Sea-Cycle Use
There are no special skills or training needed to operate a Sea-Cycle.
If you know the rules of the waterway then you are ready for some fun! It is somewhat of a cross between a paddle boat, a kayak & a bicycle. Unlike paddle boats, it can actually be steered & move through the water quickly & efficiently. 
User Guide
The Sea-Cycle user guide covers the information that you will need to safely use & transport Sea-Cycles.
Enjoying the Sea-Cycle
Sea-Cycles are designed for both fitness & recreation! You can enjoy riding it for a leisurely outing or an intense workout. They make a great boat tender too!
Recreational Use:
Effortless cruising at 5-7 mph! Children should always have adult supervision of course! Don't forget to wear a life jacket for safety.
Fitness Info:
Speed: Riders in average condition can easily cruise at 10 mph. The records is about 13.5 mph!
Calories: Depending on your body weight & speed, analysis shows that a 150 lb person will burn about 720 calories per hour at the 65% target heart rate.
You can call it recreation or a tool for fitness but we just call it fun!
The catamaran configuration of Sea-Cycles make it a very stable craft. It handles well in most rivers, lakes, sounds and bays; either fresh or salt water. It can maneuver easily through waves, moderate wind & boat wakes. Wear your life jacket for safety & never let children use Sea-Cycles without adult supervision! Sea-Cycles are a fun, safe way to enjoy the water in the quiet of your own power!
Like all watercraft, some conditions are too severe to operate a Sea-Cycle safely. Use common sense and refrain from using your Sea-Cycle under these conditions:
* Breaking waves higher than 3 feet whether it be in fresh or salt water
* Rivers with strong currents or white water
* Winds that exceed 20 MPH
Getting on & off Sea-Cycles
The area between the frame struts is reinforced; use ONLY this area for stepping & standing! Step on to the deck & slide onto the seat.
Steering the Sea-Cycle
Steering is accomplished with the use of the rudder handle that is positioned between the seats on a Sea-Cycle Twin or Limo. By pedaling forward or in reverse you can move both forward & backward respectively. Forceful backward pedaling may cause the drive unit to rotate up. Simply push the drive unit back into position where the pins hold it into place. The tension governing drive rotation may need adjustment if the drive rotates up with light backward movement.
Clearing the propeller
If the propeller becomes clogged with weeds, sometimes just back pedaling will clear them. To further untangle, pull the drive unit back towards you until it rotates up & out of the water. Clear the prop & shaft and push the drive unit back into position until it clicks into position.
Transporting Sea-Cycles
While we do not sell a cart for moving Sea-Cycles, we do have some suggestions:
1. A used jet ski trailer can be the perfect size to transport Sea-Cycles! You can find them very reasonably priced.
2. We use our pontoon boat to store & transport our Sea-Cycle. At the end of the season we break down the Sea-Cycle at the dock next to the pontoon boat and load it on the deck of the boat. We then travel down the river to pull the boat out with the Sea-Cycle on board. We store it on the pontoon boat over the winter (dry pontoons can be stored upside & flat on a smooth surface safely). In the spring we reverse the process to get it dockside easily.
3. Some folks have told us they have made carts with PVC pipe and tires quite inexpensively!
4. Sea-Cycles pontoons can be put on a vehicle with a roof rack using the knobs that hold the struts to the hulls to hold the hulls to your roof rack. The other components should be easy to stow.
Modifications
Sea-Cycles have been engineered to be Coast Guard approved for safety. We cannot endorse modifications but have heard of some innovative changes to them. Some folks have added stick on running lights, trolling motors, sails & trampolines for stowing extra gear such as diving equipment. Keep in mind that any structural changes would VOID the manufacturers warranty. Our Facebook page would be a good place to suggest or discuss ideas.
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