Compact semi-collapsible watercraft

Details Compact semi-collapsible watercraft Compact semi-collapsible watercraft

1995-06-07

1997-04-08

Avila, Stephen

Ships

Boats, boat component, or attachment

Sectional

114123, B63B 700

Patent

active

056178107

ABSTRACT:
A rigid watercraft has a three-sectioned hull including a main hull portion and a pair of flotation-sealed outside sponsons at the starboard and port sides thereof. A double-hinge pivot is disposed between each sponson and the main hull portion of the watercraft. The double-hinge pivot has respective pivot axes which are parallel to each other. The watercraft has a first storage or transport position in which the pair of sponsons are folded within the main hull portion, and the watercraft has a second operational position in which the pair of sponsons are pivoted outwardly of the main hull portion of the watercraft, thereby forming a smooth continuation of the hull in the water. The watercraft has a releasable latch between each sponson and the main hull portion of the watercraft. The releasable latch automatically locks each sponson to the main hull portion of the watercraft as the respective sponson has been pivoted outwardly therefrom. The watercraft has a lip formed longitudinally on each sponson and a longitudinal edge on the main hull. The lip presses against the edge on the main hull when the watercraft is in the operational position.

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