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

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  Yes, the pedal drive is easily attached or removed. Check out the video link here to see how that works.

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  Hi, Thank you for the message. The pedal drive is fully removable and stowable.

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  Hi, there is no problem using this 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 unfortunately ...

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