Dry? We have a dodger you can install over the ****.

Smooth pedaling? Yes.

Steering? Small handle / tiller controls rudder. Another raises and lowers it. Handle in the lower side of this image is steering. Very confortable relaxed position for your hand to rest.



Resistance? The standard fins have good performance and little resistance. We have 3 sizes of fins now to increase performance and reduce cadence. Many people pedal these for hours.

Speeds pedaling? There are a bunch of guys that are totally into this. Here is one part of a post on the issue of different fins performance:



Slow cruise (40 cycles per minute):
Standard fins 3.0 MPH
ST fins 3.4 MPH
ST Turbo fins 4.5 MPH

Fast cruise (60 cycles per minute):
Standard fins 4.4 MPH
ST fins 5.0 MPH
ST Turbo fins 5.7 MPH

Sprint speed (average, using GPS):
Standard fins 6.5 MPH
ST fins 7.3 MPH
ST Turbo fins 7.5 MPH

Here is the thread: http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=6270&highlight=speed++turbo

Without the sail and amas? That is the standard Hobie Mirage Adventure, so yes. We just don't recommend shallow moving water conditions.