Abstract: A mechanical waterfowl decoy to be used in water. It has a buoyant body and a motor that rotates a paddlewheel in a circular manner which can provide propulsion and water disturbance for the decoy and can give the appearance of a duck swimming, splashing, and moving its head.

Abstract: A mechanical waterfowl decoy to be used in water. It has a buoyant body and a motor that rotates a paddlewheel in a circular manner which can provide propulsion and water disturbance for the decoy and can give the appearance of a duck swimming, splashing, and flapping its wings.

Abstract: A mechanical waterfowl decoy to be used in water. It has a buoyant body and a motor that rotates a decoy head in a circular manner which provides propulsion and water disturbance for the decoy to give the appearance of a duck swimming and diving its head under water to feed.

Abstract: An improved float tube arrangement for outdoor water-related activities, particularly hunting and fishing. The float can be deployed as a blind for partially concealing and camouflaging a user, who sits in the circular middle of the float upon an adjustable seat supported by suitable straps. When used as a blind a canopy and net are selectively deployed. The stable base is formed by a pair of coaxially stacked inner tubes that are tightly bound by a covering fabric. Mechanical integrity is enhanced by frame loops encircling the inner tubes, and an encircling belt that concentrically tensions the float within a depressed region formed at the juncture of the stacked inner tubes. A canopy mounted to the frame loops and an optional net can be deployed as desired.