Stand-up paddle board outrigger system
OwnerLee Francis Hudsoninventor
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Abstract
An outrigger system for a paddle board uses an outrigger that is connected to the board via a pair of spaced apart extension arms that are angled upwardly above the water. A pair of plates is positioned onto opposing deck surfaces of the board and strapped together at either end and tightened so that boards of various sizes can be accommodated. The upper plate receives one end of the extension arm. Two such plate systems are provided with the lower plate spaced apart from the board surface via a riser system to help prevent plate twisting during board travel. One or two kick bars run between the two extension arms and provide a basis of side support for a rider who may be fishing and provide a rectangular frame for installing a deck between board and outrigger.
Claims14
An outrigger system for use with a paddle board having an upper surface, a lower surface, a bow, a stern, a port side, and a starboard side, the outrigger system comprising:
- an outrigger;
- a pair of extension arms, each extension arm having a first end attached to the outrigger and a second end removably attached to the paddle board via a strap system;
- the strap system comprising a top plate attached to the upper surface of the paddle board;
- a bottom plate attached to the lower surface of the paddle board;
- a first strap connecting the top plate and the bottom plate and passing on the port side of the paddle board;
- a second strap connecting the top plate and the bottom plate and passing on the starboard side of the paddle board;
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- wherein the bottom plate is attached to the lower surface of the paddle board via a riser that extends between the bottom plate and the lower surface of the paddle board.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.