Prototype of new product, 150mm drop stitch platform with built in seats and motor mount. Designed to easily join 2 paddle boards SUPs to create motorized catamaran. Platform can also be used stand along, for 2 people relaxation on a water. Platform has 2 reclining built in chair back supports, wooden folding motor mount and 4 lines of splash guards with grommets.
Great for pleasure cruising on a weekend, or as a stable fishing platform. Ideal for 2 people, but even 4 people can be transported given overall buoyancy of 2 inflatable paddle boards and a platform. Almost impossible to flip over. Very rigid once fully assembled.
Electric trolling motor up to 1HP can be installed on motor mount. Cooler or basket can be secured between 2 grommeted lines in a middle with lashing tie downs or rubber bungee cords. Heavy battery can also be placed in a basket to keep it down. Regular beach chairs can be installed as a sitting option instead of pre installed back support. Just secure beach chair to grommets with lashing tie downs, and ready to go! Possibilities are endless.
Assembly Steps: Inflate both SUPs and a platform. Place platform over paddle boards, and center it. Run 4 straps under SUP hulls, and secure to 4 lashing tie down locks. Pull hard on a straps to secure platform to top of paddle boards. Make sure locks are fully engaged. Unfold motor mount, and adjust lashing tie down so that it in vertical position. Make sure shaft of trolling motor rest on outer edge of platform. Make sure motor prop does not touch surfaces of inflatable SUPs. Always wear PFDs.
Quick Tip: For best rigidity, install platform on top of inflatable SUPs while both are slightly under inflated. Then fully inflate both SUPs. They will expand further, creating absolutely rigid structure. Or, install under inflated platform on fully inflated SUPs, secure straps, and then add more air to platform, to let it expand even more, for perfect rigidity.
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