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On Jun 27, 11:42 am, "RCE" wrote:
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On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 11:24:07 -0400, "RCE" wrote:

Going out for some tuna this afternoon.

http://www.hobie-kayak.com/html/prod...ng_sport.html#

Heh.

How long to you think it will take you to get to the Canyons? :)

I was messing around with it in Scituate Harbor yesterday afternoon.
Using
the pedal drive system it is surprisingly fast if you really go at it.
I
was racing the launch service boat and actually was able to keep up with
it
for a while. Easy pedaling produces a perfect trolling speed for
stripers.

I also got the sail kit for it. I'll try that next.

Holy crap, pedal power, sails? OK, maybe it is cooler than I thought.
I have an old Klepper folding kayak with sails, but no pedal power,
just steering.



The "pedal power" actuates a pair of rubber flippers that mimic the action
of those of a penguin. They are surprisingly efficient. I don't even
bother with the regular paddle.
It has a rudder controlled by a lever that is by your left hand. You
pedal for propulsion, and move the lever to the left or right to turn.
It's not tiring at all unless you try for max speed.
I rode around for a total of 3-4 miles yesterday and it was relaxing and
enjoyable.

It even has a fish well for the tuna.

Eisboch

I've been looking at those things the last few years at our local boat show.
I tried to pin the dealer down on how durable those paddles would be if you
grounded on rocks etc. he couldn't satisfy me...so I only got as far as
taking phamplets home.
Sea kayaking is popular around here.