We haven’t figured out cars, but boats are their way to saving some money at the pumps. Check out the new glorified pedal boat. Could this be the answer to revitalize the slumping boating market?

If you don’t care for those pesky “motors” that they’re putting on boats these days, you should check out the Escapade Pedal Boat ($3,500). Its leg-powered, 15-inch two-blade propeller and rotomolded polyethylene hull glides smoothly through any body of water — from shallow canals to the Atlantic. With room for up to three drunkards, the boat sports a protective windshield and high freeboards, built-in bilge pump, collapsible polyester bimini top, and a dry shelf for towels, cameras, and the like.

Thank to Uncrate for the find.