Paddle Boats

[parrothead]

Originally Posted by fatlazyless

Buying the right kayak is like buying shoes....definately want to sit in it and if possible take a test paddle. Adjustable foot rests are a welcome feature which really increases the paddle power and the good fit.


Hobie kayaks, sold by Fay's in Gilford, have a unique feature; they can be both paddled and peddlled as some Hobies come with pedals and a device underneath similar to two webbed duckie feet....sort of like a four wheel drive kayak, or a duck with a kayak paddle?

Believe that Hobie makes a kayak all set up just for fishing, with fishing rod holders and cup holders, so's you can peddle this camoflage 13' kayak, and use the fishing rod and cup holders all at the same time!

I was out this weekend with a friend that has a sit on top Hobie with the "duck feet". I was using a second sit on top using a traditional paddle. This system by Hobie works really well. The kayak moves through the water really well with minimal effort using the peddles. Nice to have your hands free for fishing. The only downside is if you decide to paddle with a traditional paddle. The rudder controls are a hand control, which could make paddling and doing a lot of turning interesting. The boat he has can also be configured to use a sail.