DETACHABLE CATAMARAN Russian patent published in 1995 - IPC

FIELD: watercraft. SUBSTANCE: each float is provided with cover plates 3 fitted at top in bow and in stern; cover plates are made of flexible material in form of trapezium whose lesser base is directed towards extremities of float and lateral sides are secured to housing of float; each set of longitudinal beams has continuous beams 5 and 6; beam 6 is located above surface of float and adjoins the float in zones of its fore and aft extremities only; meeting ends of beams are connected by means of hinges and when mounted they are fitted under cover plates. Catamaran is also provided with frames 10 embracing part of cylindrical surface of float at the top and having three through longitudinal seats for locking the longitudinal beams of framework and device for securing to ends of transverse beams. Lower beams 5 of longitudinal framework are fixed on housing of float by means of hoses- wells and straps 13. EFFECT: enhanced reliability. 4 dwg