| 摘要 |
Canoes are relatively unstable in as much as they tip over easily. Because of this many side runners have been invented to prevent canoes from tipping over so easily. One problem with all available canoe runners is that they are cumbersome and difficult to transport. On a long journey, more than ever, safety and even survival mandate use of a canoe runner. The problem with all available canoe runners is that they are not sufficiently portable to carry within a canoe for portages which frequently continue for miles. One aspect of this invention provides for a detachable pontoon assembly to prevent a canoe, having opposite upper sidewalls, from capsizing comprises: i) an arm reception member having opposite end portions, each end portion removably attachable to the upper sidewalls in a central portion of the canoe; ii) a lateral arm extending laterally from and adjustably attached to the arm reception member; iii) an upright arm extending downwardly from, and attached to the lateral arm; iv) a saddle attached to a lower end portion of the upright arm; and, v) an inflatable float secured to and positioned beneath the saddle. Whereafter use the float may be deflated and the pontoon assembly broken down for compact storage within the canoe.
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