An install I’v only dreamed about! A Torqeedo 403 A/C on a Jackson Kayak Mayfly!! Well it all started the day Aaron walked into Delaware Paddlesports. He wanted the 2019 Jackson Kayak MayFly with a Torqeedo Ultralight 403 AC and integrated Sealect Designs Steering system!
Products Used
- Torqeedo 403 A/C Install Kit
- Jackson Kayak Rudder Tubing Kit
- Jackson Kayak Stainless Steel Cable Kit
- Sealect Designs Trucourse Steering Footbraces
- Sealect Designs Thomble & Swage Kit
- (4) 2″ 1/4-20 Philips pan head bolts
- (2) 1/4-20 Well Nuts
- (1) Yakattack Stealth Pulley
- Pad Eyes
Install
This custom install consisted of removing the stock Fly Box storage hatches as they would not be able to function with the footbrace system. The recesses can still be used to stow tackle boxes.
The footbraces were then installed using the 2″ 1/4-20 Bolts the front locations are thru bolted and the rear ones well nutted due to the inability to reach inside the hull at that distance.
Steering cable plumbing
Plumbing tubing and steering cable were run from the stern inside the hull and out the tackle box recesses connecting to the foot braces to allow maximum turning radius.
Mounting the motor bracket
The Torqeedo mounting bracket mounts perfectly to the four bolt molded inserts on the stern of the MayFly which makes it a simple installation over the previous ball and bar mounting system. Completely a no drill motor mount install! The Torqeedo kit includes 1/4-20 mounting bolts.
Up/Dn & Reverse Lock Lines
Right Side installed is Up/Dn Line and Left Side installed is Reverse Lock Line. The lines are both run through Sealect Designs track mounted clam cleats.
Throttle Mounting
The plus of the YakAttack Throttle Mount the ease of connecting disconnecting via the Lock N Load system.