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A DIY bow thruster/trolling motor option for our Boats.

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I saw this drill paddle and thought it could be a bow thruster for those docking in wind or currents. I am kind of joking here, but hey, it might work. I think the guy in the video could row faster, but maybe he does not want to put his beer down.


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Interesting concept. Can't believe they got a patent on it.
 
I don't have an extension cord long enough.
 
It slices, it dices, it even circumcizes. It could work. Needs a shroud or gage IMO. Bet it could propel a paddle board pretty well.
 
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It slices, it dices, it even circumcizes. I could work. Needs a shroud or gage IMO. Bet it could propel a paddle board pretty well.
Is that a Welch Corgi? Had one growing up as a kid. We named her Goldie.
 
I like it.... Could just sit on one of the tubes or the super mable and just drive around the lake. Grab a few 5ah batteries for my Dewalt cordless drill and off you go :) there are some coves I would like to fish, this would get me in and around there on an inflatable, just anchor boat off the weeds.
 
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