| 摘要 |
A suitcase boat in accordance with the invention comprises a relatively flat, stiff platform for supporting a person and/or objects while the boat is on the water. The platform includes a plurality of rectangular sections hingedly interconnected along parallel axes normal to the longitudinal axis of the boat. The sections are relatively foldable at right angles along the transverse axes to form a hollow rectangular enclosure similar to the form of a rectangular suitcase. A plurality of floatation elements are provided adapted to support the platform on the water when the sections are unfolded or extended in substantially coplanar alignment. The floatation elements are dimensioned for containment within the hollow enclosure when the sections are folded into suitcase form. Elongated straps of flexible material are provided for securing the floatation elements to the platform in position for floatation support of the boat with the sections unfolded or extended and for retaining the platform sections in the folded up form of a suitcase containing the floatation elements when folded up ready for transport. The boat is useful as a rowboat, dinghy, power boat, sail boat or motor boat and can be easily transported from place to place when folded up in suitcase form.
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