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Hull assembly for a pontoon boat

US11643176B1 · kind B1 · utility

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11References

20Claims

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Assignee

Brunswick Corporation · US

Inventors

Eric S. Mueller · Fond du Lac, US
Daniel J. Balogh · Menasha, US
Wayne M. Jaszewski · Sparta, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 15, 2021
Grant date	May 9, 2023
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Aug 26, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB63H2025/425
WIPO fieldTransport
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hull assembly for a pontoon boat includes a hull extending in a longitudinal direction between a front end and a rear end. A first thruster assembly is attached to a first lateral side of the hull. A second thruster assembly is attached to a second lateral side of the hull. The first and second thruster assemblies include respective thrust units that are each movable between a deployed position and a stowed position.

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