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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.

"RCE" wrote in message
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Going out for some tuna this afternoon.

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

Eisboch



Trolling should be good for the upper body.


db

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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.


There's a DVD instructional video that comes with it. The secret to
avoiding damage to paddles is to offset the pedals (one forward and one
backward) and lock into place with a provided bungee cord so they are
positioned horizontally, flat against the hull. The paddles themselves
seem very durable and all the hardware, including the chains that operate
them are stainless. It is recommended that you rinse the assembly with
fresh water (if using in the ocean) and lightly spray the chains and pulleys
with WD-40.

It's quite a rig and a lot of fun.

Eisboch

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If you don't mind me asking, how much?


The one I got was around 1500 bucks which included everything ... tackle
box, pedal power, rudder, cooler, paddle, built in rod holders, and a few
other accessories. The sail kit was an additional 230 bucks or so.

Hobie makes several similar models, each with varying features and
equipment. The base model (paddle only ... no pedal power or rudder) is
around 600 bucks, I think.

IMO ... if you get one of these .... spring for the pedal power and rudder.
It makes it really easy to travel around while keeping your hands free for
fishing or having a cold one.

Eisboch

On Jun 28, 9:38 am, "RCE" wrote:
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If you don't mind me asking, how much?

The one I got was around 1500 bucks which included everything ... tackle
box, pedal power, rudder, cooler, paddle, built in rod holders, and a few
other accessories. The sail kit was an additional 230 bucks or so.

Hobie makes several similar models, each with varying features and
equipment. The base model (paddle only ... no pedal power or rudder) is
around 600 bucks, I think.

IMO ... if you get one of these .... spring for the pedal power and rudder.
It makes it really easy to travel around while keeping your hands free for
fishing or having a cold one.

Eisboch

Thanks for the input. Have a great time with your new toy! Sooo when
you get one for Mrs. E are you gonna put smaller paddles in it too?
Just kidding, no need to answer.

On Thu, 28 Jun 2007 09:28:50 -0400, "RCE" wrote:


"Don White" wrote in message
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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.


There's a DVD instructional video that comes with it. The secret to
avoiding damage to paddles is to offset the pedals (one forward and one
backward) and lock into place with a provided bungee cord so they are
positioned horizontally, flat against the hull. The paddles themselves
seem very durable and all the hardware, including the chains that operate
them are stainless. It is recommended that you rinse the assembly with
fresh water (if using in the ocean) and lightly spray the chains and pulleys
with WD-40.

It's quite a rig and a lot of fun.

Eisboch


Do you think it would make it to Bimini from Miami? Not my kind of
advinture but the thought did occur to me when I saw it on the
website.
Mark E. Williams