Pedal Boat

coolyourjets · 06-29-2020, 07:46 PM

Does anyone know where one might purchase a pedal boat. They seem very hard to find, even online. Thanks.

camp guy · 06-29-2020, 07:54 PM

You might ask Dive Winnipesaukee (569-8080). They seem to be pretty well connected to the water sports world, and if they can't get it for you, maybe they can give you a lead to someplace that can.

Meredith AK · 06-29-2020, 10:10 PM

Craigslist has a sundolphin pedal boat for sale in Danville VT for $250. For that price, worth renting a truck, if needed to pick it up. Posted today

ApS · 06-29-2020, 10:17 PM

I sold one a couple of years ago.

The buyer picked it up at the dock and carried up our steep hill to his car.

thinkxingu · 06-30-2020, 05:57 AM

Every pedal boat I've ever seen has sat way longer than it's ever been used, and that includes rentals.

There is one such at my association—if I can find info on it, I'll post it here.

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Liquorish · 06-30-2020, 07:12 AM

Bought one a couple of years ago ( Sun Dolphin) from Walmart online, drop shipped, with free shipping.

SAMIAM · 06-30-2020, 07:21 AM

We bought one two years ago.....forget the name of the business but it's right on Court st in Laconia.
It actually gets a lot of use …..especially since I cheated and installed a trolling motor & deep cycle battery. We do use the pedals but it's nice to have option of just cruising

upthesaukee · 06-30-2020, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SAMIAM

We bought one two years ago.....forget the name of the business but it's right on Court st in Laconia.
It actually gets a lot of use …..especially since I cheated and installed a trolling motor & deep cycle battery. We do use the pedals but it's nice to have option of just cruising

Not cheating. Old adage: "Work" smarter, not harder. As you said, it can be nice to just cruise.

Dave

Hillcountry · 06-30-2020, 10:50 AM

Standard plastic pedal boats are like trying to drive a bathtub...I bought one for my daughters some years ago when they rented a lakeside cottage in Massachusetts. Sure it was fun and a way to get them on the lake...
If I were to be in the market nowadays, I would look into the ones built like a mini aluminum pontoon boat! More pricey but a lifetime investment!

“Paddle King” and “Aqua Cycle” are but a couple of brands out there.

Slickcraft · 06-30-2020, 11:21 AM

The only practical pedal boats that I know of are kayaks made by Hobie.

https://www.hobie.com/

Lakeflier · 07-06-2020, 11:26 AM

We have a Seacycle that we enjoy a lot. We got the option for a second pedaling seat so we can go out together. It’s very stable in rough water, and the drive section tips up if you hit a rock. Worst problem is clearing weeds from the prop. We put a platform across the back for our dog, who loves to come with us.

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06-29-2020, 07:46 PM	#1
coolyourjets Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 60 Thanks: 43 Thanked 48 Times in 20 Posts	Pedal Boat Does anyone know where one might purchase a pedal boat. They seem very hard to find, even online. Thanks.

06-29-2020, 07:54 PM	#2
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,205 Thanks: 309 Thanked 535 Times in 299 Posts	Pedal boat You might ask Dive Winnipesaukee (569-8080). They seem to be pretty well connected to the water sports world, and if they can't get it for you, maybe they can give you a lead to someplace that can.

06-29-2020, 10:10 PM	#3
Meredith AK Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Beautiful Town of Meredith Posts: 109 Thanks: 40 Thanked 44 Times in 32 Posts	Craigslist Craigslist has a sundolphin pedal boat for sale in Danville VT for $250. For that price, worth renting a truck, if needed to pick it up. Posted today

06-29-2020, 10:17 PM	#4
ApS Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florida (Sebring & Keys), Wolfeboro Posts: 6,031 Thanks: 2,280 Thanked 787 Times in 563 Posts	Girlfriend Wanted It... I sold one a couple of years ago. The buyer picked it up at the dock and carried up our steep hill to his car.

06-30-2020, 11:21 AM	#10
Slickcraft Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Welch Island and The Taylor Community Posts: 3,343 Thanks: 1,249 Thanked 2,121 Times in 970 Posts	The only practical pedal boats that I know of are kayaks made by Hobie. https://www.hobie.com/ Last edited by Slickcraft; 06-30-2020 at 03:19 PM.

06-30-2020, 05:57 AM	#5
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,433 Thanks: 1,182 Thanked 2,137 Times in 1,324 Posts	Every pedal boat I've ever seen has sat way longer than it's ever been used, and that includes rentals. There is one such at my association—if I can find info on it, I'll post it here. Sent from my SM-G950U using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

06-30-2020, 07:12 AM	#6
Liquorish Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Medfield Ma & Meredith Nh Posts: 93 Thanks: 8 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	Bought one a couple of years ago ( Sun Dolphin) from Walmart online, drop shipped, with free shipping.

06-30-2020, 07:21 AM	#7
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,924 Thanks: 350 Thanked 1,693 Times in 595 Posts	We bought one two years ago.....forget the name of the business but it's right on Court st in Laconia. It actually gets a lot of use …..especially since I cheated and installed a trolling motor & deep cycle battery. We do use the pedals but it's nice to have option of just cruising

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06-30-2020, 10:50 AM	#9
Hillcountry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: In the hills Posts: 2,420 Thanks: 1,677 Thanked 786 Times in 466 Posts	Standard plastic pedal boats are like trying to drive a bathtub...I bought one for my daughters some years ago when they rented a lakeside cottage in Massachusetts. Sure it was fun and a way to get them on the lake... If I were to be in the market nowadays, I would look into the ones built like a mini aluminum pontoon boat! More pricey but a lifetime investment! “Paddle King” and “Aqua Cycle” are but a couple of brands out there.

07-06-2020, 11:26 AM	#11
Lakeflier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NH, NC Posts: 50 Thanks: 7 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts	We have a Seacycle that we enjoy a lot. We got the option for a second pedaling seat so we can go out together. It’s very stable in rough water, and the drive section tips up if you hit a rock. Worst problem is clearing weeds from the prop. We put a platform across the back for our dog, who loves to come with us. Sent from my iPad using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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