8 to 9 knots? Those numbers are well over the maximum speed of the hull, which is (1.34*17)^(1/2) = 4.77knots. I guess they mean 8 to 9 knots when put on top of a Zodiac with 20HP engine. :-) - Julio > > I just got back from the beach at Dana Point where I saw the Hobie > Mirage prototype in action. It's a cool little craft that is pedaled > rather than paddled (or can be paddled AND pedaled), and can go as fast > as 8 to 9 knots if you're in good shape. I was just wondering if this > thing could be called a kayak since it's similar to a sit-on-top. > Anyone on the list used one? > -- > Karen Hancock > San Clemente, CA > markie51_at_earthlink.net > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** > > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Sep 28 1998 - 09:46:53 PDT
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