Thanks to all who responded!
Versaboat wa initially designed as a fishing boat. Two trolling motors are fastened underneath on opposiste sides of the centerline. A battery/control box is positioned between your feet with heel pockets on each side for the operator's feet. Pushing your left foot forward engages the left motor in progressively faster forward speed. Same for the right foot/motor. Using differential steering the boat is completely controlled by one's feet . . . leaving your hands free for fishing. It is stable in 3 foot seas. Bird watchers, disabled, photgraphers, duck hunters are also extremely interested.
Meanwhile, first responders liked the size and fucntionality:
* Easily loaded between the wheel wells of most any vehicle with a hatchback and secured with a strap.
* Easlily launched by just two responders from the vehicle, over rocks & rough terrain, and into narrow or otherwise inaccessible waters
* Light weight and nearly indestructable
* Easily paddled with speeds above 3 mph by one person
* Provision for 3.5 hp outboard for distance and strong currents
* Handgrips all around for easy entry from water and transport by up to 6 people when used as a stretcher
* stability and self bailing for class IV rapids and heavy surf
During field testing of the prototypes, we received lots of attention from the public and a recurring interest from divers.
Our quest here is not to defend the boat for this use. We are asking for ways to make the boat better for those who would like it for diving. It seems that most kayak divers do not like removing their gear while still in the water and trying to secure it to the kayak especially in high seas. Even after removing their gear, they often turn over the kayak while re-entering . . . testing the security of their recently stored gear.
The video was done to merely cover these 2 points.
Your comments & suggestions are appreciated.
John Zimmerlee
404-394-6930
john.zimmerlee@gmail.com
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