Buoys – rafts – and aquatic devices – Water skimming or walking device
Patent
1997-06-05
1998-07-21
Swinehart, Ed L.
Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices
Water skimming or walking device
114315, 114242, B63B 100
Patent
active
057826641
ABSTRACT:
Motorized craft, for propelling a person lying in a horizontal position, comprising a hull (1), a water pipe extending through the craft longitudinally on which a propeller is located and two handles (4) designed to be grasped by the user. The craft of the invention is characterized in that said hull (1) includes on the rear part thereof a surface (2) for supporting the user lying on his stomach, so that at least one portion of his body is supported. The user guides the craft by simply applying pressure with his forearm on the side to which he wants to turn, his legs acting as the rudder. The craft of the invention is simple, light and compact and fits easily into the boot of the car, making it rapid and handy to use.
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