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A collapsible personal watercraft canopy which when extended, provides protection from the weather and support for the watercraft occupants, and also provides lift when the watercraft is in motion, reducing water resistance and which when closed is folded forward and stored on the forward upper hull

A collapsible personal watercraft canopy which when extended, provides protection from the weather and support for the watercraft occupants, and also provides lift when the watercraft is in motion, reducing water resistance and which when closed is folded forward and stored on the forward upper hull surface of the watercraft, thus providing protection from sea spray while remaining attractive.

대표청구항 ▼

[ I claim:] [1.] A canopy having pivotal support members in combination with a personal watercraft having a hull and rub rail, said canopy having an upright position and a collapsed position, said upright position being movable to said collapsed position to lie prone on the forward upper section of

[ I claim:] [1.] A canopy having pivotal support members in combination with a personal watercraft having a hull and rub rail, said canopy having an upright position and a collapsed position, said upright position being movable to said collapsed position to lie prone on the forward upper section of said hull, wherein said canopy is positioned therein within the limits of said rub rail contained on the periphery of said watercraft, the canopy further fitting on the upper surface of said rub rail in a manner which provides storage when the canopy use is not desired, said canopy when in said collapsed and prone position defining a protective splash guard, and said canopy and said support members providing an independent hand-held for added safety, balance, and stabilization of the passengers when said canopy is extended in the upright position.