Wilderness Systems Helix Motor

The Motor Drive pod takes kayak propulsion technology to the next level with max cruising speeds of 10km per hour, a range of roughly 30km, and a rechargeable lithium battery that lasts up to eight hours on a single charge. For longer range, the battery can be continuously charged with an after-market solar panel. It’s the perfect hands-free addition for anglers or recreational boaters who want to cruise the shoreline at a set speed and direction while casting or resting. 

At 7kg, the Motor Drive, including the battery, is lightweight and comes equipped with an intelligent remote throttle that displays GPS-calculated speed, battery runtime, and battery range. The Drive allows kayakers to maintain full forward/reverse functionality with a kill switch that shuts down the motor in emergency situations. Motor Drive boasts an interlocking feature that works with the boat’s center console scupper to hold the pod in a low draft retracted position.

The self-contained, plug-and-play motor is quiet and easy to drop into compatible boats, including Wilderness System’s A.T.A.K. and Thresher models as well as the Tarpon 130X to be released in 2016.