William A Aubrey

US Patent:

7946242, May 24, 2011

Filed:

Apr 20, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/799291

Inventors:

William Alfred Aubrey - Oshkosh WI, US

International Classification:

B63B 35/71
B63B 39/00
B63B 39/06
B63B 43/04

US Classification:

114347, 114126

Abstract:

The addition of flares to a kayak hull at or above the hulls shear/water line will increase the kayak's stability in rough water conditions by providing secondary stability by increasing the effective hull cross section of the kayak when waves interact with the flares. The location of the flares above the shear/water line will also keep the hull cross section to a minimum for easier paddling in calm water conditions.

US Patent:

20100031864, Feb 11, 2010

Filed:

Aug 11, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/228167

Inventors:

William Alred Aubrey - Oshkosh WI, US

International Classification:

B63B 35/71

US Classification:

114347

Abstract:

This invention incorporates a narrow hull profile below the shear/water line with flares to widen the hull above the shear/water line to provide additional stability in rough water conditions. Waves in rough water conditions will wrap around the lower hull and make contact with the flares and increase the amount of hull in contact with the water and therefore increase the hulls stability.