It may seem strange, but there have been arguments from people insisting that pedal boats are terrible when they actually mean paddle boats. Despite their similar-sounding names (and similarities in design), there are several distinct differences. A pedal boat is any boat that has one or more sets of pedals that drives the motor, pushing …
Going to a lake, a damn, or even some of the calmer oceans around the world can be one of the most enjoyable things you can do. Or so I hear. I spent much of my youth standing on the shore of a lake (we couldn’t afford a boat) and was also a bit dissatisfied. …
Most sports are fun…if you’re dressed for them. Being asked to play volleyball if you’re wearing heels doesn’t sound like fun. Neither does pedal boating if you’re wearing the wrong clothing. However, unlike a technical sport or hobby, wearing the right clothing for pedal boating doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. In fact, I’m …
Most people don’t take pedal boats seriously. They think that it’s just a cute (but expensive) thing to do at a park in the city: rent a pedal boat shaped like a swan for an hour and then go home. For those of us “in the know” however we appreciate that pedal boats can be …
If you’re looking for a pedal boat to keep at your second cabin or aboard your yacht then we’re are in different boats. My first pedal boat was a significant expense and one that I wanted to care for and keep for years. To a large extent, because I couldn’t afford to replace it at …