Comments on: W300 Fishing Kayak Motorized With a 2.5 HP Outboard Gas Engine http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/01/04/w300-fishing-kayak-motorized-with-a-25-hp-ourboard-gas-engine/ The World's Best Fishing Kayaks Wed, 23 May 2012 13:13:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Jim Clark http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/01/04/w300-fishing-kayak-motorized-with-a-25-hp-ourboard-gas-engine/#comment-9993 Jim Clark Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:30:38 +0000 http://wavewalk.com/blog/?p=413#comment-9993 I would like to try to find and buy a w300 as inexpensively as possible. Any ideas? Thanks, Jim (beginning kayaker with weak back) I would like to try to find and buy a w300 as inexpensively as possible. Any ideas? Thanks, Jim (beginning kayaker with weak back)

]]> By: Frank http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/01/04/w300-fishing-kayak-motorized-with-a-25-hp-ourboard-gas-engine/#comment-6422 Frank Thu, 04 Aug 2011 02:16:40 +0000 http://wavewalk.com/blog/?p=413#comment-6422 A gas engine is a logical solution for a yak wanting to get out of the harbor into deeper waters, then back in quick if the weather or waves turn bad. Only problem is that the motors are still pretty expensive. Otherwise, I would rig on up to my [brand name barge yak] here in Puerto Rico. On the lookout for small, used engine. A gas engine is a logical solution for a yak wanting to get out of the harbor into deeper waters, then back in quick if the weather or waves turn bad. Only problem is that the motors are still pretty expensive. Otherwise, I would rig on up to my [brand name barge yak] here in Puerto Rico. On the lookout for small, used engine.

]]> By: John Z http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/01/04/w300-fishing-kayak-motorized-with-a-25-hp-ourboard-gas-engine/#comment-2761 John Z Tue, 05 Jan 2010 19:20:41 +0000 http://wavewalk.com/blog/?p=413#comment-2761 When I was a lot younger and much more foolhardy - I'd do crazy things like try to drop a small block V8 into a VW bug. That didn't work out too well as I suspect the skipper of this craft will eventually discover in the long run. Still, it looks like a lot of fun and is extremely well thought out. I especially like the flip-over landing wheel idea. Jim obviously knows what he's doing and is having fun doing it! John Z When I was a lot younger and much more foolhardy – I’d do crazy things like try to drop a small block V8 into a VW bug. That didn’t work out too well as I suspect the skipper of this craft will eventually discover in the long run. Still, it looks like a lot of fun and is extremely well thought out. I especially like the flip-over landing wheel idea. Jim obviously knows what he’s doing and is having fun doing it!
John Z

]]> By: admin http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/01/04/w300-fishing-kayak-motorized-with-a-25-hp-ourboard-gas-engine/#comment-2757 admin Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:07:05 +0000 http://wavewalk.com/blog/?p=413#comment-2757 Well Jeff, since you and Kevin already know each other, and live near each other, I guess you could team up on this project :) Yoav Well Jeff, since you and Kevin already know each other, and live near each other, I guess you could team up on this project :)

Yoav

]]> By: Jeff McGovern http://wavewalk.com/blog/2010/01/04/w300-fishing-kayak-motorized-with-a-25-hp-ourboard-gas-engine/#comment-2756 Jeff McGovern Tue, 05 Jan 2010 01:49:42 +0000 http://wavewalk.com/blog/?p=413#comment-2756 Glad you revisited that piece Yoav, it is still interesting. A 1.5hp motor should be about right since they are very light and the fuel source is right in the internal tank. The newer 4 stroke motors are easy to use and burn very little gas. I've been tempted to try it but the ease of use with the paddle and the portability out weight the desire. Just proves the W can be used about as many ways as folks can imagine. That's a really cool part about having one, unlimited options and ideas. Glad you revisited that piece Yoav, it is still interesting. A 1.5hp motor should be about right since they are very light and the fuel source is right in the internal tank. The newer 4 stroke motors are easy to use and burn very little gas. I’ve been tempted to try it but the ease of use with the paddle and the portability out weight the desire. Just proves the W can be used about as many ways as folks can imagine. That’s a really cool part about having one, unlimited options and ideas.

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