Marine propulsion – Operator powered drive for propelling means – Rotary cranking arm
Patent
1980-04-09
1982-03-09
Blix, Trygve M.
Marine propulsion
Operator powered drive for propelling means
Rotary cranking arm
114 58, 114 61, 114144R, 114363, B63H 1612
Patent
active
043187005
ABSTRACT:
A watercraft has two pontoons interconnected by framework which supports a propelling unit adjacent its bow end. The unit includes a paddle wheel between the two pontoons with exposed pedals to be engaged by the feet of a seated occupant. A rudder is attached to the stern end of the framework to an intermediate portion of which a seating unit is attached adjacent which the rudder control is located. An outboard motor may be attached to the rear end of the framework and the seating unit, constructed to enable the watercraft to accommodate two persons seated back-to-back, is adjustable lengthwise of the framework.
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Avila Stephen P.
Blix Trygve M.
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