[Carl in Tampa]

My slow progress in regaining the ability to walk after spine surgery has moved me to go ahead and get a mobility scooter so I can get out and socialize.

I envision using it on cruise ships from Florida ports in order to avoid the hassle of airline travel. It would also be used for such things as outings to the Town Squares and visiting restaurants.

A salesperson at one place advised getting a 4 wheel scooter for stability. Another recommended a 3 wheel to allow a bit more stretching out of the legs into the area where the presence of the wheels would be confining on a 4 wheel. Of course, a 3 wheel would have a tighter turning radius and be more agile in close quarters.

There may be a limited audience for this question, but are there any scooter users reading this who could make a recommendation one way or the other in this area?

Opinions on the make and model of scooter to obtain would also be appreciated.

I will be putting an electrical lift on the back of my car that will accommodate either style.