Bonafide RS117 Trolling Motor Setup (Full Walk-Through)

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Here's a full walkthrough of how I did my RS117 trolling motor setup. Hoping to give someone enough confidence to try this out that normally wouldn't otherwise. Whatever gets you on the water!

Aksman's PWM Box -    • DIY Kayak PWM Digital Speed Controlle...  

Links provided for the parts used (None are affiliate links)
- - - - MOTOR MOUNT - - - - -
If you want to buy a mount instead of DIY you have a few options.
Yakgadget QuickMount MK (Extremely good price here) - https://yakgadget.com/quickmount.html

Or if you want a more personal vendor that will personally help you get your motor set up you can message Kevin Dismuke on Facebook.   / kevin.dismuke.5  
- - - - MISC - - - - -
Sealant used - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Cell Phone Holder - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

- - - - STEERING - - - - -
Eyelet bolts - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hillman-1...

Eyelet screws - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hillman-1...

Steering rope - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...

Carabiners are up to your discretion. Stainless steel is obviously better
- - - - MOTOR - - - - -
40 Minn Kota Endura (Any motor will do here, don't buy a brand new one)

Prop - https://www.amazon.com/Kipawa-314-Wee...

Trolling motor female plug - https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/mari...

Trolling motor male plug - https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/mari...

Clamp-On Bullnose Rudder - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...

- - - - CONTROL BOX - - - - -
10-55V 100A 5000W Reversible PWM Speed Controller (Buy two of these if at all possible. You'll get a dud every so often, but they can be returned) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/202576542955

Project Box (said $5 in video, price has gone up to $10) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

Depth Finder Gimbal Bracket - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...

Waterproof Gland Nut - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...

- - - - BATTERY - - - - -
Mighty Max 35 Amp-hour - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...


All wiring is 10 gauge copper,. Quick disconnect plug and gator clips can be picked up at any hardware store.

Thank you for watching!