Ships – Boats – boat component – or attachment – Circular
Patent
1989-03-01
1990-03-27
Basinger, Sherman D.
Ships
Boats, boat component, or attachment
Circular
114249, 441 40, 440 6, B63B 300
Patent
active
049110942
ABSTRACT:
A float tube and a separate power unit floater combination wherein the power unit floater includes a toroidal shaped float tube and a power unit shaped to fit in a central cavity of the float tube. The power unit further includes a battery and electric motor for turning the propeller. A switchbox, used to control both the speed and direction of the propeller is placed forward on the fisherman's float tube at a location convenient for the fisherman to manipulate. The power unit being attached to the float tube behind the fisherman to allow the fisherman to have a clear area in front of him.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3123840 (1964-03-01), Cefalo, Jr.
patent: 3324488 (1967-06-01), Schulz, Jr.
patent: 3665534 (1972-05-01), McIntyre
patent: 4367689 (1983-01-01), Lukehart et al.
Basinger Sherman D.
Conover Richard C.
Sotelo Jesus D.
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