1) How much does it cost?
Ans: Suggested Retail $1,395 for the Explorer 1 and $2795 for the Explorer II.
2) Is there one for two people?
Ans: Yes, we have a two person HydroBike. Also, two single
bikes can be combined together with a kit to make a double.
3) How much does it weigh?
Ans: 125 lbs.
4) How much can it hold? (capacity)
Ans: 400
lbs.
5) Does it come in different colors?
Ans:
Color choices for pontoons - yellow or hunter green. Choices for console
& deck - electric green, purple or hunter green.
6) How fast does it go?
Ans: Average speed is
4-6 mph, it can go up to 10 mph.
7) What are the floats made of?
Ans: Seamless,
rotationally molded polyethylene.
8) What kind of clothing should I wear, will I get
wet?
Ans: Any comfortable clothing, maybe a light jacket
for cooler days. You will not get wet.
9) What are the dimensions? (height, width & length)
Ans: 53" x 42" x 10'
10) How is it transported?
Ans: Fully
assembled; trailer, roof rack or back of any standard pickup.
Disassembled; smaller pickup, van or even a large car trunk.
11) Why does it look like there is a hesitation when people are
pedaling?
Ans: Water friction, this will disappear with
experience.
12) Where would I ride it?
Ans: On almost any
body of water.
13) How deep does the water have to be for it to work?
Ans: It only needs a depth of 18".
14) How stable is it?
Ans: Very stable, it
will not tip over when the rider is standing or sitting on the side-decks.
It's also stable in high waves and swells.
15) What kind of maintenance is required?
Ans:
The drive train oil will need to be changed once a year, apply chain oil
as needed. Saltwater will require "rinsing" of the bike and additional
lubrication of chain and pedals.
16) Is there a warranty?
Ans: Yes, there is a 1 year warranty on all major parts,
and a 30 day warranty on maintenance type parts. (ie: chain, pedals, knobs
etc.) Manufacturer alsoI offers an extended warranty.
17) Is it hard to get parts, or have it serviced?
Ans: No, all parts are shipped priority mail, directly to you, and
most bike shops can service them as well as dealers.
18) Can children ride them too?
Ans: Most
children ages 9 and up are able to ride themselves, as long as they are
able to reach the pedals. You can also purchase a child's seat for ages 2-5 to
ride with an adult. The console is not to be used as a seat.
19) How long have you been in Business?
Ans:
Since 1990, first three years dedicated to engineering a quality
product.
20) Can it be taken apart for storage?
Ans:
Yes, the floats can be removed with only two hand knobs per float, for
easy storage. (no tools needed)
21) Are there any accessories?
Ans: Yes, there's a whole line of accessories: Carrying straps; kids' seat; fishing rod holder; caryying straps,anchor and navigational lights; electric trolling motor; towing harness; hunting blind; camo float covers;heart rate monitor;depth finder mount; 12 " fisherman's seat; drive train refill kit; chain oil; rust inhibitor. To inquire about the accessories, click here:
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22) How does it do in saltwater vs. fresh?
Ans: Constructed for use in saltwater as well as fresh, although
saltwater does require a bit more maintenance.
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