Patent ID: 6083066
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
A rowing apparatus for a boat having a forward to rearward longitudinal axis, said apparatus comprising:a frame adapted to be pivotally supported from a mount attached to said boat;a first rotary energy conveying component, which has a first periphery and is rotatable about a first axis oriented substantially vertical, said first axis having a first upper end section and a first lower end section;a first lever rigidly connecting to and disposed above said first component, extending outward beyond said first periphery;said frame adapted to support said first axis at predetermined areas above and below said first component;a second rotary energy conveying component in juxtaposition to said first component, having a second periphery and being rotatable about a second axis generally parallel to said first axis, said second axis having a second upper end section and a second lower end section;a second lever rigidly connecting to and disposed under said second component, extending outward beyond said second periphery;said frame adapted to support said second axis at predetermined areas above and below said second component;at least one said component substantially attached to its concomitant said lever;handle means coupled to said first lever;an oar blade coupled to said second lever;drive means engaging said components in a manner wherein said first and said second components rotate simultaneously in opposite rotational directions; andsaid components arranged in a manner wherein rearward and forward movement of said handle means, relative to said boat, causes a rearward and forward movement, respectively, of said oar blade, relative to said boat.