Pedal Powered Windlass

[seandepagnier]

Anyone heard of this?

The same drive system could winch back a very large cross bow which could shoot the anchor up to 50 meters from the boat to make kedging against strong currents or maneuvering in tight areas possible as well.

[a64pilot]

Been watching the "Punkin Chunking" show have you?


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[leftbrainstuff]

Originally Posted by boat_alexandra

Anyone heard of this?

The same drive system could winch back a very large cross bow which could shoot the anchor up to 50 meters from the boat to make kedging against strong currents or maneuvering in tight areas possible as well.

Are you yearning for the middle ages?

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[Schooner Chandlery]

Thanks for the mental image of this. I needed a laugh today 😜


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[jongleur]

Somewhere around the 70s at a boat
show in Anaheim there was a pedal
powered water transfer pump. It had
interlocking stainless vanes and seemed
tremendously efficient and high volume.
Wonder where it ever went?

I have always thought there should be
more pedal powered equipment for
boats.

The Hobie pedal powered kayaks blow
away any competition from paddle
powered kayaks. I can kayak all day
in one without getting the least bit
tired. Lower body strength is far
higher than upper body strength.

[Don C L]

Medieval catapult works better. Also negates the need for a dinghy, just put yourself in the bucket.

[lindabarzini]

Quit this half assed stuff, convert your high-pressure water maker to an air canon and shoot that anchor a mile.

Murica!

[Don C L]

Originally Posted by lindabarzini

Quit this half assed stuff, convert your high-pressure water maker to an air canon and shoot that anchor a mile.

Murica!

NOW we're talking!

[a64pilot]

Like this?

http://youtu.be/e-zPcgUTJ5U


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[Don C L]

Originally Posted by a64pilot

Like this?

http://youtu.be/e-zPcgUTJ5U


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Exactly! Imagine, you'd be the menace of every anchorage with your 45 lb CQR and 200' of chain sailing out off the bow! You'd clear out every anchorage of pesky neighbors and have the whole place to yourself!

[Ryan H]

I could only imagine... every anchor on every boat to cross every country's borders would become an undeclared fire arm.

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[seandepagnier]

Yes, more pedal powered equipment is needed.

Consider being able to route this energy from a bicycle (hopefully with many speeds) mounted in a way that allows various shafts and belts to achieve without electricity:

1) pulling anchor
2) winch (for halyards sheets, reef lines, etc)
3) propeller for propulsion
4) circular saw for cutting, and drill press for drilling, and lathe for turning
5) bilge pump
6) electricity generation
7) bicycle for land travel

Many more options also are possible for this.

[Delancey]

It frankly has always baffled me that any boat that has a coffee grinder has a coffee grinder.

I mean, I suppose they take up a smaller footprint than some kind of recumbent pedal power arrangement, but really? Using arms to generate power? People stand on their legs all day, try standing on your hands for more than five minutes. Good luck!

Recently ran across this image. Look in the center of the cockpit! Not sure who makes the boat or what the pedals are for. Any thoughts?

[valhalla360]

Originally Posted by Delancey

It frankly has always baffled me that any boat that has a coffee grinder has a coffee grinder.

I mean, I suppose they take up a smaller footprint than some kind of recumbent pedal power arrangement, but really? Using arms to generate power? People stand on their legs all day, try standing on your hands for more than five minutes. Good luck!

Recently ran across this image. Look in the center of the cockpit! Not sure who makes the boat or what the pedals are for. Any thoughts?

Not really comparable. When you stand, your muscles are primarily balancing with the bones doing most of the work. Your arms aren't designed to stand on, so the muscles must do a lot of lifting in addition to balancing. To get a more similar result, crouch down so your knees are bent 45 degrees from straight and see how your legs feel after 5 min.

I see two reasons you don't see more pedal powered devices.
- Your typical 45' and under cruising boat has very limited space and the footprint for a bike frame would eat up a lot of space.
- You would need to deal with corrosion. A stainless steel bike frame would get pretty pricey.

Now on high end racing yachts where price is no object and cruising needs are irrelevant...I would think a pedal powered winch could be an advantage.

[HappyMdRSailor]

Originally Posted by lindabarzini

Quit this half assed stuff, convert your high-pressure water maker to an air canon and shoot that anchor a mile.

Murica!

HA!