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ps5baseball
 Post subject: Bixpy install
PostPosted: Mon Mar 20, 2023 8:07 am 
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I thought you couldn't drill into these hulls?

How was this installed?

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oldyaker
 Post subject: Re: Bixpy install
PostPosted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:42 am 
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Must have went thru hull on the Lynx with longer bolts.
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plfinch
 Post subject: Re: Bixpy install
PostPosted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:05 pm 
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Attachment is via 3M Double Sided VHB tape. Details can be found on Bixpy's website:
https://bixpy.com/blog/hobie-lynx-mirage-kayak-decked-out-with-bixpy-motors-and-batteries/
https://bixpy.com/3m-double-sided-vhb-power-pole-mounting-adhesive/

Not sure I would trust that mounting solution.

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Yakass
 Post subject: Re: Bixpy install
PostPosted: Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:13 pm 
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We've had success modifying a Lynx rudder blade to fit a Bixpy motor to it. So far we've had great feedback on this set up. No need for drilling anything, easy to remove and replace with regular rudder when and if Bixpy isn't required, plus you get motorized steering as well as propulsion. You'd need to add a pole steering adapter to the PA adapter he's used there to get the same functionality.

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More info here:
https://slhobie.com.au/shop/kayak-fishi ... dy-rudder/

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ps5baseball
 Post subject: Re: Bixpy install
PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:30 am 
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Pretty cool rudder!!
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ps5baseball
 Post subject: Re: Bixpy install
PostPosted: Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:31 am 
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Pretty cool rudder! Will this work on the J1?
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Yakass
 Post subject: Re: Bixpy install
PostPosted: Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:16 pm 
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Probably not. We don't have a J1 here to experiment with. But you could probably do something very similar yourself if you've got some tools and a bit of know-how. You'd need to get yourself a Lynx / Passport Rudder XL Assembly and get creative
https://slhobie.com.au/shop/kayak-parts ... -assembly/

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