On shore mobility? Scooters, bikes, etc.

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   Scooters are a inherentaccident risc with the little wheels especially in uneven terrain.Best solution would be a folding e-bike, with load carrying accessories.

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Fendant Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 03 November 2012 Location: Switzerland Status: Offline Points: 1671	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fendant Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 March 2025 at 06:51
	Scooters are a inherentaccident risc with the little wheels especially in uneven terrain. Best solution would be a folding e-bike, with load carrying accessories.
	Frank

Typ2003 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Sub Lieutenant Joined: 22 January 2025 Status: Offline Points: 12	Post Options Post Reply Quote Typ2003 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2025 at 09:51
	Hi everyone, I’m about to take delivery of my Hanse 460 (finally!). For those short dashes from the marina to the nearest bakery or hardware store, I’ve armed myself with an electric Brompton. It folds into a neat little bag, and once I take the battery off, it's lighter than most e-scooters and way cooler looking (at least that’s what I tell myself). I plan to charge it via inverter while running the engine or generator, or plug in at the marina if I’m feeling civilized. How are the rest of you handling your “last mile” missions from the dock?

Black Diamond Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admiral Joined: 24 October 2015 Location: Newport, RI, US Status: Offline Points: 1275	Post Options Post Reply Quote Black Diamond Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 15 May 2025 at 13:01
	If you mean how do we get the bike to shore and back as the "last mile" mission, then for us: We use the spinaker halyard to lift the bikes out of the sail locker forward (where they are strapped to the hull for sailing). We lower the bike into the dinghy and reconnect the battery (which was usually charging below deck) once we get to shore. Reverse the process on the way back. Important to note is that your bike WILL get wet. If not from weather then from some clown motoring at high speed thru the anchorage while you are in the dinghy. This is why the Dahon Mariner and other brands use of aluminum, stainless or carbon is important. It won't degrade as easily in the marine environment. I have no knowledge of the Brompton, but its a high end bike so I assume it should be OK.
	Rick S/V Black Diamond Hanse 575 Build #192, Hull# 161 Newport, RI



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