Can you mount an electric motor on the Riot Mako 8.5 Air and can it be used in saltwater?

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• Can you mount an electric motor on the Riot Mako 8.5 Air and can it be used in saltwater?

  There is no problem using a Riot Mako 8.5 Air kayak in saltwater. You can mount and electric motor but would need a bit of work o your end in terms of mounting to the bracket in the back. We currently do not have a video showcasing how to do this ...

• How do I assemble my Riot Mako 8.5 Air pedal drive fishing kayak for the first time?

  In this 9 min video we walk you through the steps of unpacking your Riot Mako 8.5 Air pedal drive fishing kayak for the first time and setting it up for use. Once you've done this a few times it will take you 5-10 min each time you want to assemble ...

• Can the pedal drive be swapped out with a 12v trolling motor on a Mako kayak?

  Hi, Thank you for the message. Unfortunately, not. The hole in the hull for the pedal is not big enough for the head unit to fit plus the trolling motor cannot clamp on anything to keep it in place.

• How to mount the Riot Motor Mount on your kayak

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• Are the scupper holes in your Riot Mako series kayaks rated for use with a cart that would go into them?

  We do not recommend using the scupper holes for the carts. The hulls are too heavy for that and may cause damage in the scupper hole areas. A wider heavier duty flat type cart is best with straps to anchor it in place. The scupper type carts can ...