How to improve Kayak Trolling Motor Speed

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If you want to know how to go fast in a kayak, it all comes down to science. A mechanical engineer takes a deep dive into the physics of kayak speed for the Watersnake T24 and the Newport Vessels 36. The answer to improving the speed of your kayak trolling motor is based on a number of factors YOU have under your control… and it does not depend on the controller you use. Battery comes into play as well as a few other upgrade ideas. 

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Steve Moore

In 2015, Steve created the Kayak Hacks Fishing YouTube channel, which focused on gear hacks, fly, spin, and ebike fishing tips. Steve was a regular columnist for Southern Trout Magazine, where he wrote the "New Fly Guy" column to provide fly anglers with tips, techniques, and other advice between 2012 and 2019. He also wrote the "Kayak Hacks" column for Southern Kayak Fishing magazine from 2015 to 2018, where he served as the Field Editor. Beyond the magazines, he has written six books on fishing.

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