ElectricPaddle
Fri, 04/01/2011 - 19:26 — Anonymous
Here's a light and easy "electric paddle" addition to any canoe, kayak, or other portable boat.
- Truly portable - weighs under 16 lbs. including battery pack
- Highly efficient power at ideal speeds for small boats:
- Almost 2 hours at High speed
(about 2.5-3.5 mph on many small boats) - Up to 4 hours at Medium speed
- Up to 5 hours at Low speed
- Almost 2 hours at High speed
- Simple to set up and operate - One plug to attach, takes one minute to set up (no assembly required)
RANGE
Under practical operating conditions and recommended loading, most craft will see max speeds 2.5 to 3.5 mph.
Table for estimation purposes only.
| Estimated speeds and ranges | 100% power, almost 2 hr. range |
50% power, 4 hour range |
|
| kayak |  |
2.9-4.1 mph |
2.2 -3.1 mph |
| canoe |  |
2.9-4.1 mph |
2.2 - 3.1 mph |
| Yacht tender |  |
2.3 - 3.5 mph |
1.8 - 2.7 mph |
| Sailing dinghy |  |
2.3 - 3.5 mph |
1.8 - 2.7 mph |
| 8ft inflatable |  |
1.7 - 2.9 mph |
1.3 - 2.2 mph |