River raft

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1989-03-13

1991-10-29

Basinger, Sherman

Buoys, rafts, and aquatic devices

Rafts

Columnar flotation member

114 61, 114201R, 114357, 114363, 440104, B63B 35613

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050612158

ABSTRACT:
A river raft comprising a first solid pontoon having a hollow interior and a second solid pontoon also having a hollow interior. The first and second pontoons are connected together in a manner so as to define a central portion between the pontoons. The central portion has a depth of less than that of the first and second pontoons. Hatches are formed through the first end second pontoons so as to provide access to the hollow interiors. These hatches are detachably mounted to the upper surface of the pontoons. The first and second pontoons are of a symmetrical configuration. A spar tube connects these symmetrical configurations of pontoons such that the pontoons are maintained in fixed juxtaposition against one another. The first and second pontoons are made of a roto-molded plastic material. The central portion of the raft includes a plurality of openings extending therethrough. These openings are suitable for the receipt of ice chests, water bottles, and other items.

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