A watercraft includes a central platform having a bow portion and a stern portion removably connectable to each other to define a rigid hull. The central platform further includes an upper flange and a lower flange each extending around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the central platform. The upper flange and the lower flange are separated by a recessed pocket. The watercraft further includes an air-inflatable tube fitted around at least a portion of an outer perimeter of the central platform. When inflated, the air-inflatable tube is at least partially received within the recessed pocket. At least one first locking element is provided on the central platform and at least one second locking element is provided on the air-inflatable tube. The at least one first locking element and the at least one second locking element are configured for locking engagement with each other.


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    Title :

    RIGID WATERCRAFT WITH INFLATABLE PORTION


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    Publication date :

    2024-01-11


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING / B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS



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