Re: [Paddlewise] Rudder Rant (was The Only True Rudder Wisdom)

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Fri, 06 Jul 2007 13:15:52 -0700
Bradford_Crain wrote:

> Perhaps a new sport could be invented, involving the placement of an 
> outboard motor on the back end of a seakayak.

A friend with Parkinson's put an electric trolling motor on the nose of his 
yak, deployable from the cockpit, with battery in the rear compartment.  I 
think this thing has about 30 lbs of thrust, enough to move him along at a 
good clip for a couple hours, at least.

He uses it mainly to get home, after his muscles give out.  Very inventive. 
  I've hitched a ride once or twice.  Will tow two kayaks, no problem.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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