We stumbled across an unusual find at the Miami Boat Show - a paddle-wheeler! The Paddle Qwest 16 is actually a pontoon boat paddle-wheeler. So it's doubly unique, since it can be powered by either pedaling or by electricity. And yes, that IS a solar panel you see on the stern.


Your first step to shaving off a few pounds via pedal-power is to read Gary's full review of the boat, Paddle Qwest 16: Pedal Your Way to Fun.

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Written by: Gary Reich
Gary Reich is a Chesapeake Bay-based freelance writer and photojournalist with over 25 years of experience in the marine industry. He is the former editor of PropTalk Magazine and was the managing editor of the Waterway Guide. His writing and photography have been published in PassageMaker Magazine, Soundings, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Yachting Magazine, and Lakeland Boating, among others.