The Bixpy J-2 Powershroud easily attaches to the Bixpy-Ready Vibe Gravity Rudder, and the Bixpy J-2 Outboard Kit includes everything you need to motorize your Vibe kayak within minutes.
One of the places where the Vibe Shearwater shines is in its modular nature - having the ability to switch between pedal, paddle or power quickly and efficiently is truly unrivaled, – and adding the Bixpy J-2 Powershroud motor will give you all day propulsion; whether you are just using it to troll spot to spot, or if you are using it to cross big bodies of water.

One of the unsung heroes of this modular platform is the Vibe Gravity Rudder which, can be fitted to any rudder-ready Vibe Kayak, and which is "Bixpy J-2 Motor Ready", so you can add a Bixpy J-2 motor in moments. 

The only tool you will need is a Philips head screwdriver.

Instructions for installing the adapter:

The Bixpy J-2 adapter installs in minutes on the Shearwater:

1. Remove the end cap off the Gravity Rudder by unscrewing the 4 Philips head bolts
2. Remove the Bixpy hardware from the Bixpy rudder adapter and line up the holes with the rudder
3. The adapter should be oriented so the metal tab is facing towards the kayak, and the blue latch is facing back
4. Using the hardware that came on the Bixpy adapter secure it to the rudder
5. The nuts recess into the adapter so you do not need a socket on them. Be careful to not overtighten as you can strip the plastic

Instructions for installing the motor:

To install the motor itself follow these simple instructions:

1. Attach the power cable on the rudder to the motor with 1⁄4 turn to lock it in place

2. Slide the blue retention clip forward on the motor and notch the metal tab on the rudder into it, securing the front

3. Flip the metal bail with the blue lever on the rudder down over the retaining tab on the motor and click it into place. You should hear an audible click.

4. Attach the other end of the power cable to the Bixpy Outboard Battery pack

And you are good to go!

To utilize the motor you will need to place the magnetic kill switch over the round power button imprint on the battery. This is a safety feature - so if you become separated from your kayak, the motor will not continue to run.