Articles

LIST OF ARTICLES GROUPED BY SUBJECT 1. Boating 2. Motorizing 3. Stability 4. Choosing a Kayak 5. Fishing 6. Paddling 7. Ergonomics 8. Design 9. Outfitting 1. Boating Carrying a Motorized W720 Kayak Skiff (Video) Best Boat For Under $10,000 in 2024 Driving Your S4 Microskiff Keeping Your Microskiff’s Cockpit Dry Maintenance-Free Boat Is Microskiff … Continue reading “Articles”

Pedal Drive Kayak vs. Kayaking

Pedal Driven Kayaks In The Real World Updated 03/16/2023 Abstract This article examines pedal drive propulsion for common (mono hull, sit-in and SOT) kayaks from several technical angles, which are: Ergonomics – How does it feel to operate a pedal driven kayak, and what are the potential physiological drawbacks in this type of propulsion. Mechanics … Continue reading “Pedal Drive Kayak vs. Kayaking”

Are Sit-on-Top (SOT) Fishing Kayaks Safe For Offshore Fishing?

A kayak fisherman recently posted his personal offshore capsize report on a Connecticut fishing blog. It was detailed and well written, and I copied some paragraphs from it that I found particularly interesting. In his report the writer exposed the brand name and model of his fishing kayak, a top-of-the-line, 34″ wide sit-on-top, but I … Continue reading “Are Sit-on-Top (SOT) Fishing Kayaks Safe For Offshore Fishing?”