Canterbury Belle Sidecar Boat
I totally dig Ural sidecars, especially of the 2WD variety, but I’ve found an even more novel sidehack rig – the amphibious Canterbury Belle sidecar boat. Constructed circa 1960, both bike and boat measured about eight feet in length, and could carry two people making the combined capacity four people!
2011 Ural Gear-Up Sidecar Review
Deemed too expensive for mass production only five examples were built. Maybe Ural will pick up the torch?
A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.
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168 lbs, that woman in the add is stronger than she looks!
LOL. I hate sidecars because of the handling, but this is awesome. Great find. Launching seems like a lower back destroyer.