Abstract: A watercraft comprises two generally longitudinally and horizontally forwardly elongated floats which are laterally spaced apart, the floats having shallow draft; a horizontal platform overlying the floats and spaced thereabove, the platform removably attached to the floats, the platform also extending generally horizontally; at least one seat on the platform having an upright back facing forwardly, the platform being cut away generally forwardly of the seat to provide leg spaces through which upper portions of the floats are vertically accessible; and an upright power unit carried by the platform generally rearwardly of the seat, there being structure attached to the platform rearwardly of the seat and carrying the unit, the unit including propulsion structure located below the level of the floats and generally vertically below the level of the platform, the unit being manually manipulable to rotate the propulsion means about an upright axis.

Abstract: A pleasure craft comprises forwardly elongated, laterally spaced apart floats; a platform over the floats and attached to them; a seat on the platform, with the platform defining leg spaces for the user; and a power unit carried by the platform forwardly of the seat. The power unit includes a propeller below the platform and generally vertically below a manual control which is above the platform.