Speed maneuvering water craft and controls

Details Speed maneuvering water craft and controls Speed maneuvering water craft and controls

1985-08-30

1987-02-10

Basinger, Sherman D.

Ships

Boats, boat component, or attachment

Circular

114270, 440 5, B63B 300, B63H 21165

Patent

active

046415998

ABSTRACT:
A highly maneuverable water craft for recreational enthusiasts with two hydraulically controlled and driven reversible propellers directionally fixed to a toroidal peripheral hull section which encircles a thinner interior platform section. The toroidal exterior hull provides stability for the platform in water, allowing the water craft to quickly spin, translate, stop and start. The directionally fixed propellers are not impacted by translation or spin and provide rugged and simplified construction. Placement of two fixed reversible propellers on the peripheral hull section provides maximum turning torque and allows elimination of a rudder or directional actuators. Control is provided by a novel pilot actuator and four-way valves assembly. Bumper strips, propeller guards, handholds and deadman switches can be provided for safety in handling this extremely maneuverable water craft.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2058383 (1936-10-01), Maynes
patent: 3807343 (1974-04-01), Peebles
patent: 3827387 (1974-08-01), Morgan
patent: 3983833 (1976-10-01), Eickmann
patent: 4367689 (1983-01-01), Lukehart et al.

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