Brian Goldsborough

12' Pelican Soul with 40lb thrust trolling motor.

I bought a Pelican Soul 12' years ago. Still have it and it serves me well. It came bare bones ( meaning your booty would hurt after 10 mins. Slowly, I upgraded it. Added a used Lowrance Mark 4, mainly to mark spots. Scotty main rod holder, (only way to go. 2 flush mounts in the rear. A rail to mount a gopro, RAM, etc. Put 3 hatches in. Quick way to bail water. You never know. Got a fairly decent light paddle. Added a few rubber handle grips. Plenty of stickers! Also added a water bottle holder, homemade trolling motor mount for my 40lb thrust Motor and a W.A.N.G. shallow water anchor. I'm 240. It's slow at paddle. Tracks well for a cheaper kayak. 7 years old -no leaks. Plenty of room for softside Yeti, small deep cycle battery, dry bag, shoes and tackle bag. Nice little rig. Oh yes. Invest in a GOOD CUSHION. In the process of trying to sell the trolling motor and getting a 2.5 hp O.B. would be lighter than battery and trolling motor.

Thanks Mike! I've found only a few mounts that I think may work, cause I only got about 5.5" by 3" deep of mounting room.

How quick would a 2.5 h.p. 2 stroke move. 12 ft kayak? I'm about 250, plus gear ..let's say 300lbs total? Thanks!