{"id":10611,"date":"2015-04-22T16:12:23","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T20:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/?page_id=10611"},"modified":"2025-09-05T17:18:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T21:18:00","slug":"new-700-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/new-700-series\/","title":{"rendered":"W720 Catamaran Kayak-Skiff"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>The most stable kayak skiff that you can launch, drive, paddle and beach anywhere, and easily car-top<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25134 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/W720-Kayak-Skiff-Animation-2023.gif\" alt=\"W720 Kayak Skiff Animation 2023\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>2026 W720 Kayak-Skiff<\/h5>\n<p>The 2026 model W720 is Wavewalk&#8217;s newest, patented catamaran kayak skiff from the 700 series.<br \/>\nThe W720 delivers top performance in paddling and driving, for solo and tandem crews.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2026 Colors:<\/strong> Gator Green, White<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Price: $2,490<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free shipping in the lower 48 states* <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>25% discount on factory pickup in Latta, SC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* We don&#8217;t ship to islands, and addresses in very remote locations may not qualify for free shipping. <strong>Contact us for a quote on shipping to your address.<\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"mailto:support@wavewalk.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to send us an email\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-send-us-an-email.png\" alt=\"Click to send us an email\" width=\"169\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"sms:17743156009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to send us a text message\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-send-text-message.png\" alt=\"Click to send us a text message\" width=\"158\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"tel:17743156009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to call us\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-call.png\" alt=\"Click to call us\" width=\"160\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The W720 ships with a mounting plate for an outboard motor up to 3 HP, standard.<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/reviews\/wavewalk-700-reviews\/\">W720 Owners Reviews With Pictures \u00bb<\/a><\/h5>\n<h5>W720 Video Playlist<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Starting with a W720 walkaround:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/videoseries?list=PLu8C2y2WZJiHtUV93mG90qijWvxznoO0T&amp;rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h5>Super stability, unrivaled by any kayak of any size<\/h5>\n<p>The W720 is not as stable as the S4 microskiff, but its stability is better than that of any kayak of any size, and it is comparable to that of a small fishing boat.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Motorizing and Driving the W720<\/h5>\n<p>You can drive the W720 riding the comfortable and stable saddle-seat, or standing up<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/60jDlB11_JM?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>With a load capacity of 400 lbs, the W720 can serve as a <a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/03\/wavewalk-700-motorboat-tender\/\">boat tender<\/a>, and for touring:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tlazr5T2wOc?rel=0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The W720 passengers ride its 7&#8217;8&#8243; long ergonomic saddle, which is similar to the saddles of jet-skis, all-terrain vehicles (ATV) and snowmobiles, and they can stand up anytime. The average US male weighs 200 lbs, and the average US female weighs 165 lbs, so with its 400 lbs total payload, the W720 has enough room and carrying capacity for a crew of two adult passengers and their gear, or two adult passengers and one child.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_25723\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25723\" style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25723\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/W720-6-HP-new-setup-for-fuel-tank-and-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/W720-6-HP-new-setup-for-fuel-tank-and-line.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/W720-6-HP-new-setup-for-fuel-tank-and-line-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/W720-6-HP-new-setup-for-fuel-tank-and-line-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/W720-6-HP-new-setup-for-fuel-tank-and-line-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/W720-6-HP-new-setup-for-fuel-tank-and-line-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/W720-6-HP-new-setup-for-fuel-tank-and-line-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/W720-6-HP-new-setup-for-fuel-tank-and-line-1200x675.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-25723\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Motorized W720 Kayak Skiff outfitted with a 3 gallon fuel tank in the front part of its cockpit, with the fuel line under the coaming<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2024\/04\/26\/carrying-w720-kayak-skiff-to-the-water\/\">Carrying a Motorized W720 (Video) \u00bb<\/a><\/h4>\n<h5>Paddling The W720<\/h5>\n<p>The W720 works perfectly for solo and tandem paddling, with<a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2024\/08\/04\/paddling-the-s4-microskiff-and-w720-kayak-skiff\/\"> canoe, kayak, and SUP paddles \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>Summary of W720 Features, Benefits, and Pricing<\/h5>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\"><b>W720 List Price<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">$2,350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#eeeeee\" width=\"50%\"><b>TECH SPECS<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#eeeeee\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Vessel Type<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">kayak &#8211; canoe \/ with catamaran hull<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Total Length<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">12&#8217;10&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Total Boat Width (Beam)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">31&#8243;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Total Weight Without Accessories<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">80 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Hull Width<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">2 hulls, each 9&#8243; wide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Total Cockpit Length<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">L = 7&#8217;6&#8243;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Total Cockpit Width<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">W = 31&#8243;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Saddle-Seat Height<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">14 3\/8&#8243;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">MDO (Wood Composite) Saddle Bracket Installed<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">yes, 1 unit<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Molded-In Polyethylene Saddle Brackets<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">yes, 7 units<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Built-In Large-Size Saddle Flotation<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Transom Motor Mount<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">yes, with mounting plate for 3 HP motor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#eeeeee\" width=\"50%\"><b>CAPABILITIES<\/b><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#eeeeee\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Max Payload (Passengers + Gear + Motor)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">400 lbs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Paddling<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">2 adult paddlers in full comfort + child<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Fishing<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">2 adult anglers in full comfort + outboard motor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Motorizing<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">calm water, protected bays, estuaries<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Driving With Electric Trolling Motor<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Driving With 20&#8243; Long (L) Outboard Gas Motor<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">yes, max 3 hp motor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"50%\">Driving With 15&#8243; Short (S) Outboard Gas Motor<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ffffdd\">no<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>For additional W720 kayak-skiff tech specs and info<a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/26\/kayak-skiff\/\"> see here \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/reviews\/wavewalk-700-reviews\/\">Owners Reviews With Pictures \u00bb<\/a><\/h5>\n<p><strong>Looking for even more stability, seaworthiness, speed, and load capacity? Checkout the <a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/boat-skiff\/\">S4 Microskiff \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\n<em>The S4 is the highest standard in small craft:\u00a0 A 100 lbs twin-hull super skiff that delivers full-size boat stability, speed and seaworthiness, plus great paddling capabilities and hassle-free car-top transportation. <a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/boat-skiff\/\">Read more \u00bb<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h4>W720 Price and Ordering Info<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h5><strong>Price: $2,490<\/strong><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Free shipping in the lower 48 states* <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>25% discount on factory pickup in Latta, SC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>* We don&#8217;t ship to islands, and addresses in very remote locations may not qualify for free shipping. <strong>Contact us for a quote on shipping to your address<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"mailto:support@wavewalk.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to send us an email\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-send-us-an-email.png\" alt=\"Click to send us an email\" width=\"169\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"sms:17743156009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to send us a text message\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-send-text-message.png\" alt=\"Click to send us a text message\" width=\"158\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"tel:17743156009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to call us\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-call.png\" alt=\"Click to call us\" width=\"160\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Shipping includes insurance and call before delivery service.<\/li>\n<li>Every S4 Microskiff ships in a custom heavy-duty cardboard box.<\/li>\n<li>All overseas clients, including clients in Hawaii and Alaska, take care of shipping their order from the factory to their address.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Please contact Wavewalk for a quote on shipping to your address<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5>Sales Tax<\/h5>\n<p>Wavewalk does not collect sales tax, but you\u2019ll be required to pay sales tax when you register your W720 motorized kayak with your local authorities.<\/p>\n<h5>Title<\/h5>\n<p>Some states require issuing a title for a motorized kayak, and the W720 is classified as a kayak. You\u2019d have to find out what the specific requirements are with your state\u2019s authority that\u2019s responsible for registering boats.<\/p>\n<h4>Ordering info<\/h4>\n<p>To order your W720 simply send an email to <a href=\"mailto:support@wavewalk.com\">support@wavewalk.com<\/a><br \/>\nIn your order, please include your name, address, and the color for your S4, and the best phone number for the carrier to call you before delivery. You&#8217;ll get a quote for the cost of shipping to your address.<\/p>\n<h4>Payment<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Please make your check payable to Yoav Rosen and mail it to &#8211;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yoav Rosen &#8211; Wavewalk<br \/>\n115 Terrace Avenue<br \/>\nRiverside, RI 02915<\/p>\n<p><strong><big>Questions about the W720 kayak-skiff? &#8211;<\/big><\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"mailto:support@wavewalk.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to send us an email\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-send-us-an-email.png\" alt=\"Click to send us an email\" width=\"169\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"sms:17743156009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to send us a text message\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-send-text-message.png\" alt=\"Click to send us a text message\" width=\"158\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"tel:17743156009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to call us\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-call.png\" alt=\"Click to call us\" width=\"160\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/product-and-service-policies\/\">order cancellation, product warranty, and service POLICY\u00bb<\/a><\/h4>\n<h5>W720 Dimensions<\/h5>\n<p>Total Length: 154&#8243;\u00a0 12&#8217;10&#8221; (391 cm)<br \/>\nTotal Width: 31&#8243; (79 cm)<br \/>\nTotal Height: 17&#8243;<br \/>\nTotal Weight: 85 lbs (36 kg) including motor mount<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cockpit Length<\/strong>\u00a0 95&#8243;\u00a0 7&#8217;11&#8221;\u00a0 (231 cm)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hull Dimensions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hull Width: 9&#8243; (23 cm) x 2 hulls<br \/>\nHull Height Below The Saddle: 9&#8243; (23 cm)<br \/>\nHull Tip Length From Cockpit To End: 30&#8243;\u00a0\u00a0 2&#8217;6&#8243; (76 cm)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Saddle-Seat Dimensions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Total Saddle Height: 14.375&#8243; up from the bottom of the hulls (38 cm)<br \/>\nTotal Saddle Length: 90&#8243; (228 cm)<br \/>\nTotal Saddle Volume: 24 gallons (3 cubic ft \/ 90 liters) for the closed-wall part<br \/>\nTotal Positive Buoyancy: (Net Flotation Capacity) 180 lbs (81 kg)<\/p>\n<h5>W720 Carrying Capacity (Payload) and Draft<\/h5>\n<p>The average US adult male weighs 200 lbs, and the average US adult female weighs 165 lbs. With its maximal recommended payload of 400 lbs, the W720 tandem kayak-skiff can carry two average size passengers, plus a portable outboard gas motor up to 3 HP.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Max Recommended Load: 400 lbs (181 kg)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #cf0606;\"><strong>SHALLOW DRAFT IN REAL-WORLD TERMS<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #cf0606;\"> The W720 offers its crew to paddle easily, effectively and comfortably in water that&#8217;s too shallow for an outboard motor&#8217;s propeller to work in. Poling over long distances is not an option for most people, which is why the W720&#8217;s full paddling alternative to motorizing makes it the most practical boat for fishing in shallow water, as well as in places where aquatic vegetation and underwater structures limit the use of a motor. The full-fledged paddling option also makes it possible to launch and beach the W720 practically anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Onboard Storage<\/h5>\n<p>The W720 has an internal volume for storage and passengers that&#8217;s extremely large: 20.5 cubic ft (153 gallons, 580 liters). This volume does not include the space inside of the watertight Saddle, which should not be used for storage, since it is designated to serve as flotation. Practically, the W720 offers as much onboard storage space as a medium size Jon boat does. Read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/storage\/\">onboard storage \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<h5>W720 Flotation<\/h5>\n<p>The W720 saddle is a large-volume watertight compartment that provides 180 lbs (81 kg) of positive buoyancy, which works as flotation in case of capsize.<\/p>\n<h5>W720 Speed<\/h5>\n<p><strong>Paddling mode:<\/strong> The W720 is considerably faster when powered by a tandem crew or a strong paddler, and it&#8217;s pretty fast for an average solo paddler.<br \/>\n<strong>Motorized:<\/strong> With a 3 HP outboard motor, the W720 can rarely exceed 10 mph.<br \/>\n<strong>Note<\/strong>: Currently, no manufacturer of outboard gas motors offers a 4-cycle 3 HP\u00a0 model, and the closest are 2.5 HP outboards. As for various electric motors that are presented as being equivalent in power to 3 HP gas outboard motors, they are not, to the best of our understanding. See the &#8220;Thrust, Horsepower (HP) and Kilowatts (KW)&#8221; section in this article on <a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/motor-kayak\/\"><strong>motorized kayaks<\/strong> \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>W720 Construction<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The W720 is assembled from two parts rotomolded from High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). These two parts are &#8211;<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The <strong>Saddle<\/strong>, which is closed from all directions and watertight. These attributes makes it effective as flotation for the boat.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>Twinhull<\/strong>, which includes the two hulls, the Spray Deflector that goes around the cockpit, and a base for the Saddle part that&#8217;s dubbed the Central Platform.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The Twinhull is protected by seven molded-in plastic brackets integrated with the Saddle, plus one MDO (wood and polymer resin composite) heavy duty bracket installed behind the saddle, in a special compartment. This 3D animation video shows how the W720&#8217;s Twinhull and Saddle parts are assembled:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/ZkAMta5ZGdw?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The saddle part is watertight, and serves as flotation. It features seven integrated (molded-in) plastic brackets (see above video) which keep the boat rigid.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Heavy Duty (HD) Wooden Saddle Bracket and Motor Mounting Plate<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23762\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23762\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23762 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Saddle-Bracket-200x148.jpg\" alt=\"W720 saddle bracket and motor mounting plate support\" width=\"200\" height=\"148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Saddle-Bracket-200x148.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Saddle-Bracket-640x474.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Saddle-Bracket-1024x758.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Saddle-Bracket-768x569.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Saddle-Bracket-1536x1138.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Saddle-Bracket-1200x889.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Saddle-Bracket.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 85vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click image to enlarge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The above video doesn&#8217;t show the MDO (composite of wood and polymer resin) W720 bracket installed behind the saddle, in a special compartment.<\/p>\n<p>This additional saddle bracket reinforces the boat&#8217;s structure in the stern area, where the load created by the combined weight of a heavy passenger and an outboard motor requires it.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, this bracket provides support for the W720 motor mounting plate, which is attached to it from behind by means of a pair of 5\/16 bolts and a pair of screws.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23761\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23761\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-23761 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021-200x171.jpg\" alt=\"W720 lite-duty mounting plate for 3 HP outboard motor\" width=\"200\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021-200x171.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021-640x546.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021-1024x873.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021-768x655.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021-1536x1309.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021-1200x1023.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/W700-M-Lite-Duty-Mounting-Plate-2021.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 85vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23761\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click image to enlarge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The wooden bracket and mounting plate form the motor mount for outboard motors up to 3 HP.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>For more W720 kayak-skiff tech specs,<a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/26\/kayak-skiff\/\"> see here \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<h5>W720 Materials:<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Recyclable-kayak.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10108\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Recyclable-kayak.gif\" alt=\"Recyclable kayak\" width=\"100\" height=\"111\" \/><\/a><strong>Hull:<\/strong> Rotationally Molded High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)<br \/>\n<strong>Saddle:<\/strong> Rotationally Molded High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)<br \/>\n<strong>Heavy Duty (HD) Saddle Bracket:<\/strong> Medium Density Overlay (MDO) coated with urethane.<br \/>\n<strong>Mounting Plate for Outboard Motor:<\/strong> Medium Density Overlay (MDO) coated with urethane.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the extra durability and resilience of Polyethylene, it is the polymer resin of choice for molding nearly all modern kayaks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our boats and kayaks are made from 100% recyclable materials<\/strong><br \/>\n<a name=\"Color_Options\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>W720 Country of Origin:<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/US-flag-46.gif\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10109\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/US-flag-46.gif\" alt=\"US flag 46\" width=\"87\" height=\"46\" \/><\/a>Our kayaks, boats and accessories are 100% Made in USA<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>Transportation and Carrying<\/h5>\n<p>Car topping a W720 is easy and quick, even for one person &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oYlKHHkS4TQ?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Carrying a W720 can be as easy as dragging it on the ground:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CrhCP9uGhX4?rel=0\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Note: We ship the W720 without Nylon eyelets (tie-downs), flotation tubes,\u00a0 and spray shield seen in this video. The motor mount seen in it is an old, discontinued model. We do not recommend driving or paddling the W720 in the open ocean.<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/reviews\/wavewalk-700-reviews\/\">Owners Reviews \u00bb<\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h5>W720 &#8211; Users and Applications<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Big Guys.<\/strong> These users can enjoy extreme stability, a roomy cockpit, and a high saddle seat that&#8217;s considerably more comfortable and ergonomic than any other kayak seat.\u00a0 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2015\/09\/02\/300-lbs-big-guy-paddling-and-fishing-standing-in-a-w700\/\">Read a big guy&#8217;s review \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Tandem Paddlers (Touring).<\/strong> Typically, two paddlers looking to paddle together in a stable, comfortable, dry, and easy to paddle craft that they could car-top without problems. The W720 is a better solution compared to both canoes and regular tandem kayaks. With two average size paddlers on board, the W720 can carry some gear on board as well, or a small child, or a dog.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tandem Kayak Anglers.<\/strong> Typically, two guys who fish out of a large size kayak or canoe. Recommended models: W720 or S4, depending on propulsion preference (paddle or motor), and type of water (e.g. flat water, bays, offshore). The W720 is a perfect tandem fishing kayak that works well with a small, lightweight outboard motor up to 3 HP, while the S4 is a high-performance motorboat that works pretty well as a tandem kayak too.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solo Hunters.<\/strong> There is enough room on board a W720 for a large size hunter, plus plenty of hunting gear including dozens of decoys (see <a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/17\/storage-space-for-duck-hunting-gear-on-board-the-wavewalk-700\/\">storage video<\/a>), a motor, and a dog or two.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tandem Hunters. <\/strong>Typically, duck hunters and other waterfowl hunters, and their gear. Recommended models: W720, S4. The W720 works perfectly for paddling, and the S4 works perfectly for motorizing, including with a surface drive (<a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/14\/driving-the-wavewalk-s4-with-a-twister-mud-motor\/\">mud motor<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Families.<\/strong> The W720 is suitable for a couple paddling on flat water together with two young children, and it can be outfitted with an outboard gas motor up the 3 HP.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Boaters.<\/strong> The 720 works very well as a tender (service boat) for a big boat or a yacht. The S4 works better in this capacity thanks to its bigger payload capability and seaworthiness, and the fact that you can tow it behind the boat, which is not advised for the W720.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solo Kayak Anglers.<\/strong> The W720 is lighter and much more stable than any high-end SOT or sit-in fishing kayak out there. The S4 has a bigger load capacity, and it&#8217;s more seaworthy than all kayaks and most microskiffs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flats Fishermen.<\/strong> Typically, these anglers fish out of a Jon boat, a microskiff or a skiff, which is a name given to a broad range of small, shallow-draft, stable motorboats that are too heavy to car-top, and can&#8217;t be paddled effectively. The W720 is easy to car top even for one person, and unrivaled as a mobile and stable paddle craft.\u00a0 More <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/microskiff\/\">microskiff info \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Offshore Fishermen.<\/strong> The S4 is considerably more seaworthy than the W720.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offshore Technical Crews.<\/strong> People working on offshore scientific, engineering and maintenance projects that typically involve the use of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) or RIB (Rigid-Inflatable Boat).\u00a0 Recommended model: S4.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Catamaran-Dinghy Sailors.<\/strong> For a 1-2 crew. Recommended model: S4.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Speed, Fun, and Adventure Seekers. <\/strong>For a 1-2 crew. Recommended model: Motorized S4.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/reviews\/wavewalk-700-reviews\/\">W720 Owners Reviews \u00bb<\/a><a name=\"W500_or_W700\"><\/a><\/h5>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\">W720 or S4?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>W720 advantages<\/strong> over the S4:\u00a0 Solo kayaking, solo canoeing, light tandem kayaking, light tandem canoeing, portability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>S4 advantages<\/strong> over the W720: Driving, seaworthiness, ocean, tandem motorizing, tandem fishing, stability, offshore trips, load capacity (big guys, additional passengers, heavy gear, powerful motor).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shallow water<\/strong> \u2013 The S4 drafts a bit less than the W720, and it features a skiff stand up casting platform, but the W720 paddles better.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offshore<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0 The S4 is much more seaworthy than the W720.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Motor<\/strong> &#8211; The S4 features a molded-in motor mount and a 1.5&#8243; heavy-duty wooden mounting plate, while the W720 features a 3\/4&#8243; wooden mounting plate that&#8217;s attached to a wooden saddle bracket inside its cockpit. The S4 is considerably more stable and has a higher load capacity than the W720, and due to all these differences, the S4 is rated for a 6 HP motor and the W720 for a 3 HP motor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-24160\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/W700-vs-S4.jpg\" alt=\"W700 vs S4\" width=\"951\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/W700-vs-S4.jpg 951w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/W700-vs-S4-640x346.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/W700-vs-S4-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/W700-vs-S4-768x415.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/product-and-service-policies\/\">order cancellation, product warranty, and service POLICY\u00bb<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #800000;\">Do you feel unsure? Please don&#8217;t hesitate to call or email us. We&#8217;re always happy to answer questions about our products and the best ways to use them, and offer more details about performance, outfitting, etc.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>More reading about the W720 Kayak-Skiff<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2016\/11\/21\/choosing-an-outboard-motor-for-your-wavewalk-700-skiff\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Choosing an outboard motor \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/06\/15-miles-round-trip-offshore-in-my-wavewalk-700-skiff\/\">15 miles round trip, offshore \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"sbs-post\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/26\/in-the-fish-filling-an-electric-wavewalk-700-kayak-with-blue-catfish\/\">In the fish \u2013 Filling an electric kayak with Blue Catfish \u00bb<\/a>\u00a0By Captain Larry Jarboe<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wavewalk-700-reviews\/\">W720 Owners reviews \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/storage\/\">Onboard storage \u00bb<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><big>Do you have any questions about the W720 kayak-skiff?<\/big><\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"2\" cellpadding=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"mailto:support@wavewalk.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to send us an email\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-send-us-an-email.png\" alt=\"Click to send us an email\" width=\"169\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"sms:17743156009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to send us a text message\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-send-text-message.png\" alt=\"Click to send us a text message\" width=\"158\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" width=\"33%\"><a href=\"tel:17743156009\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Click to call us\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Click-to-call.png\" alt=\"Click to call us\" width=\"160\" height=\"49\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h5><strong>For more W720 kayak-skiff tech specs and info <a href=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/26\/kayak-skiff\/\">see here \u00bb<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most stable kayak skiff that you can launch, drive, paddle and beach anywhere, and easily car-top 2026 W720 Kayak-Skiff The 2026 model W720 is Wavewalk&#8217;s newest, patented catamaran kayak skiff from the 700 series. 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