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The Flying Needle

Posted By: Ross Miller
Date: Monday, 22 November 1999, at 6:23 p.m.

In Response To: Re:!!!!! (lee)

I am envisioning a powered kayak, perhaps with broader sections aft and a sturdy transom. It could have a very short shaft outboard, or an inboard, maybe a Harley engine. Why not a jet drive, or for that matter, a small jet engine? Since you wouldn't be paddling, a contoured reclining seat could be fitted, much like a Formula One race car. At those speeds a Lexan bubble over the cockpit would be in order. Stability would likely need to be enhanced, perhaps by stubby wings with hydrofoils at the ends. Hit a wake right and you could stay airborne half a mile. And you thought nothing could be worse than jetskis.

Messages In This Thread

Engine!
Tony McBryan -- Tuesday, 16 November 1999, at 2:27 p.m.

Re:!!!!!
lee -- Tuesday, 16 November 1999, at 11:42 p.m.

The Flying Needle
Ross Miller -- Monday, 22 November 1999, at 6:23 p.m.

Re: The Flying Needle
Ian Johnston -- Monday, 22 November 1999, at 9:36 p.m.

Re: The Flying Needle
Ross Miller -- Monday, 22 November 1999, at 10:22 p.m.

Re: The Flying Needle
lee -- Monday, 22 November 1999, at 11:11 p.m.

A Flying Needle for Brian Cunningham (pic)
Mike Allen -- Tuesday, 23 November 1999, at 5:25 p.m.

contact Nigel Irens ...
Brian T. Cunningham -- Tuesday, 23 November 1999, at 6:03 p.m.

Re: Engine!
Chris -- Tuesday, 30 November 1999, at 8:00 p.m.

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