Re: [Paddlewise] Is it a kayak, or what?

From: Julio MacWilliams <juliom_at_cisco.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Sep 1998 09:43:57 -0700 (PDT)
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
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