I now have rigged a Minn Kota electric trolling motor that works great for positioning an runs to a spot or back to dock. With the W, I can through it on the back of the F150 and get a 2-3 hour fishing trip in before dark.
This seat sits a little higher, and it’s much more comfortable than the rigid seat I had added before.
Ray
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I have made some modifications to the motor mount designs out there, and this is what I have come up with. I have to thank Bruce Ramsey at Action Marine and Welding in Cape Coral for the fine aluminum work.
The wood used in the mount is Oak, which I will be treating with a Marine Grade Finish. I have added two bolts on each side for increased stability.
I also made some gaskets out of an old tire and cut them to fit between the mount plates and the Kayak to reduce any potential vibration and slippage.
The Oak was used on the mounting plate to increase traction for the motor. On the back side there are 2 layers of 1/2″ oak. One of the layers has 1 and 1/2″ holes cut out where the mounting screws for the motor can be inset. In the unlikely event of these bolts coming loose, this will prevent the motor from slipping to the side.
If you would like to order one for yourself call or email me at Florida Fishing Kayaks, Cape Coral.
$235 is the price of this mount. This is only designed for the 20″ Honda 2 HP.
Jeff
Bob and I stopped at a Wal-Mart on the way and picked up this white patio chair for $8.88 plus tax.. We now have equipped a W-kayak with a Captains Chair for under ten dollars!!
It’s actually very comfortable to paddle in and very stable on the water. I think the stability is due to the fact your body weight is distributed over a larger area because of the placement of the legs/feet of the chair.
I thought it would have been more “tippy” because you are sitting a few inches higher than the saddle but the opposite is true.
Rolf
R & B WaveWalk of Houston, Fishing Kayaks
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A Micronatical message from a new company in Australia that imports, assembles, and distributes W fishing kayaks:
Aussie Kayaks is now open for business to bring you the Wavewalk 500 which is the world’s only kayak fit for stand up fishing and paddling in confidence. Hundreds of people every year try kayak fishing and quickly abandon it as an uncomfortable and unsatisfying experience. It should be more popular. Kayaks are relatively cheap, and in theory you should be able to paddle to your favourite spot, catch some fish and paddle back to shore having had a very enjoyable time.Wet butts, sore backs, poorly performing craft – these things lead to the kayak being abandoned in the shed. Our W500 will give you the experience you expected. Aussie Kayaks is a Bendigo partnership formed to bring Wavewalk to Australia. We work alongside the Wavewalk USA to bring you a positive Wavewalk experience.
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Steve Phillis is the co-owner of Aussie Kayaks, and works in the Social Work and Neurofeedback field. Steve has a love for water and paddling but after experiencing 2 months of pain and subsequent treatment as a direct result of using a S.O.T (Sit On Top) Kayak, Steve thought there must be a better way. After spending many hours researching different options, Steve was convinced with out doubt that the Wavewalk was the way to go. Steve purchased a Wavewalk direct from the US in December of 2011 and has not looked back since. NO more PAIN or INJURIES.
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Kevin is a fly fisherman who fishes mostly standing up in his W kayak. He paddles and poles his kayak while sight fishing for red fish >>
He’s also a prolific designer and craftsman when it comes to rigging his fishing kayak, and making wooden paddles for it.
Says Kevin:
-”I finally finished that paddle I’ve been building forever, and have paddled it a bit. It’s working out quite well for the W kayak.
I laminated the shaft out of one layer of poplar in the center for stiffness, and a layer of cedar on each side.
The blade is a lamination of two different colored cedars along with a maple tip to take a bit more abuse.
The blades have fiberglass cloth epoxied over both surfaces, and the shaft is finished in Tung oil (China wood oil) over the bare wood.
I also included a ferule for the shaft so I can break it down, as well as feather the blades left or right.
The paddle is nice and light, and really moves the boat along well. I’m liking it a lot so far.
I’d like to build one with carbon fiber paddles at some point, but who knows how many years that would take a the rate I put this one together.”
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