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Watercraft stabilizer

a technology for stabilizers and watercraft, applied in the field of watercraft, can solve the problems of frame pieces that cannot be assembled, insufficient stabilization, and inability to provide the desired amount of stabilization

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-29
KP TEKNO
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[0007] An example watercraft stabilizer assembly includes a frame comprising a plurality of frame members connected together and a plurality of floats received on the frame. In one example, the frame includes two frame members and in another example the frame

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Various types of watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, and the like, are inherently unstable and prone to tipping during use.
Disadvantageously, the inflatable sections are prone to puncture during use of the watercraft, and often do not provide a desired amount of stabilization.
Disadvantageously, these types of devices include many different frame pieces to assemble, are heavy, and are difficult to attach to the watercraft.
Further, the relatively heavy weight offsets the stabilization benefits of the float, and the frame is susceptible to bending during assembly or during use.

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[0020]FIG. 1 illustrates selected portions of an example watercraft 10, such as a canoe. The watercraft 10 includes a stabilizer assembly 12 that stabilizes the watercraft 10 to provide resistance to tipping.

[0021] In this example, the stabilizer assembly 12 includes a frame 14 having a first frame member 16a and a second frame member 16b that are secured together to form the frame 14. Floats 18 are received onto and supported by the frame 14. In the illustrated example, the frame 14 of the stabilizer assembly 12 is secured at four illustrated locations to the edges 20 of the watercraft 10 using clamps 22.

[0022] Referring to FIG. 2, the float 18 is made of a buoyant material such as foam. In one example, the buoyant material is polystyrene, polyethylene, or other type of foam. In this example, the float 18 comprises a solid body 24 having an opening 26 extending along a longitudinal axis A of the float 18. In one example, the opening 26 is drilled through the solid body 24.

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Abstract

A watercraft stabilizer assembly includes a frame comprising a plurality of frame members connected together and a plurality of floats received on the frame. At least one clamp secures the frame to a watercraft. The clamp comprises clamp members that are securable together such that the frame and a portion of the watercraft are held together between the clamp members.

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RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 719,935, filed Sep. 23, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to watercraft and, more particularly, to a stabilizer assembly for canoes that is lightweight, strong, and easy to assemble. [0003] Various types of watercraft such as canoes, kayaks, and the like, are inherently unstable and prone to tipping during use. [0004] There are several types of devices available to help stabilize the watercraft. A sponson, for example, typically includes inflatable sections that are strapped to a hull of the watercraft to provide buoyant stabilization. Disadvantageously, the inflatable sections are prone to puncture during use of the watercraft, and often do not provide a desired amount of stabilization. [0005] Other stabilizer devices include heavy frames that attach to sides of the watercraft and extend into the water. The frame supports floats that stabilize the watercra...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B43/14
CPCB63B43/14B63B34/26
Inventor PAGE, JAMES D.
Owner KP TEKNO