Abstract: A vehicle includes a wheeled frame and sidewalls with a cockpit therein. A top is provided having a perimeter contoured for engaging a sidewall perimeter in a closed position and providing a canopy for the cargo/living space in an open position. Linear actuators are provided for moving the top between the open and closed positions along with a motor mechanism for operating the linear actuation. A panel moveably attached to the top enables operator entry and exit from the vehicle with the top in the closed position through an access provided by the panel.

Abstract: A non-planing boat hull includes a forward portion having a bow with the width tapering from a beam toward the bow and an aft portion having a stern with the aft portion having a width tapering smaller from the beam toward the stern. A keel is provided and disposed along the hull centerline for stability with the keel having a back supporting a propeller shaft and a forward height tapering smaller toward the bow. Fore topsides are provided and extend from the beam to the bow and include an arcuate convex transition to the hull forward portion. Aft topsides extend from the beam to the stern and include an arcuate concave transition to the hull aft portion with the aft topside further forming approximately a 90° angle with a transom and joining the hull aft portion with a convex surface near the waterline of the hull. The fore and aft portions form teardrop shaped waterline and displacement of volumes for the hull.

Abstract: A boat includes a hull, topsides with a cockpit therein. A top is provided having a perimeter contoured for engaging a topsides perimeter in a closed position and providing a canopy for the topsides in an open position. Linear actuators are provided for moving the top between the open and closed positions along with a motor mechanism for operating the linear actuation. A panel moveably attached to the top enables operator entry and exit from the boat with the top in the closed position through an access provided by the panel.