This article examines the latest developments in motor kayaks, and what these developments mean for anglers Origins of the motor kayak As kayaks became increasingly popular among anglers, some of them started ‘rigging’ (outfitting) their kayaks with electric trolling motors. The need for doing so arose from the fact that paddling alone was insufficient in … Continue reading “Developments in Motorized Kayaks”
Updated February 2, 2024 1. Recommended Outboards 2. Recommended Accessories 3. Electric Motors 4. Surface Drives (Mud Motors) 5. Outboards Smaller Than 3.5 HP 6. Outboards Bigger Than 6 HP 1. BEST MOTOR FOR MY MICROSKIFF The three primary factors to consider when choosing a motor for your microskiff are Power, Weight, and Propeller Pitch … Continue reading “Best Motor For My Microskiff”
This article is attempts to answer questions that Wavewalk W720 kayak-skiff owners ask in the process of choosing an outboard motor for it Short shaft or long shaft? We definitely recommend using outboards that feature a 20″ Long (L) propeller shaft, and for multiple reasons, which are discussed in this article entitled Outboard motor propeller … Continue reading “Choosing a motor for your W720 kayak skiff”
The best boat that you can buy for under $10,000 in 2024 is the S4 Microskiff. All factors considered, this $3,000 portable boat offers what no other boat can. See S4 Reviews » Is there such a thing as a ‘best boat’? Arguably, every boat design, class, and category offers some advantages, and has some … Continue reading “Best Boat Under $10,000 in 2024”
A client who received his S4 Microskiff recently wrote us that he still hasn’t decided whether to outfit it with a regular outboard motor or a surface drive, a.k.a. mud motor, but in the meantime he found that the S4 paddles very well. This client fishes in very shallow water, dubbed “skinny water”, and choosing … Continue reading “The Microskiff That Paddles Very Well In Shallow Water”
