Patent ID: 7267074

Claim:
A foldable dinghy, which is comprised of: a. a forward section; wherein the forward section has a bottom surface and a top surface; said bottom surface is solid; said top surface is open; wherein the forward section has a first end and a second end; b. an aft section; wherein the aft section has a bottom surface and a top surface; said bottom surface is solid; said top surface is open; e. means of connection for the forward and aft sections; wherein the forward and aft sections are connected together using a means of connection; wherein the means of connection will allow the forward and aft sections to be folded against each other; d. a seat lock; said seat lock is comprised of a flat planar member and two vertical members that extend a predetermined length; wherein the vertical members are spaced a predetermined distance from each other to allow the seat lock to fit over the forward and aft bulkheads; e. safety step; wherein a plurality of safety steps are provided on the aft section of the device; wherein the safety steps allow individuals to get on and off the dinghy; wherein a non-skid surface is placed on the top surface of the safety steps; f. a seat; wherein a seat is provided in the aft section of the device; wherein the seat extends from one side to the other of the hollow cavity of the aft section; wherein the seat allows the occupants of the dinghy to sit during normal operation of the dinghy; g. gunwale strips; wherein a gunwale strip is provided on the top surface of the forward section; wherein a corresponding gunwale strip is provided on the top surface of the aft section; said gunwale strips are offset; wherein when the device is folded, the gunwale strips provide a water barrier between the sections; h. a means to transport; wherein a means to transport is provided.