Patent ID: 6484661
Filing Date: 2002-11-26
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A seaworthy attachment for an inflatable boat comprising, a rigid deck assembly to overlay a floating surface, the rigid deck having parallel sets of support rib members with concave lower surfaces to engage the upper surface of the flotation, the rigid deck further including a perimeter horizontal plank overlying the frame members to allow a user to walk around the perimeter of the flotation and extending aft of a transom at the stern end, the rigid deck further including a bridge shelter within the perimeter of the rigid deck, the rigid deck further including a rigid wheelhouse cabin enclosure within the perimeter of the rigid deck, the rigid deck further including collision protections having two half support ribs and a storage compartment with a hatch, the seaworthy rigid deck attachment being light weight, collapsable and transportable.