Patent ID: 7487735
Filing Date: 2009-02-10
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. An ocean going vessel with interchangeable superstructure and a hull, comprising: said superstructure having control units for controlling propulsion and steering; said hull having propulsion and steering components that are controlled by said control units; said hull having a horizontal deck entirely above a waterline on which said superstructure is mounted; said hull having a first connection interface on the deck of said hull that has first quick connect and disconnect couplings; and said superstructure having a base and a second connection interface having second quick connect and disconnect couplings, wherein said base of said superstructure mounts on said deck and said second quick connect and disconnect couplings of said second connection interface of said superstructure connect and disconnect with the first quick connect and disconnect couplings of said first connection interface of said hull, enabling multiple times of quick connect and disconnect mounting of the superstructure on the deck of the hull, and multiple times of quick connect and disconnect coupling between the control units of the superstructure and the components of the hull being controlled.