Patent ID: 6035799
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
An accessory arrangement for converting a water buoyant board such as a sail board or surfboard into a kayak type paddling craft, said board having a bow, a stern and a top wall, said arrangement comprising a chassis including a pair of spaced generally parallel rails; first connectors to firmly secure said chassis to said board over said top wall with said rails extending longitudinally or said board, each rail having a rear end portion and a front end portion, a seat extending transversely of and secured to said rear end portions, a foot rest extending transversely of and slidable on said front end portions; adjustable second connectors for releasably securing said foot rest to said front end portions in longitudinally adjusted position therealong, whereby a user, seated on said seat with his legs on said foot rest and facing towards said bow, may use a double paddle oar for propulsion:wherein said first connectors includes at least a few suction cups secured to and located under said chassis for adhering to said top wall, and screws carried by said chassis to be screwed into screw inserts in said top wall.