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Old 12-12-2007, 10:21 PM   #1
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New pedal powered kayak to hit the market...

Its a prototype right now, but its very promising.

See fer yer self - http://www.nativewatercraft.com/pedal/pedalboat.html
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Old 12-13-2007, 07:00 AM   #2
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That certainly eliminates the major default of the Hobie Mirage drive which is being able to go backwards at will. With the Hobie you have to pull out the paddle to move backward. It also looks a little faster with less effort. I don't like the canoe type design of the boat. I guess I'm too partial to the SOT.
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Old 12-13-2007, 07:46 AM   #3
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It seems to me that there is one major design flaw (and several small ones). By using a rotary pedal rather than the Hobie style back & forth, there needs to be enough clearance on the bottom end of the pedal stroke. That means the center of the thing has to be off the floor by the radius of the crank arm, plus a little for foot clearance. The result is that the pedaller's feet are just about above his head at the top of the stroke. That does not look comfortable for very long, and that big ass drive in the middle of the cockpit would be a major headache while fishing.
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Old 12-13-2007, 08:48 AM   #4
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That certainly eliminates the major default of the Hobie Mirage drive which is being able to go backwards at will. With the Hobie you have to pull out the paddle to move backward.

You dont need to pull the drive on the Hobie. You just need to pull the paddle of the holder and paddle backwards

This drive is very promising and may be very efficient. The speed is impresive. I think they should make the drive in two parts. Removable pedal drive up front, and a spiral cable to transmit the power and a folding prop in the back.

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Old 12-13-2007, 09:32 AM   #5
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i kind of like it. those are some industrious little swamp critters. It sounds as if they're about to be eaten by cicadas.


I could imagine casting an iron, and peddling backwards to get some line out and some distance and then getting a great long retrieve.
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Old 12-13-2007, 12:57 PM   #6
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I noticed that he mentioned the first unit they built had a driveshaft to the prop. I would be interested seeing that configuration. I like that idea also /bing. Get that prop to the rear of the kayak someway and get a little ground clearance. I get Mad's deal with it too. Who the heck wants to lay on their back with their feet in the air while pedaling. The one guy in the video kept trying to extol the virtues of laying that seat back real far to pedal.
I'm intrigued by the setup though.
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Old 12-15-2007, 12:56 PM   #7
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I could imagine casting an iron, and peddling backwards to get some line out and some distance and then getting a great long retrieve.
you mean to get ur backlashes out ..?
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Old 12-15-2007, 07:34 PM   #8
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Way too many moving parts. I was looking for the guy to drop the cotter pin as he was trying to get the drive locked in. Once you have it mounted cool but then you have to put that cover on. Like to see them try getting in and out of surf. I prefer my Mirage Drive as it is one peace only and can be flush to the hull. I'd like to see how that thing handles the weeds. The mirage drive cuts thru it pretty good.
Good idea but needs some work.
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Old 12-15-2007, 09:13 PM   #9
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you mean to get ur backlashes out ..?
that too.
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:22 AM   #10
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That pedal craft/boat is kinda weird looking. I'll stick to kayak fishing.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:36 AM   #11
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I like it and want to give one a test peddle.
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Old 12-23-2007, 06:35 PM   #12
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I like seeing guys trying new things. This one of course has issues to work out. Also love how hey bash the time tested Mirage drive while extoling the virtues of their prototype.
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