Re: M_Boats: Yet another method of propulsion

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My dad has a manual outboard engine-essentially a gearbox on a shaft, with a big, slow turning prop.  You pump its tiller up and down to make it go.  It's over thirty years old, and I've never used it, but it fascinated me as a child.  It's very light; even an 8 year old can pick it up.  If I get a chance, I'll try it on our P-15, but beware:  I'm building Michalak's 14 ft Piragua canoe, which is taking all my boating time.  The good news is, I have about two more coats of epoxy and painting to complete it.  Wahoo!   Cheers   Steve Tyree, P-15 #2098 "Amy Ann"     In a message dated 10/29/2003 9:09:23 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wouldn't this be really hard on the rudder gudgeons and pintles as well as the pivoting rudder points? I am going to try to "paddle" my M-15 this weekend with a long canoe paddle and the rudder tied off. I have a short channel(about 30 yards) out of the marina with about 6 or 8 seaplane wings sticking out into the channel. Very narrow clearance but I think I can make it. Wish me luck!                              -Rusty

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