Our small lake discharges into a very shallow and narrow stream. Our old rowboat simply can't get there. But the new kayak has a very low draft and it can enter the stream - although I do have to retract the prop and the rudder, and use regular kayak paddles. People rarely go there, so it's a bit wild.
Then I went check out the fish ladder at the other end of the lake, but it's been fenced off for some reason. Too many people fished there maybe.
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Tempus_Fugit@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 80d
Dang, look at that reflection. Beautiful little lake you've got there and a fancy kayak.
I was debating on loading my kayak up for a trio around the river tomorrow and this seals the deal. I'm loading my kayak now.
chirospasm@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 80d
This is so soothing, OP. What kayak do you have that uses that foot pedal? Can you strap it to a car roof?
ExtremeDullard@piefed.social · 3 pts · 80d
It's one of these. It's a regular fishing kayak, but it's designed to mount a Wilderness Systems Helix Pedal Drive system - which is a self-contained pedal-driven propeller "stick" and a rudder. You can buy the kayak without the pedal drive too. There are other kayaks from other manufacturers that you can mount this system on.
It's like a regular kayak: you can mount it on a car roof. Although this one is big and heavy.