Pontoon boat
US9108710B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B35/613
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pontoon boat has left and right pontoons extending longitudinally, a tunnel therebetween, and a deck supported thereon. Bow and stern ends, and a boat length therebetween, are defined by at least one of the pontoons and the deck. An opening of the deck communicating with a tunnel thereunder has an outboard engine mounted therein and a hatch disposed thereover. A longitudinal center plane is vertical and equidistant from the bow and stern ends. A drive unit of the engine has a driveshaft, a propeller shaft operatively connected thereto, and a propeller connected to the propeller shaft. A mounting bracket connects the drive unit to the deck. The engine is disposed forward of the stern end by a distance at least equal to one-fourth of the boat length. The engine is aligned with or rearward of a longitudinal center plane. A method of operating the pontoon boat is also disclosed.
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