. Vibe recommends Bixpy as a source of excellent motors for kayaks, and they also have mounting kits.
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