Abstract: A vessel having a stern and a bow, a deck having a top surface and a bottom surface; a first outer pontoon, a second outer pontoon, a central pontoon, and the motor pod each disposed below the deck and mounted to the bottom surface of the deck. The central pontoon is disposed between the first outer pontoon and the second outer pontoon, wherein the outer pontoons are spaced apart. The motor pod is disposed behind the central pontoon and between the first outer pontoon and the second outer pontoon. The motor pod defines a running surface, wherein the vessel is capable of planing on the running surface. The motor pod supports a motor at the rear. The vessel provides the ride characteristics and stability of a pontoon-style vessel at rest and at lower speeds while also providing the performance, maneuverability, and turning radius characteristics of a V-hull sport boat.

Abstract: A drive shaft and improved marine water pump are disclosed. The drive shaft connects to a water pump impeller on one end and to a an accessory drive for rotating the impeller on the opposite end. The drive shaft of the present invention comprises an elongate shaft portion that includes differing sectional diameters to facilitate easy placement of the pump shaft within the marine water pump and through the marine pump bearing assembly preventing bearing assembly oil seal damage. The drive shaft further comprises a widened drive shaft tang to facilitate more secure engagement to a marine pump accessory drive and a flange rim adjacent to the pump shaft tang for improved and quicker alignment of the marine pump shaft with respect to the marine pump bearing assembly.

Abstract: A convertible boat seat transforms from a standard bench-style seat configuration capable of accommodating multiple occupants to a lounger that allows a single occupant to comfortably lounge without impeding into the available deck space. A convertible boat seat comprises a chaise lounge type seat having a plurality of configurable components including a two-piece back rest, a configurable armrest, a hinging bench seat assembly, and an inclined chaise end forming a lounge backrest adapted with a pivoting armrest. The two-piece backrest includes first and second backrest components that are each configurable between a raised position and a lowered position. The inclined chaise end includes a pivoting armrest configurable between a stowed, out-of-the-way position, and a deployed position wherein it functions as a lounge armrest.