The present invention is a motor and motor mounting system for kayaks and other watercraft. The mounting system uses a set of mounting plates and a mounting knuckle that are can be attached directly to a wide variety of kayak stern shapes. The mounting system further utilizes a unique slot system along with a pivoting bracket to keep the motor in line with the direction of travel when lowered or upright and out of the water when raised. The present invention is further comprised of a motor to propel the kayak and a motor controller system allowing user control.