A rigid inflatable boat comprising: a hull comprising a stern; two inflatable tubes on opposing sides of the boat, each inflation tube comprising a terminal portion at the aft end of the tube; and a buoyant structure being located at the stern and mounted relative to the hull so as to increase the buoyancy of the boat; wherein the buoyant structure comprises a sealable powertrain container housing a drive mechanism for driving the boat and side portions on opposing sides of the container, wherein each side portion envelops one of the terminal portions of the inflatable tubes.


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    Title :

    BUOYANT STERN STRUCTURE


    Additional title:

    SCHWIMMENDE HECKSTRUKTUR
    STRUCTURE DE POUPE FLOTTANTE


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2025-03-12


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63B Schiffe oder sonstige Wasserfahrzeuge , SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS / B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING



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