Multi-purpose, plastic molded, sit-on-top kayak
OwnerThomas Eckertinventor
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A plastic molded, sit-on-top kayak of unique size and shape is disclosed with various components which provide multi-purpose usage. The kayak is especially useful for multi-purposes such as sailing kayak surfing, scuba diving, paddling, touring and electric motorized usage. The kayak has attachment points integrally molded that provide for these multi-purposes. An important component of the invention includes a removable backrest that additionally provides secure waterproof storage of the operator's personal items. The backrest can be easily removed and reattached securely in place when desired. The ability to easily remove a backrest or backpack option also enables a desirable compact capability for transportation and storage by a user. Additional benefits of this feature provide for a smaller profile for packaging and commercial transportation. The kayak as disclosed may be formed for the most part, typically by blow molding, rotational molding, injection molding, rim molding, fiberglass and thermoforming, and by using a wide variety of polymer materials that may be suitable.
A plastic formed, sit-on-top kayak defining a flat, continuous bottom surface, a downwardly sloping front end which together with two outer grooves and a centrally V-shaped reinforcing groove for directing water flow along the bottom surface, thereby improve directional stability and control, and a raised, reinforcing ridge disposed centrally along the kayak and extending forwardly from a rear support seat and extending near the front end of the kayak, the reinforcing ridge together with the V-shaped reinforcing groove thereby improving structural integrity, the sit-on-top kayak defining a double-wall storage space positioned rearward of the kayak, and a partially squared-off tail end behind the storage space forming a mounting platform for attachment thereto of items including a propulsion unit and a rudder and surfing fin, the storage space and squared-off tail providing a stable base having sufficient tensile strength to impart structural integrity to the kayak during use of these items, the reinforcing ridge defining at least one bore hole for securing items, including one or more of a sail, flag indicator, a water bottle holder, recessed trays and a fishing pole.
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