A pedal assembly and steering assembly are disclosed for converting an inflatable, drop stitch paddle watercraft into a pedal watercraft. The pedal assembly includes a mounting plate and mounting bracket for supporting a geared drive shaft in an opening extending through the floor of the watercraft. The steering assembly includes a rudder connected to a tiller through push pull cables.

A pedal assembly and steering assembly are disclosed for converting an inflatable, drop stitch paddle watercraft into a pedal watercraft. The pedal assembly includes a mounting plate and mounting bracket for supporting a geared drive shaft in an opening extending through the floor of the watercraft. The steering assembly includes a rudder connected to a tiller through push pull cables.

Water craft comprising a hull, with an opening and a lowerable segment arranged in said opening. The lowerable segment is coupled to the hull via a lifting mechanism for lowering or raising the lowerable segment with respect to the hull between a first position in which an outer surface of a bottom wall of the segment is substantially flush with the outer surface of a bottom of the hull adjacent to the segment, and a second position wherein the segment is arranged below the water line of the hull. The lowerable segment comprises a lower watertight compartment and an upper compartment that can at least partially be filled with water when the segment is lowered and can be drained when the segment is raised. When in the first position, a wall between the lower and upper compartment is arranged at a level at or near the water line.

Water craft comprising a hull, with an opening and a lowerable segment arranged in said opening. The lowerable segment is coupled to the hull via a lifting mechanism for lowering or raising the lowerable segment with respect to the hull between a first position in which an outer surface of a bottom wall of the segment is substantially flush with the outer surface of a bottom of the hull adjacent to the segment, and a second position wherein the segment is arranged below the water line of the hull. The lowerable segment comprises a lower watertight compartment and an upper compartment that can at least partially be filled with water when the segment is lowered and can be drained when the segment is raised. When in the first position, a wall between the lower and upper compartment is arranged at a level at or near the water line.

A vessel for operation on a water surface, having a hull that creates a waveform that attracts aquatic animals such as dolphins when traveling at a speed of 9 to 13 knots. The hull comprises a bow, a rounded stern and a midship section extending from the bow to the stern. The hull has a ratio of a waterline beam to a radius of the stern in a range between 2.0-2.5, and a speed-to-length ratio in a range between 1.5-1.7 to create a soft, curling wake in which dolphins can surf and jump. The hull further has a length-to-beam ratio between 2.5 to 3.0, a flat bottom aft, a high deadrise at the bow, and a full midsection with a longitudinal center of gravity located 52% to 56% aft of a beginning of a waterline to result in a low prismatic coefficient of the hull.

A vessel for operation on a water surface, having a hull that creates a waveform that attracts aquatic animals such as dolphins when traveling at a speed of 9 to 13 knots. The hull comprises a bow, a rounded stern and a midship section extending from the bow to the stern. The hull has a ratio of a waterline beam to a radius of the stern in a range between 2.0-2.5, and a speed-to-length ratio in a range between 1.5-1.7 to create a soft, curling wake in which dolphins can surf and jump. The hull further has a length-to-beam ratio between 2.5 to 3.0, a flat bottom aft, a high deadrise at the bow, and a full midsection with a longitudinal center of gravity located 52% to 56% aft of a beginning of a waterline to result in a low prismatic coefficient of the hull.

To improve the hydrodynamic efficiency of a vessel, a rudder trunk for a vessel is proposed, comprising a rudder stock tube, a receiving shaft and a holder for holding the rudder stock tube in the receiving shaft, wherein, in a state of the rudder stock tube being arranged in the receiving shaft, an intermediate space is provided between the rudder stock tube and the receiving shaft, wherein the holder comprises at least one holder element and at least one complementary holder piece, wherein the at least one holder element is arranged on the rudder stock tube, wherein the at least one complementary holder piece is arranged on the receiving shaft, and wherein the at least one holder element and/or that at least one complementary holder piece projects into the intermediate space in the state of the rudder trunk being arranged in the receiving shaft.

To improve the hydrodynamic efficiency of a vessel, a rudder trunk for a vessel is proposed, comprising a rudder stock tube, a receiving shaft and a holder for holding the rudder stock tube in the receiving shaft, wherein, in a state of the rudder stock tube being arranged in the receiving shaft, an intermediate space is provided between the rudder stock tube and the receiving shaft, wherein the holder comprises at least one holder element and at least one complementary holder piece, wherein the at least one holder element is arranged on the rudder stock tube, wherein the at least one complementary holder piece is arranged on the receiving shaft, and wherein the at least one holder element and/or that at least one complementary holder piece projects into the intermediate space in the state of the rudder trunk being arranged in the receiving shaft.

To improve the hydrodynamic efficiency of a vessel, a rudder trunk for a vessel is proposed, comprising a rudder stock tube, a receiving shaft and a holder for holding the rudder stock tube in the receiving shaft, wherein, in a state of the rudder stock tube being arranged in the receiving shaft, an intermediate space is provided between the rudder stock tube and the receiving shaft, wherein the holder comprises at least one holder element and at least one complementary holder piece, wherein the at least one holder element is arranged on the rudder stock tube, wherein the at least one complementary holder piece is arranged on the receiving shaft, and wherein the at least one holder element and/or that at least one complementary holder piece projects into the intermediate space in the state of the rudder trunk being arranged in the receiving shaft.

To improve the hydrodynamic efficiency of a vessel, a rudder trunk for a vessel is proposed, comprising a rudder stock tube, a receiving shaft and a holder for holding the rudder stock tube in the receiving shaft, wherein, in a state of the rudder stock tube being arranged in the receiving shaft, an intermediate space is provided between the rudder stock tube and the receiving shaft, wherein the holder comprises at least one holder element and at least one complementary holder piece, wherein the at least one holder element is arranged on the rudder stock tube, wherein the at least one complementary holder piece is arranged on the receiving shaft, and wherein the at least one holder element and/or that at least one complementary holder piece projects into the intermediate space in the state of the rudder trunk being arranged in the receiving shaft.

A stern operatively mounted universal transducer for boat includes a mounting device, having upper and lower brackets, for securement to the boat, preferably its transom, the upper and lower brackets secure a drive cylinder, which when operative, lowers a drive rod for shifting a sonic transducer upwardly above the water, or downwardly into the water to scope the surrounding underwater typography. A pair of guide rods shiftably extend through the upper and lower brackets, and at their upper ends, secure to a motor and gear housing, the guide rods at their lower ends secure to a base plate. A transducer shaft extends into the motor housing which provides for its pivoting, and at its lower end, extends downwardly through the base plate, and secures a transducer mounting plate, to which the transducer is affixed, in preparation for its usage. Electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic pressure can be used to pivot the transducer shaft, and to raise and lower the base plate that connects with the drive shaft, the latter when operative, raises or lowers the entire transducer assembly into and out of the water, during application.

A stern operatively mounted universal transducer for boat includes a mounting device, having upper and lower brackets, for securement to the boat, preferably its transom, the upper and lower brackets secure a drive cylinder, which when operative, lowers a drive rod for shifting a sonic transducer upwardly above the water, or downwardly into the water to scope the surrounding underwater typography. A pair of guide rods shiftably extend through the upper and lower brackets, and at their upper ends, secure to a motor and gear housing, the guide rods at their lower ends secure to a base plate. A transducer shaft extends into the motor housing which provides for its pivoting, and at its lower end, extends downwardly through the base plate, and secures a transducer mounting plate, to which the transducer is affixed, in preparation for its usage. Electrical, pneumatic, or hydraulic pressure can be used to pivot the transducer shaft, and to raise and lower the base plate that connects with the drive shaft, the latter when operative, raises or lowers the entire transducer assembly into and out of the water, during application.