Patent ID: 6543378
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: B63B,B63H

Abstract:
Watercraft apparatus comprising: a rigid platform supporting a seat on an upper surface thereof; a rudder engaged at a rearward end of the platform and extending downwardly for providing stability to the apparatus; a strut extending forward of the platform and supporting a propulsion unit mounting means; a frame engaged with the strut and extending downwardly therefrom and supporting an electrical battery; and a toroidal flotation structure engaged with the strut for floating the apparatus on a body of water, the frame received within a central aperture of the flotation structure, a bottom cover integral with the flotation means and positioned so as to close the center aperture at a lower surface of the flotation structure; the rigid platform being hinged for moving between a lowered position in resting contact with the strut, and a raised position for gaining access to the electrical battery.