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Electric motor on a tandem kayak
I used a Minn Kota C2 30lbs thrust trolling motor.
2x 36V, 7.9Ah Lithium-ion batteries I have from ebikes
36V to 12V step down convertor, 480W
I had to drill holes for the steering lines. The springs will center the motor when I don't push on the pedals. To lift the motor, pull the line to unlock the shaft and push on both pedals.
Max speed is 5KMh motor only, 9KMh when helped with the paddles. The range is 10Km, motor only, full throttle, two people.
2x 36V, 7.9Ah Lithium-ion batteries I have from ebikes
36V to 12V step down convertor, 480W
I had to drill holes for the steering lines. The springs will center the motor when I don't push on the pedals. To lift the motor, pull the line to unlock the shaft and push on both pedals.
Max speed is 5KMh motor only, 9KMh when helped with the paddles. The range is 10Km, motor only, full throttle, two people.
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AE Firefly inflatable kayak - homemade skeg
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.3 года назад
The Firefly has a very small built in skeg and keel, and the kayak doesn't track well. This skeg is easy to mount/unmount and it makes a difference in tracking.
DIY Kayak rudder - no through holes for control lines
Просмотров 6 тыс.4 года назад
This is a tandem kayak, 14ft. It doesn't track that well and sometimes it requires a lot of effort to turn. I needed a rudder to help with the steering, but didn't want to drill holes for the lines. It's controlled with the fingers or elbows. The rudder has the right size, now the kayak is very responsive. All the components can be installed or removed in minutes
Electric bike built from Razor E100 scooter
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.4 года назад
I wanted a regular bike that can employ the help of the electric motor on demand, but still use it as a bicycle. I used this video ruclips.net/video/k7FqywQJnRU/видео.html for ideas, but there are some changes. Here are a few details to explain the video: - I had to reverse the polarity for the motor. This scooter has a chain tensioner, but instead of flipping the scooter frame, I flipped the t...
Homemade Python Trike - improved
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 лет назад
This is the improved version of my python trike. Here is the original posting with more details for assembling the trike: ruclips.net/video/AAJj0wO5qBE/видео.html What's new: - smaller rear wheels - removed the rear vertical forks and enforcing structure - replaced the steering bars with a better design The main gain by these changes is stability. I wasn't able to trip the trike when turning, a...
Canoe with two trolling motors
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.6 лет назад
It's a 16ft canoe with two trolling motors, Minn Kota Endura C2 30LB trust. The boat was on the heavy side, with the two of us, two motors and two batteries. The max speed we were able to reach was 6.0 km/h, with both motors on 5 (max). The max speed with only one motor was 4.0 km/h. Measured on the motor at the back, the draw from the battery was from 5A (first speed) to 12A (5th speed). This ...
Homemade Python Trike - no weldings
Просмотров 23 тыс.8 лет назад
There are no weldings on this trike, that's why the rear forks had to be reinforced. It's a smooth ride now that I got the hang of it, front drive it's so much different than rear drive. Here is the updated and improved version of the trike: ruclips.net/video/ypgtoHI2mjc/видео.html
Homemade furling jib
Просмотров 14 тыс.9 лет назад
I made it out of an bicycle wheel hub and a telescopic shaft from an umbrella. The furler can be controlled from the back of the boat. The sails are made from white tarp. Here is the link to step by step video instructions on how to make the jib, by Karl Deardorff. www.ehow.com/videos-on_1864_sailmaking.html
Sailing canoe with homemade rigging
Просмотров 23 тыс.9 лет назад
This is the latest design of my sailing canoe. To see the original one, check out this link: ruclips.net/video/lkjfVIAfQ0I/видео.html What's new: - main sail modified from gaff to triangular shape - added a furling jib - new leeboard - electric trolling motor The previous sail area was 80sqf, now is down to 60sqf, but it is faster, I got it up to 10km/h (measured with a Garmin GPS). The leeboar...
Homemade python recumbent bicycle - failed project
Просмотров 20 тыс.9 лет назад
Built with used bike parts, no welds, as simple and light as possible. The wood core used for the front wheel pipe connection was not strong enough, I had to go to a tool shop and have an aluminium core made. Cannot ride the bike: the distance between the front wheel and the pivot is too big, and cannot be made smaller unless I make it from scratch, and I have to weld it. It shouldn't be that d...
Recumbent trike - homemade, almost no welding - 6000KM across North America
Просмотров 262 тыс.12 лет назад
NEW: The trike was used by James and Paul as they made their way across North America, from Midland, Ontario, Canada to San Diego, USA. Here is the link to their trip: m.ruclips.net/p/PLpNJ6uw8rWEPZKS_PS4D_wiIRzZ-FOgPQ The trike is made out of two identical kids bikes (for the front) and a mountain bike for rear (wheel, gears, suspension), handlebars, brake and pedals. The bikes were bought at ...
Sailing canoe on Lake Ontario, Toronto
Просмотров 10 тыс.12 лет назад
All was done in a few months of work, whenever I had time for it. Total cost for the sail and accessories (less the canoe) was around $500.
Good Projektinspiratin👌❤
For those of us without the room to weld or the equipment this really looks doable. I would prefer to be lower and I think that is possible with a couple modifications to what you have done. turned the speed down to .25 and that gives a better view. Still pondering the steering as to what is required and what can be tossed? 3 brakes on the three wheels is great. If I do get around to this it will get fatter tires and lower gears.
I'm going to use a plywood frame with rod end bearings. I'm not sure about the seat. I'd like to have a web strap hammock like the early pythons. I think I can do that.
Nice! BTW what music is playing in background?
extremely witty 🙃
What function has the top construction (the two tubes mounted between each wheel and center of the frame) at 01:00?
That is another level of genius.
Go squirrel go!!!!!!!!!!
Beautiful song: aquarela brasileira. Very good project
Perfectly crafted. Soo beautiful.
Great design, great idea, great music. Thank you for posting.
But why? If paddle.... why need it?
The kayak doesn't track well
@@KeepOnSailing thank u
Are you selling these? I'd love to buy one! Just got the last Firefly before closeout and I love it, but this would be a terrific improvement.
I made only one set, not selling it. There is an alternative: buy a detachable fin for SUP, you glue on the base and remove the fin when packing the kayak. It will be deeper than my solution, you have to watch it in shallow waters.
That's absolutely brilliant! Is that the cape cod rail trail?
Very cool. What was your max speed using the two trolling motors. I didn't see so well the speed on the screen.
Harmonica blue and modified kayak... life couldn’t be better
Looks great! Thanks for sharing.
UNDERATED!!!!!!!! This design is outstanding with the drop down and lift mechanism for the wheel! So you dont stress the motor too much right?
F@cking Brilliant!
nice diy spindles and knuckles for steering
gudde moien
Neat , what head angle have you got ? The handlebars look more to steady then steer
How did you made and installed front wheel hub?
I used two metal plates, one on each side of the fork, see at 0.21 in the video. I cut a tab at the top middle (two vertical cuts, about 2"), bent it out, until it was vertical, then I welded the gap to the plate to make it stronger. Same for both plates. The axle goes through both plates, and it's secured by nuts, has a really good grip.
Lol awesome! Can repost this on my page?
Yes, enjoy!
@@KeepOnSailing awesome thank you 😄!
Smart design 😎great video
I'd suggest learning to wield.
Really cool! Thank you for uploading!
That's cool! The back part is ready made from bicycle or custom made?
The blue rear fork is from a mountain bike, the blue luggage rack is from an office chair, and all the rest is made
I think it is always better when you can disassemble something, not to banish welding totally either. Nice music.
I will do the same on mine.
Is it improved
No esta mal la idea de hacer la bike de retazos de otras, exelente idea. Saludos
this might be useful for trolling motor too
Meus parabéns pelo exelente vídeo. Na minha opinião a melhor demonstração do paço a paço de como fazer um trike ; sem enrolação. Gostei das adaptações que você aplicou para desenvolver o mesmo . Tipo quando você utilisou dois garfos para adaptar como as mangas de eixo.
Nice idea. Simple execution. I especially like the handle for raising the rudder underway. Thanks for posting.
I was wondering what you were going to do with a bunch of broken spokes...
Лайк за смелость, но техническое решение так себе... Сльішал о роликовьіх конических подшипниках? Они радиально - упорньіе.
Looks radical!!! What are the power of the motors, port and starboard??? And what is the maximum speed???
Nice work bro
no way you went across the USA with that thing...
Very nice improvements!
Cool Trike !!! Are You heading towards "Port" ?.....I live there..lol.
Great video. Powerful music.
and yet... they never finished the trip
They set out to reach the Pacific in California, and they did just that. An amazing trip, follow the link.
@@KeepOnSailing yeah on a greyhound bus
Brilliance
Da vero geniale!😍disegno engenieria
Thanks for the video. I like the pivot design for no-weld...
How much money ya got invested in it ?
About $350. I had a lot of spare parts from older bicycles, that's not included in the cost. I bought 2 used kids bikes (they were twins, the bikes were identical) for the front side of the trike. I also bought materials for the main body (everything aluminum) and the seat
@@KeepOnSailing well if that's all you got in it other than time good on ya. Looks awesome. Keep up the good work and thanks for sharing....
Why bother wearing a pfd if you leave it open like that?
Great Job! What did you use for the camber and caster angles on the front wheels?
Found help on the web, look for Ackermann steering geometry. Don't have it anymore, but it's easy to find.