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 ​3Waters BeaverTail Kayak Trolling Motors for Big Fish 103, 105, 108 and 120 Kayaks
​Conventional and Variable Speed

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3Waters Kayak Motors Available R​udder or ​Steering Handle

Island Hopper latest edition trolling motor is designed specifically to fit 3 Waters kayak made by Feel Free. 
​The Island Hopper BeaverTail Rudder Trolling Motor installs quickly in place of the beaver tail rudder without any modification.  
​Island Hopper Transom Motors are another great design unparalleled by any other kayak trolling motor design.
 
​Lifts and Pivots out of water for beaching kayak.
3Waters BeaverTail Conventional Trolling Motor - Big Fish 103, 105, 108 and 120
​Item # 15-3420 
Choose Thrust from Menu
Must Choose Navigate Kayak Option
Year, Make & Model of Kayak
Please Provide Telephone #
3Waters BeaverTail Conventional Trolling Motor - Big Fish 103, 105, 108 & 120
​Item # 15-3420 
Includes conventional sealed trolling motor with customized retrofitted mounting bracket, remote controller w/ 5 speeds forward & 3 speeds reverse, for navigation, motor lifting cord kit with cleat,  propeller, and all stainless steel hardware required for installation. 12 volts. Slips in for quick and easy install.  Trolling motors are sealed unbreakable shaft, 12 volts, available in Freshwater (FW) and Salt Water (SW), 46lbs and 55lbs of thrust. Zinc anode on salt water models only.


Note:  For kayaks without a rudder system, you must order with Navigate w/ Steering Handle Option

Note:  For kayaks with rudder system,  you will remove rudder, but leave cables in place, and order Navigate w/ Kayaks Rudder Cables Option

 
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Battery Type:  Deep Cycle Marine, AGM & Gel Batteries Only

Remote control is hand held. (Optional Mounting Bracket Sold Separately) (See Below)
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3Waters BeaverTail Variable Speed Trolling Motor - Big Fish 103, 105, 108 and 120
​Item # 15-03420-VS 
Choose Thrust from Menu
Must Choose Navigate Kayak Option
Year, Make & Model of Kayak
Please Provide Telephone #
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Variable Speed BeaverTail Trolling Motor
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Variable Speed BeaverTail Trolling Motor
3Waters BeaverTail Variable Speed Trolling Motor - Big Fish 103, 105, 108 and 120
Item # 15-03420-VS-LITH
Includes variable speed trolling motor with intergraded circuit board, customized retrofitted mounting bracket, remote controller with infinite forward and reverse speed, heavy gauged battery cable, lithium ion plug, telescoping steering handle for navigation, motor lifting cord kit propeller, and all stainless steel hardware required for installation. 
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Trolling motors are sealed unbreakable shaft, 12 volts, available in Freshwater (FW) and Salt Water (SW), 46lbs and 55lbs of thrust.  Zinc anode on salt water models only. 
Slips in for quick and easy install. 

Note:  For kayaks without a rudder system, you must order with Navigate w/ Steering Handle Option

Note:  For kayaks with rudder system,  you will remove rudder, but leave cables in place, and order Navigate w/ Kayaks Rudder Cables Option

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Battery Type:  LiFeP04, Deep Cycle Marine, AGM & Gel 
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​Note: Remote control is hand held. (Optional Mounting Bracket Sold Separately) (See Below)
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Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought
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Item # 33-4567
Mounting Bracket for Remote Control.  Mounts to kayak, allows remote control to pivot for ease of use. Includes two stainless steel self-tapping screws.  This item can only be ordered when ordering any transom trolling kits.
​Sale Price  $12.99

kayak batteries
Item # 83699
​35ah  AGM Battery 12volt    Approx. size: 9" x 8" x 6" (may vary slightly by  1" on all side) Trolling motors require a 12v battery to operate. Depending on the pounds of thrust of the motor you choose, you may require a back up battery for longer range use. Battery range will vary due to size, weight and type of kayak in addition to kayaks load, wind and current.  *Additional battery info Click Here
Sale Price  $89.99

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​Item # 33-8765
Protect your investment with an Auto Reset Fuse. High quality reset circuit breaker. These circuit breakers feature an automatic self reset.
Sale Price  $19.99

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Item # 88-4324
 35ah AGM Battery & Battery Charger - 12volt    Approx. size: 9" x 8" x 6" (may vary slightly by  1" on all side) Trolling motors require a 12v battery to operate. Depending on the pounds of thrust of the motor you choose, you may require a back up battery for longer range use. Battery range will vary due to size, weight and type of kayak in addition to kayaks load, wind and current. Battery charge for charging AGM & deep cycle batteries.  *Additional battery info Click Here
Sale Price  $154.99

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With Steering Handle
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BeaverTail Trolling Motor on Big Fish 120
​            Introducing BeaverTail Rudder Motor
  • Island Hopper latest edition trolling motor designed specifically to fit 3 Waters kayak made by Feel Free, available in conventional and variable speed trolling motors.   ​
  • The Island Hopper BeaverTail Rudder Trolling Motor installs quickly in place of the beavertail rudder without any modification.   
  • Trolling motor comes with a built-in oversized rudder, designed to increase the turning radius of the kayak. 
  • Offers improved steering to compensate for kayak size, in addition, the built-in rudder allows for better handling and control in choppy water, current, ​and wind, increases kayak stability, and save battery consumption. 
  • Even without motor propulsion on the Big Fish 108, the oversized Beaver Tail rudder motor will significantly improve steering while pedaling. 
  • Lifts and Pivots out of water for beaching kayak.  Installs and removal is made easy using quick release slip pin.  Available for foot pedal rudder steering or tiller handle steering.
  • Available thrusts:  46 lbs. and 55 lbs. of thrust, freshwater and saltwater, compatible with the Big Fish 103, 105, 108, and 120.
Pictur BeaverTail Motor on Big Fish 108e
BeaverTail Trolling Motor on Big Fish 108

Understanding Lithium-Ion (LiFePO4) Battery & Their Effect On Conventional Trolling Motors vs Trolling Motors with Intergraded Circuit Board
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LiFePO4 batteries were designed to be light weight and pack more energy.  LiFePO4 batteries were engineered to store as much voltage from solar panels. 
The stored voltage is unregulated and will burnout conventional trolling motors or shorten their lifespan, because the collected volts are too high (+18 volts  = 12.8 - 16.0 volts DC), whereas conventional trolling motors operate on regulated 12 volts.  Therefore, to regulate the LiFePO4 batteries voltage output, a trolling motor requires an intergraded circuit board to control speed and regulate the voltage, along with a heavy gauged battery cable, lithium-ion plug, and auto reset fuse.

 Trolling motors with intergraded circuit board ​tend to have a longer lifespan and extended fishing time while kayaking.  Read More
​Conventional Trolling Motors 
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Are the most commonly used motor for boating and kayaking. They are cost affective and are equipped with 5 forward / 2 reverse speeds.  They are primarily designed to propel you quickly to your desired destination or fishing hole, and then reposition your boat or kayak when currents or wind blow you off course.  
Understanding Conventional Speeds:
- 1st and 2nd speeds are designed for “short bursts” only, not to exceed 15 minutes intervals at a time. "Not for trolling", as it will damage these two speeds.  
- 3rd speed is for covering larger areas, traveling and mostly getting around while conserving battery.  
- 4th speed is for traveling longer distances faster.
- 5th speed is for when speed is required, such as a change in the weather, current, chop waters or an emergency; getting to safety or shore quickly.

Battery Compatibility:  Deep Cycle Marine, AGM and GEL batteries.  Conventional trolling motors are  Not compatible  with Lithium-Ion / LiFePO4 batteries                         
Variable Speed Trolling Motors 
Are one of the most improved technology today. Boaters and kayakers are gravitating to trolling motors with variable speeds due to their many benefits,
Benefits of Variable Speed Include:

- Infinite Speed Range of "0-100 speed forward and reverse", which allows for trolling at very low speeds for hours without affecting any speeds of the motor. 
- A Micro Processer aka (Pulse Width Modulator) to increase battery range 3 to 4 times, allowing for hours of continuous trolling.
- Controlled Amperage provides steady trolling in currents and wind while conserving battery at 95% efficiency.
- Integrated Electronic Board System senses over and undercharge of voltage, eliminates voltage spikes, 95% efficiency in power and torque.
- Soft start: no spooking of fish while trolling and lighter in weight than conventional trolling motors,
​Battery Compatible:  Lithium-Ion / LiFePO4, Deep Cycle Marine, AGM and GEL batteries.
Lithium Iron - LiFeP04 Compatible Trolling Motors ​
These motors are designed to be used with LiFeP04 battery and built with an intergraded circuit board which regulates the voltage and allows speed adjustments in fractional increments, from 1/4 to 5 mph.   This motor includes heavy gauged wire, auto reset fuse, lithium-ion plug, which handles 60 to 200 amp LiFePO4 batteries.
 Trolling motors require a 12v battery to operate.  Depending on the pounds of thrust of the motor you choose, you may require a backup battery for longer range use.    
Battery range will vary due to size, weight and type of  kayak in addition to kayaks load, wind and current.  Additional battery info
 click here 

**Coast Guard requirements dictate that each ungrounded current-carrying conductor must be protected by a ​manually reset, trip-free circuit breaker or fuse**

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Battery Disclaimer  Island Hopper Outboards is not responsible for the performance of any battery range. It is the sole responsibility of the consumer to choose the right battery and/or batteries. 

 Island Hopper Outboards manufactures accessories to retrofit the numerous kayaks on the market, Island Hopper Outboards accessories are not a FeelFree or 3 Waters Kayak branded products.
​We do not sell or make any claim that these accessories are manufactured by
FeelFree Kayaks or 3 Waters Kayaks
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