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US 12,497,138 B2Granted
Combination single and double hull watercraft
OwnerEdward Alan Pierceinventor
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Abstract
A paddleboard with a multi-hull underbody includes pontoons defining a parallel-walled channel from nose to tail and an upper deck monolithically joined to the pontoons. The upper deck has longitudinal edges contiguous with an outer curvature of the pontoons. The paddleboard exhibits improved ease of use, speed, stability, energy efficiency, and tracking for both recreational and racing use.
Claims12
A paddleboard (10) with a multi-hull underbody, comprising:
- pontoons (22, 24) defining a continuous, parallel-walled channel (20) therebetween extending from nose (16) to tail (14);
- and
- an upper deck (12) monolithically joined thereto and having longitudinal edges contiguous with an outer curvature of the pontoons (22, 24);
- wherein the nose and tail of the paddleboard are narrower than a central portion thereof;
- and
- wherein the parallel-walled channel has sidewalls normal to an upper surface of the upper deck.
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