Marine propulsion – Operator powered drive for propelling means
Patent
1995-12-28
1997-12-30
Avila, Stephen
Marine propulsion
Operator powered drive for propelling means
440 24, 114 61, B63H 1600
Patent
active
057022747
ABSTRACT:
A floatation device with propeller drive assembly and steerable rudder for use with a ski machine allowing an individual the ability to have a self propelled water craft. The device utilizes a ski machine having a rotating flywheel to provide power for the propeller unit. The ski machine is temporarily mounted to the floatation device with the flywheel in frictional engagement with a drive pulley that transmits power to the propeller unit. A steering mechanism is included to allow the operator to pedal the device across a body of water and back. The ski machine does not require modification and can be easily and quickly removed from the device.
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