killahkosha
08-10-05, 03:06 PM
Does anyone here have a pedal boat? Are they fun to ride around a lake with a friend in? Would you reccomend for someone to get one?
-Jason Kelller
-Jason Kelller
General Cycling Discussion - pedal boat
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eubi
08-10-05, 03:15 PM
I have rented them, and they are fun for a while.
I saw one on sale at Pep Boys, of all places, a few weeks back.
Kind of slow. Seats aren't adjustable, didn't have clipless pedals, blah, blah. :D
For the money, I'd rather have a kayak.
I saw one on sale at Pep Boys, of all places, a few weeks back.
Kind of slow. Seats aren't adjustable, didn't have clipless pedals, blah, blah. :D
For the money, I'd rather have a kayak.
RocketsRedglare
08-10-05, 03:37 PM
google "waterbike" they ride alittle bit more efficently than "pedalboats"
They are fun if you want to putz around calm water for a little bit, but even the best ones are fairly slow, and the novelty wears off pretty fast.
You would probably get a lot more enjoyment out of a kayak or "sit on top" kayak
They are fun if you want to putz around calm water for a little bit, but even the best ones are fairly slow, and the novelty wears off pretty fast.
You would probably get a lot more enjoyment out of a kayak or "sit on top" kayak
Bikemiker
08-10-05, 03:51 PM
Don't own one, but have used some. Kind of boring. These look cool though.
Easyboat (http://www.watergames.com/easyboat.htm)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/Bikemiker/easyboatb.jpg
Flying Fish (http://www.artcenter.edu/exhibit/anthro/fish.html)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/Bikemiker/fish.jpg
Easyboat (http://www.watergames.com/easyboat.htm)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/Bikemiker/easyboatb.jpg
Flying Fish (http://www.artcenter.edu/exhibit/anthro/fish.html)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/Bikemiker/fish.jpg
RocketsRedglare
08-10-05, 04:02 PM
i want that easy boat.
I've seen the flying fish in action. Pretty impressive. It would be cool if they actually manufactured it.
Check out the entire url: http://www.artcenter.edu/exhibit/anthro/antique.html there is some neat stuff in there
But personally, this is how I like to play on the water:
http://www.hudsonboatworks.com/05paint/paintdesigns.htm
I've seen the flying fish in action. Pretty impressive. It would be cool if they actually manufactured it.
Check out the entire url: http://www.artcenter.edu/exhibit/anthro/antique.html there is some neat stuff in there
But personally, this is how I like to play on the water:
http://www.hudsonboatworks.com/05paint/paintdesigns.htm
Bikepacker67
08-10-05, 04:02 PM
Flying Fish (http://www.artcenter.edu/exhibit/anthro/fish.html)
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/Bikemiker/fish.jpg[/QUOTE]
WOW!
The Flying Fish, designed by Alec Brooks and Allan Abbott, has reached a 100 meter speed of 20.06 mph/17.43 knots. It has been profiled in Scientific American, and Popular Science magazines.
It features a catamaran type flotation system, allowing for a light, compact craft. The drive chain is twisted to eliminate a gear box, and uses a 1/4 inch chain. The rider pedals in a standard cycling position, which allows for the use of standard equipment during training.
The 2000 meter speed for this vehicle is faster than the 2000 meter time for an 8-man rowing shell at the same site (The 1933 Olympic site in Long Beach), and nearly as fast as the current world record for an 8-man shell.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y279/Bikemiker/fish.jpg[/QUOTE]
WOW!
The Flying Fish, designed by Alec Brooks and Allan Abbott, has reached a 100 meter speed of 20.06 mph/17.43 knots. It has been profiled in Scientific American, and Popular Science magazines.
It features a catamaran type flotation system, allowing for a light, compact craft. The drive chain is twisted to eliminate a gear box, and uses a 1/4 inch chain. The rider pedals in a standard cycling position, which allows for the use of standard equipment during training.
The 2000 meter speed for this vehicle is faster than the 2000 meter time for an 8-man rowing shell at the same site (The 1933 Olympic site in Long Beach), and nearly as fast as the current world record for an 8-man shell.
Rev.Chuck
08-10-05, 04:53 PM
Go to www.hobiecat.com and look at the mirage drive. I know someone that has one and he says it will fly
RocketsRedglare
08-10-05, 05:11 PM
Go to www.hobiecat.com and look at the mirage drive. I know someone that has one and he says it will fly
A lot of people in Dana Point have them, and they do seem to more pretty nicely
A lot of people in Dana Point have them, and they do seem to more pretty nicely
lowracer1
08-10-05, 08:48 PM
here are a whole bunch of homebuilt fast pedal boats. pictures and race results.
http://www.wisil.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2004/rockford/hydrobowl2004.htm
http://www.wisil.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2004/rockford/hydrobowl2004.htm
KingTermite
08-10-05, 10:51 PM
I rented one once....wasn't very impressed. It wasn't nearly as fun as it looked.
77Univega
08-10-05, 11:01 PM
I rented one once....wasn't very impressed. It wasn't nearly as fun as it looked.--- Ditto. They take a lot of energy for very slow performance. A good ride to give restless kids--wears them out but they don't get far.