Pedal Boat Plans

[ed040353]

Don't laugh. I'm serious about this.
Can someone tell me where I may find plans for a 2 person pedal boat? I'm looking for the type that uses 2 pontoons with a paddle-wheel between them. Two people sit side-by-side, and pedal. I'm looking for something that can be built in plywood, about 8-10 feet long (length not critical).
I'm building this for the grand-kids, and also to keep grandpa out of grandmas hair for a while....

Thank you for your time.

Ed

 

[SamSam]

There are a bunch here, you might take ideas from them and make your own version. The 'Showboat' one has bicycle power, but when enclosed it seems like a possible bad idea escape wise.The front rudder would also be vulnerable to beaching or just about anything.

Marty the Mallard boat is another possibility.

www.svensons.com - Free Boat Plans From "Science and Mechanics" Magazines http://www.svensons.com/boat/

 

[BlueBell]

How'd your search turn out Ed?
Any viable leads on a paddle boat.
I've always liked the swan ones myself.
You could do a propeller easier, cheaper and better than a paddle wheel in my opinion.

 

[AyatolahGondola]

I built this using a set of plans from a 1960's issue of mechanix illustrated. I modified it from hand crank to pedals though