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Since: Dec 07, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Mar 29, 2005 2:12 pm
Post subject: dingy power
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This is how it works:=
Off the transom is hung on a light weight rudder hinge, a piece of wood hung
vertical with handle at the top into the dingy, used to swing back and
forth, like an oar.
The bottom end of the vertical wood that's in the water, is fixed a flexible
conveyor belt type material, many flexible materials can be used, this
drives the boat forward when the handle at the top is pulled back and fore.
the length is atleast 24 inches, or longer and 6 inches wide or more.
I feel that it could also control direction, but not as good as a rudder .
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:40 am
Post subject: Re: dingy power [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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reads like "skulling".
"rebel" (rebel@prosof.net) writes:
> This is how it works:=
> Off the transom is hung on a light weight rudder hinge, a piece of wood hung
> vertical with handle at the top into the dingy, used to swing back and
> forth, like an oar.
> The bottom end of the vertical wood that's in the water, is fixed a flexible
> conveyor belt type material, many flexible materials can be used, this
> drives the boat forward when the handle at the top is pulled back and fore.
> the length is atleast 24 inches, or longer and 6 inches wide or more.
> I feel that it could also control direction, but not as good as a rudder .
> ...........
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Since: Mar 05, 2004
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 10:49 am
Post subject: Re: dingy power [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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rebel wrote:
> This is how it works:=
> Off the transom is hung on a light weight rudder hinge, a piece of wood hung
> vertical with handle at the top into the dingy, used to swing back and
> forth, like an oar.
> The bottom end of the vertical wood that's in the water, is fixed a flexible
> conveyor belt type material, many flexible materials can be used, this
> drives the boat forward when the handle at the top is pulled back and fore.
> the length is atleast 24 inches, or longer and 6 inches wide or more.
> I feel that it could also control direction, but not as good as a rudder .
> ...........
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It works for fishes! Why not with foot pedals? I may try a similar
idea on my kayak. Two pull cables with pedal pads.
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Since: Jan 19, 2005
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 12:26 pm
Post subject: Re: dingy power [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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I know that there are a lot of variables to consider, but generally what
kind of speed should I expect from this kind of system verses the level of
effort? I tried it with the normal rigid rudder and didn't notice any
significant boat travel. Anyone have a link to some design guidance?
"rebel" <rebel DeleteThis @prosof.net> wrote in message
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> This is how it works:=
> Off the transom is hung on a light weight rudder hinge, a piece of wood
hung
> vertical with handle at the top into the dingy, used to swing back and
> forth, like an oar.
> The bottom end of the vertical wood that's in the water, is fixed a
flexible
> conveyor belt type material, many flexible materials can be used, this
> drives the boat forward when the handle at the top is pulled back and
fore.
> the length is atleast 24 inches, or longer and 6 inches wide or more.
> I feel that it could also control direction, but not as good as a rudder .
> ...........
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Fri Apr 01, 2005 7:43 pm
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"Bruce C." <bwc.nospam.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message
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>I know that there are a lot of variables to consider, but generally what
> kind of speed should I expect from this kind of system verses the level of
> effort? I tried it with the normal rigid rudder and didn't notice any
> significant boat travel. Anyone have a link to some design guidance?
>
>
> "rebel" <rebel.DeleteThis@prosof.net> wrote in message
> news:424999d0$1_3@alt.athenanews.com...
>> This is how it works:=
>> Off the transom is hung on a light weight rudder hinge, a piece of wood
> hung
>> vertical with handle at the top into the dingy, used to swing back and
>> forth, like an oar.
>> The bottom end of the vertical wood that's in the water, is fixed a
> flexible
>> conveyor belt type material, many flexible materials can be used, this
>> drives the boat forward when the handle at the top is pulled back and
> fore.
>> the length is atleast 24 inches, or longer and 6 inches wide or more.
>> I feel that it could also control direction, but not as good as a rudder
>> .
>> ...........
>>Consider a scuba divers flippers around 18 inches long large type.
ideal flexible material would be a tapering from thick to thin at end. [ not
necessary, snake type action ]
Regard stearing one sided strokes according to direction, when on course
start full sweep.
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Since: Feb 16, 2005
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Apr 02, 2005 6:36 pm
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Harry Bryan has developed fin-propelled kayaks. The fin appears to be of
maybe 1/4" Lexan and is operated by foot pedals.
"rebel" <rebel DeleteThis @prosof.net> wrote in message
news:424999d0$1_3@alt.athenanews.com...
> This is how it works:=
> Off the transom is hung on a light weight rudder hinge, a piece of wood
hung
> vertical with handle at the top into the dingy, used to swing back and
> forth, like an oar.
> The bottom end of the vertical wood that's in the water, is fixed a
flexible
> conveyor belt type material, many flexible materials can be used, this
> drives the boat forward when the handle at the top is pulled back and
fore.
> the length is atleast 24 inches, or longer and 6 inches wide or more.
> I feel that it could also control direction, but not as good as a rudder .
> ...........
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Apr 03, 2005 2:55 pm
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Sounds kinda like a yuloh - <a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.simplicityboats.com/yulohpage2.html" target="_blank">http://www.simplicityboats.com/yulohpage2.html</a>
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"Bruce C." <bwc.nospam DeleteThis @comcast.net> wrote in message
news:d9ydnc62WewlD9DfRVn-1A@comcast.com...
> I know that there are a lot of variables to consider, but generally what
> kind of speed should I expect from this kind of system verses the level of
> effort? I tried it with the normal rigid rudder and didn't notice any
> significant boat travel. Anyone have a link to some design guidance?
>
>
> "rebel" <rebel DeleteThis @prosof.net> wrote in message
> news:424999d0$1_3@alt.athenanews.com...
> > This is how it works:=
> > Off the transom is hung on a light weight rudder hinge, a piece of wood
> hung
> > vertical with handle at the top into the dingy, used to swing back and
> > forth, like an oar.
> > The bottom end of the vertical wood that's in the water, is fixed a
> flexible
> > conveyor belt type material, many flexible materials can be used, this
> > drives the boat forward when the handle at the top is pulled back and
> fore.
> > the length is atleast 24 inches, or longer and 6 inches wide or more.
> > I feel that it could also control direction, but not as good as a rudder
..
> > ...........
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> >
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