{"id":19222,"date":"2018-05-10T22:37:53","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T02:37:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/?p=19222"},"modified":"2018-05-11T08:57:13","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T12:57:13","slug":"from-wavewalk-500-kayak-to-wavewalk-s4-skiff","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/10\/from-wavewalk-500-kayak-to-wavewalk-s4-skiff\/","title":{"rendered":"From Wavewalk 500 kayak to Wavewalk S4 skiff"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Dan VanMetre<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I bought an S4 a few months ago and wanted to share what I&#8217;ve done with it and how I&#8217;m using it.<br \/>\nCouldn&#8217;t be happier with the boat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19239 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-with-text.jpg\" alt=\"I upgraded to an S4 skiff after owning an original Wavewalk for many years. I fish the Texas Gulf coast and have loved my new S4. Not only have I spent a lot of time on the water \u2026 I have spent a lot of time in the garage and at the hardware store customizing it for what I love to do. I wanted to share some of the ways I have configured my skiff. Thanks Yoav for making this boat!! \" width=\"1280\" height=\"727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-with-text.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-with-text-200x114.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-with-text-640x364.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-with-text-768x436.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-with-text-1024x582.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-with-text-1170x665.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19232 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-HP-outboard-motor.jpg\" alt=\"I know this won\u2019t be for everybody, but I have been completely thrilled with how the S4 has performed with the motor configuration I used. I bought a 15 inch shaft 6 HP motor and ended up raising the transom so that the bottom of the motor\u2019s skeg is only 6 inches below the hulls. I fish very shallow water and can run full speed in basically ankle-deep water. The prop is high enough that it would cut through the hull on a turn so I had to attach a carefully sized piece of polyethene to the motor to prevent the prop from getting to close to the hull. I am getting 13 mph top speed with this set-up. \" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-HP-outboard-motor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-HP-outboard-motor-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-HP-outboard-motor-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-HP-outboard-motor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-HP-outboard-motor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/6-HP-outboard-motor-1170x658.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bucket.jpg\" alt=\"Out-of-the-way spot to carry a full-sized bucket, cast net, and bait box.\" width=\"682\" height=\"896\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bucket.jpg 682w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bucket-152x200.jpg 152w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Bucket-640x841.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 984px) 61vw, (max-width: 1362px) 45vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Drain-plugs-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff.jpg\" alt=\"I put a drain on both sides of the skiff. This has really worked out great. It makes it easy to get the water out of the hulls during clean-up and also gives me peace of mind when I haul it on top of my truck in heavy rain. I screw them in from the top so the bottom hulls remains a smooth surface.\" width=\"1218\" height=\"898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Drain-plugs-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff.jpg 1218w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Drain-plugs-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-200x147.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Drain-plugs-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-640x472.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Drain-plugs-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Drain-plugs-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-1024x755.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Drain-plugs-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-1170x863.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19235 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/On-board-storage.jpg\" alt=\"I have had a blast customizing the S4 and there is so, so much you can do. Here is where I officially went overboard\u2026.I love the up-front storage for life jackets, wading boots, ice chest, etc. But I wanted that stuff to stay up front when I am driving on a plane and bouncing around. I put in some PVC twistable stoppers. A little much, but it works great!\" width=\"1254\" height=\"751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/On-board-storage.jpg 1254w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/On-board-storage-200x120.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/On-board-storage-640x383.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/On-board-storage-768x460.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/On-board-storage-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/On-board-storage-1170x701.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19236 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Stand-up-casting-platform-on-S4-skiffs-front-deck.jpg\" alt=\"The S4 has worked great for sight fishing redfish on the Texas gulf coast. I stand on the front deck and paddle a shallow shoreline. When I see the redfish, I put the oar in the front holder, twist and push the pole to anchor, grab the rod and make a cast. Quick, quiet, and efficient. \" width=\"1231\" height=\"915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Stand-up-casting-platform-on-S4-skiffs-front-deck.jpg 1231w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Stand-up-casting-platform-on-S4-skiffs-front-deck-200x149.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Stand-up-casting-platform-on-S4-skiffs-front-deck-640x476.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Stand-up-casting-platform-on-S4-skiffs-front-deck-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Stand-up-casting-platform-on-S4-skiffs-front-deck-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Stand-up-casting-platform-on-S4-skiffs-front-deck-1170x870.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19237 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Swivel-seat-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-.jpg\" alt=\"Chair works great. Less than $10. I attached a piece of PVC to the base so it stays secure and put some ethafoam for support. It can be moved to any hole in the saddle and it even swivels.\" width=\"963\" height=\"903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Swivel-seat-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas-.jpg 963w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Swivel-seat-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas--200x188.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Swivel-seat-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas--640x600.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Swivel-seat-for-Wavewalk-S4-skiff-Texas--768x720.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19238 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Watertight-storage.jpg\" alt=\"I installed 2 watertight portals into the saddle. One in front and one in back. I wedged a piece of ethafoam right behind the openings and also in the brackets so items stay within reach and don\u2019t get stuck. I can store a lot of tackle and equipment.\" width=\"1280\" height=\"716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Watertight-storage.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Watertight-storage-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Watertight-storage-640x358.jpg 640w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Watertight-storage-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Watertight-storage-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/Watertight-storage-1170x654.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dan VanMetre Texas I bought an S4 a few months ago and wanted to share what I&#8217;ve done with it and how I&#8217;m using it. Couldn&#8217;t be happier with the boat. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":210,"featured_media":19231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-19222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-category"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19222","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/210"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19222"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19222\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19240,"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19222\/revisions\/19240"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19222"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19222"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wavewalk.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19222"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}