Sit on Kayak Pedal System
by LeonArchiTesla in Outside > Boats
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Sit on Kayak Pedal System
Made from a sit on kayak, a bicycle, weedeater and assorted parts, this water-craft is relatively easy to build, great exercise and fun!
Gather Materials
1 sheet of 2" blue insulation foam (4 ft X 8 ft) (or sit-on-top kayak)
1 bicycle (or 'Big Wheel' trike)
1 old 'Weed Eater' or weed whacker of any make
1 wooden or plastic model aircraft propeller (mine's 18 X 12 but somewhere in the range of 10 X 10 to 16 X 16 should do)
1 3/8 drive 90 degree drill chuck
various and sundry wood and metal bits to connect it all
1 bicycle (or 'Big Wheel' trike)
1 old 'Weed Eater' or weed whacker of any make
1 wooden or plastic model aircraft propeller (mine's 18 X 12 but somewhere in the range of 10 X 10 to 16 X 16 should do)
1 3/8 drive 90 degree drill chuck
various and sundry wood and metal bits to connect it all
Construct Foam Pontoon Boat
Insulation foam is relatively easy to work with and makes a utilitarian pontoon boat. (working on Instructable for my new design)
Alternately follow these directions (Dual-Motor SIP&PUFF Controlled Kayak System or https://www.instructables.com/id/Foamboat-construction/)
Alternately follow these directions (Dual-Motor SIP&PUFF Controlled Kayak System or https://www.instructables.com/id/Foamboat-construction/)
Construct Propeller Assembly
Disassemble "Weed Eater" to get to the flexible shaft assembly.
Remove the weed whacker head and attach propeller.
Remove the weed whacker head and attach propeller.
Mount Bicycle to Pontoon Boat
Use bamboo supports to mount bicycle to pontoon boat
Position Propeller Assembly
Position and mount propeller unit to the bicycle/pontoon boat assembly using U-bolts to clamp it in place
Pedal Away
Find a pond/lake/river deep enough for your boat/propeller and pedal away!
(Pictures of finished project ASAP!)
(Pictures of finished project ASAP!)