摘要 |
An improved aquatic harvester is disclosed having an aquatic craft comprising a plurality of pontoons secured to a flat deck member, the craft being propelled and steered by a totally above-the-water air propulsion system. Other features include a self-unloading conveyor system, a heavy duty cutter bar assembly specially designed for cutting underwater weed growth, and a three-phase electrical power system to operate all subassemblies. The harvester is capable of carrying payloads in excess of 10 tons while at the same time having a draft of approximately 15 inches of water with no below-the-water drive or controls, thus rendering the craft free from fouling.
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