Pedal Powered Canoe

By:  Cory Cvrk, Denny Duello (entrepreneur,  Vinton, Iowa)  and Dr. R. Pecen.

Problem Definition:

In design and implementation of a pedal powered canoe:

• Fixture must be lightweight.
• Fixture must harness rotary leg motion in the  confines of the canoe.
• Fixture must afford single handed steering.
• Fixture must be portable.

 With the following design outcomes:

• Lightweight bicycle tubing used for frame.
• Bicycle mechanisms transmit power.
• A rudder provides steering.
• Fixture is clamped into and out of canoe.

Project Goals:

Design and construct a fixture that would enable physically disabled persons to enjoy canoeing.

Project Accomplishments:

Pedal Powered Canoeing enables an alternative means of powering a canoe which adapts the canoe to the person.
Cost reduction methods resulted in budget savings.
Project completed on time.