I'm just getting into boating so sorry if stupid questions. 1.will it show the local waterways so we don't run aground? 2. Can you take it off split
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U can buy a SD card with ur local water ways on it,,and yes u can turn off split
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I have actually made it out to Mokulua (Google it), islet 3/4 mile off Lanikai; also made the "Hilton Landing to Diamond Head" run and back (6 - 8 mile round trip, depending if you go around Diamond Head or not). You NEED the skeg, and some cooperation from currents, ESPECIALLY THE WIND. Bring a patch kit and prepare to anchor off if you have to (if you spring a leak), but I wouldn't suggest going too far out. Be mindful of the currents and really think to yourself, "can I make it back" after 2-3+ hours of paddling.
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I've been using it on a calm lake. If it is a rough river, that you need to make it upstream it may be hard. The paddles aren't the best, there is no foot pressure to get the full thrust of each stroke. One day i was out and it was pretty windy and i could barely keep moving against the wind. That said, if you are going on a river that is fairly calm or you are just traveling with the current it should be fine. I'd watch out for shallow rocks, as I saw one of these tear by scraping on a rock when being put into the water.
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I have and old town canoe 146 saranac... 15 ft. in heavy wind i suggest 2 anchors lake winds can be heavy at times.. The best bet is to dock it with gun wall bumpers on the port side at a dock iof you have one? if that,s were the cleats are welded,, This a damn good anchor once dug in the bottom,,,, One anchor dose fine unless there are heavy heavy winds on the lake... but its your call as to were your going , I recently went to Grand Tetons Lake WY. lake 2 anchors i used.......
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It's not right or left. The off round shape on the right is simply so you can feel the angle the blade hits the water without looking. Don't think about it. Your brain will auto program so after a few minutes you'll just happily be paddling along with no thinking required.
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Not too bad, but it is a square fronted boat. I wouldn't want to paddle a long distance.
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For a small screen the detail it excellent. I show the depths and all channel markers. I have used mine going from Green Bay through northern lake Michigan to Mackinaw then on to De Tour up the St. Maries river to Sault St. Marie through the locks to Lake Superior and on to Munising Mi. A grate deal of the passage was done at night using the CP190i I had no problems navigating. Though that was my first passage going from Lake Michigan to Lake Superior I felt comfortable with the navigation.
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Although....you really do need two per side with a tandem... Haven't tried it with my single, but I imagine it may break then. Bought four for a tandem, have all of them intact after several months of at least once a week trips on the river.
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It would be great from the pier and in the surf if you are fishing in the water. It is kind of short to keep the waves from slapping your line. In all honesty it would be best suited for the boat. Hope this helps.
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I take mine in the Gulf of Mexico to fish and no matter if the conditions are flat calm to 2 1/2ft seas with constantly shifting winds mild to gusty, in the marshes, skinny waters with oyster beds, muck and rock, I'm confident in the way this little vessel handles out there. Google Earth is a good tool to use before you go out, to find out the what the waters are like. Pay attention to the weather and use common sense in regards to conditions, your abilities and comfort zone. The kayak should get you there and back w/out incident.
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Our boat (and ladder) are in storage, so I can't give you an exact answer... Sorry :(
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I have a rail on the side of my deck. I tie the awning to the top of the rail. It is kind of weak to be left open if it is not tied down. I leave it open unless I see a storm is coming. Without the rail, I think with the wind I have, it would have been torn up by now. It fills up with water, when it rains. With tying it down, I have to dump the water out after the rain stops. I guess it was made to put down when you need it and rolled up as soon as you don't need it.
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No. It is fine for putting stuff in and it accidently falls overboard and you grab it out of the water, but we tried to actually take it in the water and everything got soaked. I would recommend you don't buy it for crossing a lake
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You shouldn't need a license, at least in the US, as long as you are using it from the water and for water related uses (talking to a harbor, contacting another boat, calling for help is case of an emergency).
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just taking a shot here. i have almost no boating experience but this looks like an easy way to get on a calm small lake and paddle around. would this be safe for a novice who has only rowed a boat before?
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what kind of pedal boat? Is it a Kayak pedal one with the flippers under neath? It might be a problem It might not.I put this to the center of my 12' kayak. If your pedal boat is a kayak I think ground clearance of your crafts underside with its flippers is of concern. If this is the case. If you have a paddle craft that is large and heavy then NO. Ask the distributor. If you have a narrow kayak type you might be able to set your craft on it and be okay. You must figure out the details of your situation. I hope this helps. Have a great summer.
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Once you get it installed, If its in the way, its easy to take it off the boat by just undoing the two wing nuts. I put one of these on my Bass boat and sometimes I don't need it, so I just take it off as it only takes seconds to remove. The initial install of the bimini isn't hard, but takes some time, but once thats done, removing it and putting it back is very simple, or you can buy some braces that will hold it up at an angle that will allow you to open hatches etc without it being in the way. I really like having it and am glad I bought it.