Kayak Motor

BBECK001

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I have a Jackson Coosa FD kayak that is a peddle drive. I removed the peddle drive and put a 30LB trolling motor in its place. It works great but since it's not in the water it's overheating. I believe the motor specs are 1540RPM, 12v 1/3hp. I'm having problems locating a similar motor that can operate in the open air. I was hoping someone can help me out finding a motor with the same specs or enlighten me on a gear reduction.
 
I'm not picturing how you have the motor attached either. I had to google the kayak.

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I the trolling motor replaces the stock propeller, it should be under water. If you want to drive the existing pedals with a motor, how would it be connected? If you can put a bicycle chain ring on one side, you could use a bottom bracket drive motor, like a Bafang BBSHD.
 
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