Rusty, I've been a bike nut and gear head since I was a little tyke.  There are definitely connections between self propulsion on land and sailing!
 
Steve Tyree
 
In a message dated 10/31/2003 3:04:32 AM Central Standard Time, mazemusic@yahoo.com writes:
That is fantastic! Thanks for the post, Paul. I am a
bike mechanic at REI in Seattle and now I am thinking
I need to fabricate something with a bike crank, a
chain, a prop...  I should probably just overhaul my
outboard! Is IS a very intriguing idea though.
Hmmmmm...

                               -Rusty