Transportable raft assembly

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1992-04-30

1993-08-31

Swinehart, Edwin L.

Ships

Boats, boat component, or attachment

Sectional

441129, 114357, B63B 3500

Patent

active

052399400

ABSTRACT:
An easy to carry raft of two sections that is folded along a longitudinal, vertical center plane for transporting and storage. A keel is made of either a length of flat, flexible plastic, an elongate, flexible nylon strap secured along the hull of the raft, or a length of PVC pipe with transversely extended pipe sections forming strengthening ribs. The strap acts as a hinge when the raft is folded. Cross pipes through the raft sections provide structural rigidity for the raft embodiments having a flexible keel. These cross pipes are removed when the raft is folded for transport and storage. Railings on the deck made of PVC pipe sections or bent aluminum tubing are common to all embodiments, and connect with the PVC pipe ribs in the embodiment having a PVC pipe keel. The raft may be made from a wide choice of foam materials, and in different colors. A solid raft embodiment is disclosed, including railings and cross pipes for further strength.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4443204 (1984-04-01), Perrin
patent: 4662851 (1987-05-01), Foster
patent: 4825799 (1989-05-01), Bergeron et al.

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