Patent ID: 6182594
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: B63B,B63H

Abstract:
A device for facilitating towing an innertube on a surface of water by a pulling watercraft traveling in a boat direction, the device steerable by a rider riding in the innertube for attaining a second direction different from the boat direction, the device comprising:a shell for receiving the innertube, and for coupling to the pulling watercraft for riding substantially on the water surface;at least one rudder fin attached pivotably to an underside of the shell for being under the water surface at least in part;a rudder operable by the rider for pivoting the rudder fin relative to the shell, the rudder thereby steering the shell by the rudder fin engaging the water, wherein the rudder includes at least one steering rope coupled with the rudder fin and operable by the rider; andat least one tube, and wherein the steering rope runs through the tube at least in part.