Patent ID: 6164237
Filing Date: 2000-12-26
Classification: B63B,B63H

Abstract:
An inflatable watercraft comprising:an annular flotation member which substantially surrounds an interior of said watercraft, said flotation member having a generally oval form which defines first and second sides and forward and rearward ends of said watercraft;a half-floor member which is mounted to said flotation member across a forward end of said interior so as to form a seating area which is positioned proximate a predetermined water level when said watercraft is afloat and an operator is seated therein, said half-floor member comprising at least one flotation member which is partially submerged below said predetermined water level when said watercraft is afloat and an operator is seated therein; anda floor opening formed in a rearward end of said interior generally opposite said forward end for permitting passage of said operator's legs therethrough;so that when said watercraft is afloat and said operator is seated on said half-floor, said operator's buttocks will be positioned approximately at said water level so that said operator's legs will extend forwardly and downwardly at a shallow angle through said floor opening for efficient paddling propulsion of said watercraft.