Ships – Boats – boat component – or attachment – Collapsible
Patent
1993-04-15
1993-11-02
Mitchell, David M.
Ships
Boats, boat component, or attachment
Collapsible
114 391, 114 61, 114162, B63H 904
Patent
active
052575942
ABSTRACT:
A suitcase boat in accordance with the invention comprises a platform or hull for supporting a person and/or objects while the boat is floating on the water and the hull comprises a plurality of pan sections interconnected along a transverse axis normal to a longitudinal axis of the boat when the pan sections are in an extended position end to end. The pan sections are relatively foldable or pivotable about the transverse axis to a confronting position forming a hollow rectangular enclosure similar to a suitcase for carrying a plurality of detached flotation elements, seats and other components of the boat. The flotation elements are detachably securable to the pan sections in an extended position for supporting the boat on the water. The flotation elements are dimensioned for containment within the hollow enclosure when the pan sections are in the confronting position for easy carrying. The flotation elements are securable to the extended pan sections at a plurality of different levels to provide a flat bottom or tunnel hull boat. The boat is useful as a rowboat, dinghy, power boat, sail boat or motor boat and can be easily carried and transported from place to place when folded up in suitcase form.
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Avila Stephen P.
Mitchell David M.
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