Rigid inflatable boat with adaptable hull
US6223677A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B7/08
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adaptable, multi-purpose boat includes a rigid hull and a buoyant sponson removably connected to the rigid hull. The rigid hull includes a plurality of rigid ribs that are each constructed from a pair of sidewall portions and a `V` angled keel portion, and are connected to form sides, a keel, and a `V` angled bottom interposed between the sides and the keel. The plurality of rigid ribs includes a plurality of hull connectors arranged in a predetermined organized pattern, such that a variety of external components may be removably fastened to the boat using at least one of the plurality of hull connectors. As a result, the boat is repeatedly reconfigurable to adapt to multiple post-fabrication purposes.
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