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01-12-2013, 05:20
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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New Boat Bike
I purchased one of these self-balancing electric unicycles a few weeks ago for my new boat bike.
It’s just so fun to ride it’s a Personal Thrill Ride.
I will purchase another one for the first mate when she practices a bit more.
I have been gliding around my town running errands for a few weeks now. It will go 12 miles at 12 MPH on one 45 minute full fast charge. It has a light weight LifePO4 battery. The whole unit only weights 20 lbs. This model cost $600, is small and easy to carry.
It took me 1 hour of practice before I could glide down my street
There is another model called an IPS F400 that will go 24 miles at 16 mph on a full charge, but it weighs 29 lbs
We have been using folding bikes as our island transportation for years, but they are just bulky and hard to carry and store. Also you get pretty sweaty riding a bike on hot days on some of the hilly islands we go to.
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01-12-2013, 05:46
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: North Carolina
Boat: 44 footer
Posts: 953
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Re: New Boat Bike
I like that...
I wonder on a boat though, might need to have a leash for it so it can't get all that far away in the event you go one way and it goes another.
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01-12-2013, 06:02
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
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Re: New Boat Bike
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Originally Posted by Zach
I like that...
I wonder on a boat though, might need to have a leash for it so it can't get all that far away in the event you go one way and it goes another.
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It comes with a orange adjustable strap that goes through the handle that is used for a training leash.
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01-12-2013, 06:02
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Toronto
Boat: CS36Merlin, "La Belle Aurore"
Posts: 7,557
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Re: New Boat Bike
When we used to carry bikes (US East Coast) they were like donkeys. Our little Dahons could be loaded with about 100 pounds of groceries and other vital necessities.. mainly beer. Two or three cases on the rear carrier and bags of groceries hanging off the handlebars. Used to wobble like crazy until you got up to speed. These solowheels look interesting but I don't think they'll ever replace bikes for cruisers. They look like fun though, ever tried the motorized skateboards?
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Toronto in summer, Bahamas in winter.
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01-12-2013, 06:10
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: New Boat Bike
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Originally Posted by Vasco
They look like fun though, ever tried the motorized skateboards?
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We had a few electric skateboards, but they where heavy and the wheels were small, so the ride was bumpy.
With the Airwheel we can carry groceries or tools as our hands are free to move.
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01-12-2013, 06:25
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Boat: 2017 Leopard 40
Posts: 2,661
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Re: New Boat Bike
Very cool idea. Watched a few vids and it looks like a big learning curve. Will probably stick with my Dahon.
How fast can you stop? How about downhill safety and braking? Every boat has a power budget -- Have you figured out how many AH a full recharge would draw from the house bank?
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01-12-2013, 06:31
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,185
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Re: New Boat Bike
We don't have the space for bikes onboard, and I don't have the metabolism that would allow me to stop walking all over the place and not get overweight.
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01-12-2013, 06:34
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
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Re: New Boat Bike
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Originally Posted by SailFastTri
Very cool idea. Watched a few vids and it looks like a big learning curve. Will probably stick with my Dahon.
How fast can you stop? How about downhill safety and braking? Every boat has a power budget -- Have you figured out how many AH a full recharge would draw from the house bank?
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The learning curve for me was one hour. I am just a few weeks into gliding around with it. Now I run errands around my town with it.
Just lean back and it stops in just a few feet.
It has re-gen braking, so it charges the battery when going down hill.
We have 460 watts of solar on our cat, so we make more power than we need.
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01-12-2013, 07:35
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Port Ludlow Wa
Boat: Makela,Ingrid38,Idora
Posts: 2,050
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Re: New Boat Bike
Really cool device. Thanks for sharing.
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01-12-2013, 07:49
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One of Those
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Colorado
Boat: Catalac 12M (sold)
Posts: 3,218
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Re: New Boat Bike
Oh that got my attention. Do you know how they do on unimproved roads, like the rock and limestone in the out island Bahamas and elsewhere? Is the longer range faster one just the same with a bigger battery?
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01-12-2013, 08:00
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Abaco, Bahamas/ Western NC
Boat: Nothing large at the moment
Posts: 1,037
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Re: New Boat Bike
So how would you carry groceries?
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01-12-2013, 08:03
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One of Those
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Colorado
Boat: Catalac 12M (sold)
Posts: 3,218
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Re: New Boat Bike
trailer?
I just checked the specs on their site, max weight 220 lbs. I'm already ten pounds over that without carrying anything.
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01-12-2013, 08:19
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 953
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Re: New Boat Bike
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Originally Posted by Tingum
So how would you carry groceries?
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I would think one of the portable grocery cart carriers could be dragged behind.
What a cool device!
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01-12-2013, 08:22
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: East Hampton, CT
Boat: Maine Cat 30
Posts: 29
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Re: New Boat Bike
That is awesome! Now I want one!... I'll have to check it out next time I see you!
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01-12-2013, 10:58
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2007
Boat: Mahe 36, Helia 44 Evo, MY 37
Posts: 5,731
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Re: New Boat Bike
Quote:
Originally Posted by Canibul
Oh that got my attention. Do you know how they do on unimproved roads, like the rock and limestone in the out island Bahamas and elsewhere? Is the longer range faster one just the same with a bigger battery?
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These Airwheel go through gravel like you would have in a marina.
They go through rain and snow also.
The IPS F400 goes 24 miles at 16 mph is 29 lbs and has a 16" wheel with a bigger battery. Works the same way as the Airwheel or Solowheel.
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