This is a great design for attachment to a kayak. It lacks turn handles they can be tightened enough, so it tends to slide or rotate with the motor torque. There are workarounds you learn to make it behave. But because you mount to the side of a kayak, it wants to push this kayak in circles, so you need a rudder.

Update: After posting below, the distributor called me and left me his personal number. He sent me a new motor that works fine. The customer service was very good. I recommend you try this if you think it will fit your needs. It's very light and the shaft is perfect length for a kayak.

The motor didn't run! After spending 3 hours adapting the mount to my kayak, including drilling holes, when I went to run it nothing happened. The motor didn't move. Tried several batteries. Motor spun easily, some type of open circuit. It's cheaply construct but I didn't expect much for t(e price. I am returning it and will buy another one since I have already customized my kayak to accept the mount. Hopefully I will have better luck t(e second time. It's very light and the perfec5 size for a side mount on kayak. If you buy one, tes5 the motor first thing.

The motor has enough power. It has so much power tgat the company should really consider paying attention to the mounting bracket and the additional handle for the universal mount. One handle snapped. The newer handle that I just received just continues to spin. The most concerning part is that once the motor is on...the connections on the disc continue to move like crazy so it's useless. They should consider putting cleats so it can seat and be tightened. Overall good trolling motor if it is can be used. Wish I went with the transom mount and just made the modification on my kayak to use it that way.

I wasn't sure what to expect after reading some of the reviews. The mount others complained about is not that bad....since I own multiple kayaks I was able to easily switch the mount over to those before deciding which ones it performed best with. Now I plan to order a 2nd and 3rd motor with mount kit. Yes, it does appear to be flimsy.....however it does the job...I had no problem with it. It mounts great on my 12 ft perception pescadora...and will push the boat along on top end at 4.5 mph. Which battery to use was a big concern...I knew I needed a marine battery... lithium while ideal cost more than my kayak. I went with Mighty Max 12 35ah, mainly because of the weight
I believe it weighs around 18 lbs and other marine batteries weigh 35 plus....which was more than I wanted to lug around. After trying it out, I found I typically had 60 -70 percent of battery life after alternating between trolling at low speed and going at high speed to my fishing spot a mile away from my dock. Typically I fish no more than 3 hrs tops. I will probably order a second battery just to see how far I can go before the battery gives out. (I found at 60-70 percent it would recharge fully within an hour or less. Back to the Watersnake trolling motor...the motor mount combo is hard to beat..the fact I can use it in saltwater if I choose makes the choice even more obvious.

The existing mount was not strong enough to keep the motor down in the water when on the high speed setting. ( I could not get the adjustment screws tight enough to prevent the motor from pushing itself out of the water. ) Problem was easy to solve by drilling a small hole and inserting a stainless bolt to keep the motor from kicking up. Otherwise a good motor. That is why I rated 4 stars for install feature.