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11-02-2018, 06:10 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Anyone using an electric scooter?
I've long thought one of these new electric scooters would be useful when trying to get around a new town while cruising. Then I see that some are having battery fire problems and it makes me rethink the idea.
https://www.bloombergquint.com/techn...ers#gs.Km8M_ZM
http://www.segway.com/media/2356/256...eet_rev-aa.pdf
I wouldn't consider it unless I could be assured the electrical fire risk has been successfully eliminated or greatly minimized. But when they reach that point, I think they could be fun and useful.
Does anyone here use one or two and have recommendations? Maybe I need a Ninebot Go Kart Kit and a miniPRO like this one...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?time_co...&v=7kTTc1-oGe8
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11-02-2018, 06:48 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,541
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Greetings,
Mr. FW. On initial review, fire hazard aside, I thought cool! Upon sober second thought, mmm....not so much.
I did a very quick search for electric bikes and I can see why you'd be interested in the unit(s) you posted. Lighter and easier to stow BUT while the Segway and the miniPRO might be allowed or tolerated on the streets of "Smalltown, PNW", the Ninebot go-cart would most probably be frowned upon. Probably would be the most exciting though until you were apprehended.
Another thing to consider, at least at MY age, (not as much of a concern for you youngsters) is balance. Nope. Need something to hold on to. The old, stand up Segways, perhaps but they weigh too much to get on and off the boat.
This between your knees design may be intuitive and the learning curve may be almost vertical but I think being able to put one's feet out to avert a fall is far safer than hoping your upper body and extremities are able to absorb any impact (fall).
The end of this epistle brings me to this: https://swagtron.com/ebike/folding-electric-bike/
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11-02-2018, 06:50 PM
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Guru
City: Miami River
Vessel Name: Gotcha
Vessel Model: Grand Banks. Heritage. 54
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,988
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Al
My advice is to forget the Flor de Cana while using the Segway. LOL
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11-02-2018, 07:10 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Greetings,
Mr. B. Ya know, great minds and all that...I was thinking maybe Mr. FW should buy (maybe rent?) a selection of these transporters and bring them to the meet-up in Feb.
What a scoop! Hands on product testing by experienced boaters. Who better to evaluate the merits of these transporters. I betcha the manufacturers would DONATE their products for the positive advertising value of film footage of the tests.
I say we start a GO-FUND!!! All in favor?
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11-02-2018, 07:19 PM
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Guru
City: Concrete Washington State
Vessel Name: Willy
Vessel Model: Willard Nomad 30'
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 18,738
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Pedal the bicycle.
If you can run a trawler you can pedal a bicycle.
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North Western Washington State USA
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11-02-2018, 07:36 PM
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Guru
City: Miami River
Vessel Name: Gotcha
Vessel Model: Grand Banks. Heritage. 54
Join Date: Aug 2016
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RT
Fantastic idea. I’ll bring a few extra bottles of Flor de Cana for Al to drink as he proves the various Segways, I want to film him riding after the second bottle. So RT, can we expect you there as a cheering section?
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11-02-2018, 07:40 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,541
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Greetings,
Mr. NW. "Pedal the bicycle.". I disagree. I think I know where Mr. FW is coming from. Offload transporter, take a buzz around town, back to boat and not be exhausted from the walking. As I mentioned, much easier to stow than a bike unless it was a folding model.
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11-02-2018, 07:47 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 16,541
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Greetings,
Mr. B. Re: post #6. I very much doubt my absence or presence would add to or subtract from the success of the festivities. The jury is still out.
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11-02-2018, 08:20 PM
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Guru
City: Miami River
Vessel Name: Gotcha
Vessel Model: Grand Banks. Heritage. 54
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,988
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RT
How wrong you are, we would all like to put a face to your fabulous comments, you could be the hit of the party. Might even crown you king.
So your saying there is a chance?
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11-02-2018, 11:18 PM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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There are handles you can buy to add to the miniPRO to look like this. Seems like a sensible addition but adds to the storage space req'ts.
https://more4mini.com/products/heigh...RoCDnkQAvD_BwE
RTF, your e-bike looks sensible and probably much more practical but lacks the panache of a miniPRO. Wait until they come out with a collapsible e-cart that rivals the senior carts rolling down the streets. We'll all be driving them in the end...
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11-02-2018, 11:29 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 9,046
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FWIW, I have a SoloWheel that works really well. It is small and relatively light. Just takes a bit of balance and practice, but works well.
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11-03-2018, 02:12 AM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,559
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As I recall, the inventor of the same or similar invention died riding it. With my poor balance, the odds against me would be higher.
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11-03-2018, 05:15 AM
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Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116 2008
Join Date: Oct 2017
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When it comes with 3 wheels, a seat and something to hold on to, I might consider it but, I too have a balance problem.
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Two days out the hospital after a week in the hospital because of a significant heart attack.
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11-03-2018, 05:36 AM
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Guru
City: Aventura FL
Vessel Name: Kinja
Vessel Model: American Tug 34 #116 2008
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 10,595
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Quote:
Originally Posted by North Baltic sea
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Your boat must be bigger than mine.
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Two days out the hospital after a week in the hospital because of a significant heart attack.
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11-03-2018, 05:41 AM
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Guru
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Sep 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldDan1943
Your boat must be bigger than mine.
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Believing that flying equipment will come smaller and on the other hand, flying in the air several could be chaos while the city in traffic.
NBs
Old generation fly dingy, Accommodates you and my top deck.
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11-03-2018, 08:24 AM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: Alzero
Vessel Model: Hatteras 63' CPMY
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 1,548
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I am thinking of getting one of these: https://lunacycle.com/one-mile-scooter/
35 lbs and 20mi range
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11-03-2018, 08:47 AM
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Guru
Vessel Model: Nordic Tug 37
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 1,107
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Woodland Hills
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Hi,
Very nice and convenient because of folding and low corrosion materials.
NBs
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11-03-2018, 08:55 AM
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Senior Member
City: Ft. Myers, FL.
Vessel Name: Chasing 80
Vessel Model: Chris Craft Constellation 460
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 142
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Just bought 2 of the https://www.jupiterbike.com/ at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. Took them for a spin around our neighborhood yesterday and had a blast.
I'm 6'3" and 220 and was amazed at how comfortable it is. The fact that it weighs 25 pounds and fits in a backpack makes storing it somewhere on the boat a breeze. We'll still keep our folding bikes on board for exercise but I see using these Jupiter bikes a bunch when we head to the Keys this winter.
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11-03-2018, 10:28 AM
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TF Site Team
City: California Delta
Vessel Name: FlyWright
Vessel Model: 1977 Marshall Californian 34 LRC
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 13,728
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Spike
Just bought 2 of the https://www.jupiterbike.com/ at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. Took them for a spin around our neighborhood yesterday and had a blast.
I'm 6'3" and 220 and was amazed at how comfortable it is. The fact that it weighs 25 pounds and fits in a backpack makes storing it somewhere on the boat a breeze. We'll still keep our folding bikes on board for exercise but I see using these Jupiter bikes a bunch when we head to the Keys this winter.
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Looks like a breeze to set up and collapse. Very compact design. Let us know how they hold up over time.
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