Patent ID: 6490989
Filing Date: 2002-12-10
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A propelling system for propelling a fisherman flotation device, the propelling system:a frame assembly having a plurality of strap members, each of said strap members being adapted for selectively engaging the floatation device such that said strap members are for securing said frame assembly to the floatation device; a propelling assembly being coupled to said frame assembly, said propelling assembly adapted for propelling the flotation device along the top of the water when a fisherman is positioned in the floatation device; at least one rod member being coupled to said frame member, said rod member being adapted for holding a fishing rod, said rod member being adapted for being positioned proximate the fisherman such that said rod member facilitates access to the fishing rod by the fisherman when the fisherman is positioned in the floatation device; said frame assembly having a frame member, said frame member being adapted for extending around the floatation device such that the floatation device is positioned above said frame member of said frame assembly, said strap members being coupled to said frame member such that said strap members are for securing the floatation device on top of said frame member of said frame assembly; and said frame member of said frame assembly having a foot portion, said foot portion being positioned opposite said propelling assembly such that said foot portion downwardly extends from a main portion of said frame member, said foot portion of said frame member being adapted for supporting feet of the fisherman when the fisherman is positioned in the floatation device.