Hallo Matthew and all,
Thanks for the link about the Thrustme Kicker, which looks VERY interesting from my point of view - on my recent outing I faced a possible 2 mile row as the wind appeared to die (it didn't in the end), and I have decided to treat myself to not having to face possible rowing like that in future. (Rather encouragingly, my family agrees!)
Lots of things to like about the Kicker, the crucial question being - does it have the oomph? Range queries seem to be answered by the external battery option. The adverts and two reviews I've seen have it driving squishy little inflatable tenders. I suppose it's possible that one of those isn't all that hydrodynamic in terms of thrust needed to push it along, and that the Kicker could propel something larger? I'd like to see more reviews, and something a bit more objective than 'We're moving along very nicely....'
It arrived this month, and all the outlets who've advertised it seem to have sold out already, so anyone who can feed back for us would have had to have been very quick off the mark to get one. Doubtless supply/demand will settle down in due course.
So, more information please when it's available.
Michael Rogers