We had the apportunity for a 3 year tour to Germany in 1974. I was not convinced I wanted to stay in the Army that long so we went to Colorado for 2.5 years. A great assignment but followed by 13 months in Korea and 3 years at Fort Hood, nowhere Texas.
That made the decision to end our military career.
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Thanks a lot
I just came across the pic of your tandem on a boat trailer. Is that a Malone trailer? Or another manufacturer?
I’m using a Malone Ecolight trailer. I wanted a Yakima Rack and Roll but they were out of stock everywhere (and still are, last time I checked).
Wish I had archived the early prototype videos of the Swedish PodCar when the inventor was first trying to get in into the market. It was a 4 wheeled pedal powered bike (like an enclosed recumbent that also had a battery assist) that had a blue nylon skin on frame full weatherproof enclosure made similar to Feathercraft and Folbot type folding kayaks. There was even a video of the prototype towing a folding boat in a tiny custom trailer.
I followed the progress of the PodCar development for years and even contributed to the crowd-funding on it and was considering buying one. I was afraid they had stalled due to Covid and gave up the project, but now I see they progressed to the point where they are into production but have turned it into a hardshell and wiped all the old marketing videos off the web. Kind of a shame, since the nylon and metal frame shell was very cool. But since there is clearly a market for tiny electric hybrid vehicles in Europe and Asia I can see why they shifted to that version.
Unfortunately, US restrictions will not permit them to sell the vehicles here since 4 wheeled vehicles are not considered bicycles here (only trikes) and they won’t meet US safety standards for cars.
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Just brought home twins!
A pair of Dagger Charleston 15.0’s. Mmmmm!
(Kinda wish I had anticipated the gravity of the moment and washed the car before picking them up)
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It occurs to me I never posted a pic of this set-up after I finally got the trailer fully assembled, inspected, registered, titled, and on the road.
Malone EcoLight trailer with Malone SeaWing saddles, NRS loop straps, and the crappy Pelican, lol. The first pic was taken during the trailer’s maiden voyage on August 3, which was a trip to the local water hole (Lake Mead).
I later added my cargo box and the Malone safety pole to remind me the trailer is back there! I also discovered the Pelican rides more securely upside-down. (Those pics are from my Navajo Lake, UT trip.)
The trailer assembly process didn’t quite go smoothly, but I eventually got it together. I’ve used it enough now that I should probably go ahead and write a proper review.
I wanted a Yakima Rack and Roll 66 trailer but they seem to be out of stock indefinitely, though Yakima assures me it’s not discontinued. 
Plus, the Yakima would have cost at least twice as much.
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It’s a regular boat trailer that I bought used for $450 and took the bunks off then added I" galvanized conduit for cross bars.
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Well, here you go - you asked, and this is my setup for a car that cannot have roof racks installed without drilling, and no provisions for the clamp-on style.
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no number on the kayak?
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Ohhhhhhh, that is a GREAT idea!!!
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I like the color-coordination! 
That’s a good thing. Yes?
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Absolutely
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nice model is?
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Impex Force 4 . It has a variety of cosmetic issues. Multiple superficial spider cracks and some mismatched gelcoat. But it is structurally fine. Will paddle it as is for a few weeks, then do repairs over the winter. It was fairly cheap, for a boat of this caliber.
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nice like the color and shape
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Nice score!
I told myself I’d fix the hull properly “over the winter” after I rescued a rare composite Perception Avatar from a barn sale for $300 and slapped “temporary” Tear-Aid clear patches over the spider cracks and gouges. That was over 2 years ago and I’m still paddling with band-aids!
As clean and well-maintained as all your boats (and truck) appear, I’m guessing you have more discipline than I do in finishing restoration projects.
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