Motorguide Xi3 kayak trolling motor with pinpoint GPS (spot lock) STERN MOUNTED!? Install and Test

I researched a long time to try and find someone who had attempted to put a GPS trolling motor in the stern or back of a kayak and didn't find much. The few that said they did, voiced concern over the overcompensation that may occur as the motor attempts to pull the boat in reverse while it anchor locks or "spot locks". One of the main reasons I wanted in the back of the kayak when anchoring is so that my line will scope out in front me. Its much more difficult to get good hooksets when your forced to fish off to the side of your kayak as your line scopes out behind the boat.

I ended up installing both a bow mount and stern mount using the quick release bracket screwed into 1" cutting board and then affixed that to my Hobie Compass 2021 using the power pole mount for the stern (rear). I also upgraded the rudder on the kayak to an aluminum one.

If you are curious about the bow mount for this kayak, see this video:    • Motorguide Xi3 kayak trolling motor B...  

Motorguide Xi3-5SW 36" Kayak Motor - 12V - GPS - FOB: https://amzn.to/3yfNwhI (affiliate link)
Motorguide 8M4004173 Katana two-blade Prop: https://amzn.to/4bhs9es (affiliate link)
Motorguide 8M0092063 XI series Quick-Release Mount bracket kit: https://amzn.to/3wBZlhK (affiliate link)
Hobie Compass Power Pole Mount: https://sailsurfsoar.com/products/hob...
Trolling motor remote fix it bracket: https://tkicnc.com/product/tki-motor-...
1" thick cutting board: https://amzn.to/4bhbojp (affiliate link)
Trolling motor shaft mount for deployment: https://amzn.to/3UYFNNG (affiliate link)

Here's a link to the playlist with all the mod videos I've done to this kayak previously:    • Hobie Compass 2021 Kayak modification...  

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