Patent ID: 6500034
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: B63B,B63H

Abstract:
A water apparatus, comprising:a body made from a material that allows the body to float on water; and a drive system connected to the body, the drive system including: (i) a propeller that is positioned below the body; (ii) a shaft having a first end coupled to the propeller and an opposing second end; (iii) a drive mechanism coupled to the second end of the shaft; and (iv) a control coupled to the drive mechanism; a steering system operatively connected to the body, the steering system having a rudder, a handle, and a link assembly operatively coupling the handle and the rudder, wherein the link assembly includes: (a) a steering shaft having a first end and a second end connected to the handle; (b) a first flywheel coupled to the first end of the steering shaft; (c) a second flywheel coupled to the rudder; (d) a pair of crossing rods each having opposing ends connected to the first and second flywheels; and (e) a universal joint coupling the first flywheel and the first end of the steering shaft.