Was doing some research and came across this patent. The only thing the inventor forgot was an automatic sunscreen applicator.
convert stand-up to couch
Key claims:
a. to provide a kit that increases buoyancy and stability for stand up PWC sufficient to be operated as a sit down PWC with multiple riders while maintaining optimum geometry for peak performance.
b. to provide a kit that can be easily installed on a non modified stand up PWC with minimum pieces and attachments.
c. to provide a hull that allows one piece installation on elliptical shaped PWC and can be manufactured with fewer molds.
d. to provide a hull that extends the bow of a stand up PWC with minimum water flow disruption.
e. to provide a hull that can be contoured to provide specific static and dynamic performance characteristics.
f. to provide a hull that extends buoyancy behind the transom of stand up PWC without impeding water jet flow or turning capability.
g. to provide a seat assembly that comfortably seats multiple riders in tandem.
h. to provide a seat assembly that fills the stand up foot well, increasing buoyancy, while providing hand access to controls.
i. to provide a seat assembly that supports the handle pole for sit down riding.
j. to provide a seat assembly that provides righting floatation when the PWC is overturned.
k. to provide a seat assembly that provides storage space.
l. to provide a seat assembly that assists deep water boarding.
m. to provide a seat assembly that can mount a thrust reversing system or retractable boarding step.
n. to provide a kit that can be manufactured with common PWC materials and processes.
o. to provide a fail safe attachment strategy.
p. to provide an attachment strategy that minimizes dimensional tolerance requirements
q. to provide an attachment strategy that concurrently fastens the hull, seat and PWC securely together with minimum fasteners.
convert stand-up to couch
Key claims:
a. to provide a kit that increases buoyancy and stability for stand up PWC sufficient to be operated as a sit down PWC with multiple riders while maintaining optimum geometry for peak performance.
b. to provide a kit that can be easily installed on a non modified stand up PWC with minimum pieces and attachments.
c. to provide a hull that allows one piece installation on elliptical shaped PWC and can be manufactured with fewer molds.
d. to provide a hull that extends the bow of a stand up PWC with minimum water flow disruption.
e. to provide a hull that can be contoured to provide specific static and dynamic performance characteristics.
f. to provide a hull that extends buoyancy behind the transom of stand up PWC without impeding water jet flow or turning capability.
g. to provide a seat assembly that comfortably seats multiple riders in tandem.
h. to provide a seat assembly that fills the stand up foot well, increasing buoyancy, while providing hand access to controls.
i. to provide a seat assembly that supports the handle pole for sit down riding.
j. to provide a seat assembly that provides righting floatation when the PWC is overturned.
k. to provide a seat assembly that provides storage space.
l. to provide a seat assembly that assists deep water boarding.
m. to provide a seat assembly that can mount a thrust reversing system or retractable boarding step.
n. to provide a kit that can be manufactured with common PWC materials and processes.
o. to provide a fail safe attachment strategy.
p. to provide an attachment strategy that minimizes dimensional tolerance requirements
q. to provide an attachment strategy that concurrently fastens the hull, seat and PWC securely together with minimum fasteners.
