Kingscraft kayak
Kingscraft kayak
Hey guys, I’m new this forum and looking forward to using it more often and sharing my journey!
I have a kingscraft pedal drive kayak but no matter what I try my pedal System seems to be seized, so I’m after a new system to replace it with. My question is, would I be able to fit a mirage system or even any other type of pedal drive in its place as I havnt been able to find any systems specially suited for kingscraft kayaks. Photo attached, thank you!!
I have a kingscraft pedal drive kayak but no matter what I try my pedal System seems to be seized, so I’m after a new system to replace it with. My question is, would I be able to fit a mirage system or even any other type of pedal drive in its place as I havnt been able to find any systems specially suited for kingscraft kayaks. Photo attached, thank you!!
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Re: Kingscraft kayak
Usually they only fit with their own. Very unlikely to have diff brands/models' to fit.
I think best is to call shops that sell them and ask them.
I think best is to call shops that sell them and ask them.
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I don't think those are made any more. They were only ever a cheap Chinese design and I think the guy who imported them is out of business. You might be able to find something second hand but otherwise you'll probably have to strip down the drive and hope you can get it working again.alzy wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 1:47 pmHey guys, I’m new this forum and looking forward to using it more often and sharing my journey!
I have a kingscraft pedal drive kayak but no matter what I try my pedal System seems to be seized, so I’m after a new system to replace it with. My question is, would I be able to fit a mirage system or even any other type of pedal drive in its place as I havnt been able to find any systems specially suited for kingscraft kayaks. Photo attached, thank you!!
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Re: Kingscraft kayak
If I were you, I would make a mould out of polystyrene then add an electric motor to it
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Re: Kingscraft kayak
Like Ian said here being a cheaper chinese modal after market and spares will be a problem - if you cant find anything that fits you may have to do some surgery on the drive you have4liters wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:01 pmI don't think those are made any more. They were only ever a cheap Chinese design and I think the guy who imported them is out of business. You might be able to find something second hand but otherwise you'll probably have to strip down the drive and hope you can get it working again.
again as a guess there is probably a shortage of stainless parts inside it and something has seized up , remember these are made to a cost and not for quality
it wouldn't be my plan - load capacity of 100 kg not much wiggle room for a battery once you put the pilot on boardSeniorfisho wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:15 pmIf I were you, I would make a mould out of polystyrene then add an electric motor to it
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Re: Kingscraft kayak
A battery and a 24lb watersnake would weigh 10kg max, depends how fat he is I supposecheaterparts wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:50 pmLike Ian said here being a cheaper chinese modal after market and spares will be a problem - if you cant find anything that fits you may have to do some surgery on the drive you have4liters wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 6:01 pmI don't think those are made any more. They were only ever a cheap Chinese design and I think the guy who imported them is out of business. You might be able to find something second hand but otherwise you'll probably have to strip down the drive and hope you can get it working again.
again as a guess there is probably a shortage of stainless parts inside it and something has seized up , remember these are made to a cost and not for quality
it wouldn't be my plan - load capacity of 100 kg not much wiggle room for a battery once you put the pilot on boardSeniorfisho wrote: ↑Fri Aug 27, 2021 9:15 pmIf I were you, I would make a mould out of polystyrene then add an electric motor to it
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Re: Kingscraft kayak
Dunno if a Watersnake would fit into that drive well
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Re: Kingscraft kayak
You have to take the head of the motor off and feed it through the bottom, I reckon it would fit, take some measurements, you never know, seems a shame to waste the kayak. You could try and heat up some pvc pipe and try to plug the hole and just paddle
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Yeah but then it would be stuck there, which limits your options transporting it on land without breaking something.Seniorfisho wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:15 pmYou have to take the head of the motor off and feed it through the bottom, I reckon it would fit, take some measurements, you never know, seems a shame to waste the kayak. You could try and heat up some pvc pipe and try to plug the hole and just paddle
2015/16 Fisting Victoria Species comp total: 289cm
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Flathead: 51cm; Squid: 36cm; Australian Salmon: 51cm; Snapper 46cm; Silver Trevally 23cm; KGW: 45cm
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Brown Trout: 37cm
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Re: Kingscraft kayak
I reckon an 8lb or 24lb would fit in that gap, it's just a matter of making a mould that will hold the motor stable, just throwing out some options. He would be able to use it even without anything in there, would that be right?, it wouldn't sink it?4liters wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 4:37 pmYeah but then it would be stuck there, which limits your options transporting it on land without breaking something.Seniorfisho wrote: ↑Sat Aug 28, 2021 3:15 pmYou have to take the head of the motor off and feed it through the bottom, I reckon it would fit, take some measurements, you never know, seems a shame to waste the kayak. You could try and heat up some pvc pipe and try to plug the hole and just paddle