Recently Rado owner of Rado’s Rental Rafts had an idea of putting a 2.5hp Suzuki motor on the side of his 2016 Hobie Adventure Island. Here’s what we came up with…
We laser cut and folded the mount from 316 stainless and TIG welded it. This presses over the rear crossbar.
The mount had to be low enough to use a short shaft outboard (15″ leg) so it sits just above the bar like this. We machined a piece of marine ply that fills the whole cavity above the arm and then put two plastic plates for the motor to sit on.
The rear bar is made from some 316 tube with bushes welded in the ends and 2 Railblaza starports to help support the motor so all the force isn’t on the cross bar. The bar is made to fit with the Hobie livewell.
We took the motor out for a quick spin but now its time to get it rigged for chasing tuna!
that looks awesome and functional! are you guys building them for sale? do you think this will work on a hobie outback with a trolling motor?
I am looking to do the same, tried using railblaza motor mount but for a 2.2 HP it keeps breaking.
Do you offer these for sale?
Just realised this is not the Tandem. I have a tandem and don’t think this would work.
Iam after a bracket for a 2014 tanden island
I want to buy one. Email me. [email protected]
I would like info on purchasing for my homie revolution
This bracket is an awesome solution. ? Has it been tested on A Hobie PA? Also, price and US availability. Thanks
Gostaria de adquirir um mas na Europa não encontro, sabem informar quem venda na Europa ou se exportam para Portugal?
Obrigado
I have a Tandem Islander would it fit?
If so, I would like to purchase one.
Where & when can I purchase one and how much are they?
Would this fit a Hobie 17T
Hi Wasseed
This won’t sorry. We custom made this for the AI.
Best Regards
Marty
Gostaria de compra para me hobie AI com posso comprar?
I would love to get one of these for my Adventure Island could you Email me at [email protected] I’m very interested
Hi Joe, Sorry I only made the one for a friend as we weren’t sure how it would go.
Thanks Marty
Hi , how is the rig for the motor mount working ,also was there any stress damage to the kayak after being used for a period of time.
Hi Jorge
The mount is working great currently. We would definitely make it a little bit different next time just to mount some more parts on it. Thanks
olá, gostaria de saber se tem essa suporte disponível para venda e entrega aqui no brasil?
Hi guys, I know the answer is probably going to be no, but could to send me the dimensions so I make on please ? Exactly what I’m after.
Cheers
Pete
When you go out on the web so many people are putting motors on Hobie Adventure islands and Tandem islands (even other hobies where individuals are puttling one Ama on for ocean stability) there is a market for them. I really like your concept and hope you consider developing one for market. I just bought a Adventure Island with the express purpose of putting a small outboard on it for future offshore fishing trips. I trailer the unit upside down so a quick removal feature would wonderful. I working on installing your BerleyPro Garmin GT52 transducer mount.
I want more information to buy one. Email me please.
Hobie Mirage Island Tandem years 2017
Please sell this. I need it.
LOOKING FOR AN OUTBOARD MOUNT FOR ADVENTURE ISLAND 2016 (WEST AUSTRALIA)
CHEERS GORDON
I saw a mount on a Hobie 360 pro angler that all the way in the back of the boat. Not off to the side. please contact
Me gustaría para hobie pro angler 14 donde lo puedo comprar?