{"id":2582,"date":"2014-10-20T21:51:07","date_gmt":"2014-10-20T13:51:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.singaporefishing.org\/blog\/?p=2582"},"modified":"2014-10-20T21:55:13","modified_gmt":"2014-10-20T13:55:13","slug":"kickstarter-projects-new-watercraft-and-batts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singaporefishing.org\/blog\/kickstarter-projects-new-watercraft-and-batts\/","title":{"rendered":"Kickstarter projects; New watercraft and batts?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Kickstarter and it’s rival indiegogo have many wonderful projects that need financial backing. During one of my usual browsing sessions where I look for things to buy<\/del> projects to support, I came across these.<\/p>\n

Check this out. They’re looking to break the world speed record for a human powered watercraft. Their target is 37kph which is just under 20 knots. They explain what they need to complete their project, and how you can help. Personally, I feel what they’re really missing is some rod holders. Never mind the drag it will create.<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1269353040\/help-us-break-a-speed-world-record?ref=users<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

Can you imagine the possibilities though (ignore the fact that it won’t properly float when you’re not moving). You could get around Ubin in about an hour at most. I might be tempted to make a go for Horsburgh too.<\/p>\n

Then, to power their fish finder and other electronics, they can use this:<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/1071086547\/ampy-power-your-devices-from-your-motion?ref=users<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

or this:<\/p>\n

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https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/powerpractical\/the-pronto-fast-charge-battery?ref=users<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Kickstarter and it’s rival indiegogo have many wonderful projects that need financial backing. During one of my usual browsing sessions where I look for things to buy projects to support, I came across these. Check this out. They’re looking to break the world speed record for a human powered watercraft. Their target is 37kph which is just under 20 knots.<\/p>\n

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