Vote For FluxJet: Yak Tribe Top 10 Finalist
We just got the news. The kayak fishing community has officially nominated FluxJet to the Top 10 of the Yak Tribe Peoples Choice Awards under the Best Motorized Kayak category. This is a massive honor for our small team building these hulls by hand in Sacramento. We want to thank every single customer, supporter, and dealer who has helped us get here.
Voting is now live. The first round ends on July 11. The final round for the top 5 begins on July 12. If you believe in the honest, shop-floor engineering we are bringing to the industry, we would be incredibly grateful for your vote.
How We Stack Up Against The Field
If you look at the voting ballot, you will see we are up against some heavy hitters in this category, including models from Old Town, Bonafide, Nucanoe, and Kaku. We have a ton of respect for these brands, but we approach motorized kayaking from a completely different direction.
Instead of taking a traditional kayak and adding a motor to it afterwards, we started with a blank sheet of paper. We engineered a proprietary jet propulsion system first, and then we built a new kayak around it.
Brands like Old Town make incredible platforms, such as the Autopilot and ePDL series, but they rely on heavy external props. Brands like Bonafide, Nucanoe, and Kaku build fantastic fishing hulls, but motorizing them usually means you have to buy and bolt on aftermarket bow or transom mount trolling motors. We win when you want a lightweight, fully integrated, throw-and-go experience with an internal impeller instead of exposed propeller blades.
| Feature | FluxJet | Other Brands |
|---|---|---|
| Propulsion Style | Fully integrated internal jet drive | External props or aftermarket bolt-on motors |
| Weed & Line Defense | Internal impeller minimizes entanglement risk | Exposed propellers easily catch vegetation and braid |
| Shallow Water Access | ~4 inch draft allows extreme access | Requires lifting external motors to avoid damage |
| Battery Architecture | Flexible 12V to 60V max voltage drop-in compatibility | Often requires proprietary batteries or complex aftermarket wiring |
Let us Talk Power: Battery Selection Guide
Our variable power architecture is designed to give you options, accepting standard marine drop-in batteries from 12V up to a 60V input limit. However, you need to be smart about what you put in the battery box.
The 60V Warning: We strongly advise against using batteries that are actively marketed as "60V" lithium packs. While they sound perfect on paper, these batteries frequently peak past 70V when fully charged. Hooking one up can fry your system. Instead, we recommend running a high-quality 36V, 48V or 51.2V nominal marine battery. The 51.2V battery packs typically top out around 58V when fully charged, keeping your boat performing at peak levels within our 60V max-voltage threshold.
Before you purchase your power supply, keep your tape measure handy. To slide perfectly into the built-in FluxJet Battery Box, your battery must fit within our size constraints. The absolute maximum dimensions allowed are 14in L x 6.8in W x 9.8in H.
Getting People Back On The Water
One of the most rewarding things we hear from our owners is not about hitting our 6+ mph top speed. It is about people returning to kayaking. Some owners have shared that they had not been on the water for a decade. The sheer simplicity of dropping a battery in, turning a key, and steering with your feet gave them the confidence to start exploring again.
We want to be completely honest about where we stand, too. Jeff from Aggressively Average Anglers and Outdoor Gear Nerds reviewed our kayak and rated our standing stability a 7.5 out of 10. We agree. It is a nimble boat, not a wide pontoon. If you are a hardcore tournament angler, you may also find yourself wanting to upgrade our basic foot steering to match your specific style. Also, while our internal impeller housing keeps you clear of weed wrap, no jet drive is completely immune to loose debris. If you drag loose braided line or fishing line straight into the intake grate, it can still wrap. Keep your cockpit clear of loose lines and fish smart.
The FluxJet By The Numbers
- 11 Foot Platform Length
- 400 Pound Added Weight Capacity
- 122 lbs (Rigged Hull incl. Seat and Battery Box)
- Pre-Installed Navigation Lights included
A Quick Note on Reverse: The mechanical instant reverse function is designed strictly for backing out of tight spots and pulsing water backward to clear weeds off the intake grate. Boats do not have brakes. Reverse is not meant for sudden stopping or primary navigation.
Help Us Reach The Top 5
Awards will be presented at iCast 2026. If you want to help a small American manufacturing team take home the hardware, please cast your vote for FluxJet before July 11.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I vote in the Yak Tribe Peoples Choice Awards?
You can vote directly on the Yak Tribe website. The first round of voting ends on July 11, and the final round for the top 5 begins on July 12.
Can line or weeds still get tangled in the jet drive?
Our internal impeller architecture means there are zero exposed propellers to slash through weeds or catch line. However, it is structurally possible for loose braided fishing line or some other floating debris to enter the intake grate sometimes if run directly over it. Proper line management in the boat keeps you running clean.
What are the maximum battery size limits for the FluxJet?
Your chosen battery pack must fit inside our integrated battery box, which accommodates a maximum internal physical footprint of 14 inches Long x 6.8 inches Wide x 9.8 inches High.
Why is a 60V battery pack wrong to use?
Batteries sold explicitly as 60V packs can peak at over 70V when hot off the charger, which exceeds our maximum voltage limits and can damage the electrical architecture. Stick to max 48V or 51.2V nominal marine batteries that peak safely at around 58V or less.