Outboard skeg

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2006-12-05

2006-12-05

Swinehart, Ed (Department: 3617)

Ships

Boats, boat component, or attachment

Canoe or kayak

C114S165000, C114S162000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07143715

ABSTRACT:
This invention can be fitted to a variety of vessels and accommodate a variety of accessories that may require deployment or retraction such as electronic equipment, downrigger or an outboard skeg mechanism as detailed in the preferred embodiment. This invention in it's preferred embodiment is shown on, but not limited to, the stern of a kayak. It increases the efficiency of linear tracking, allows the handling characteristics of an aquatic vessel to be tuned, and reduces the amount of technical skill required to control the vessel. It can have control linkage to deploy or retract it, can be stowed separate from the vessel, is lightweight, and is easy to assemble and operate.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4556006 (1985-12-01), Kaupat
patent: 5711692 (1998-01-01), Pope

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