Watercraft and propulsion systems therefor are described herein. In one example, a watercraft includes a hull configured to float in water and a cockpit configured to carry at least one passenger. The watercraft further includes a fishtail propulsion system that includes a pivot body pivotally coupled to a stern of the hull, the pivot body configured to pivot about an axis, the pivot body further comprising a recess configured to receive a pump system, a flexible paddle coupled to the pivot body such that the paddle pivots about the axis with the pivot body, and a pedal system comprising pedals operably coupled to the pivot body, wherein the pedals are configured to be actuated to cause the pivot body and the paddle to pivot about the axis, thereby causing the paddle to move in a side-to-side manner.


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    Title :

    PERSONAL WATERCRAFT WITH FISHTAIL PROPULSION SYSTEM


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    Publication date :

    2024-06-27


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

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



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