Hull for a pontoon-type boat

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Description

FIG. 1 is a bottom plan view of a hull showing our new design, the top plan view being an inside-out image of that shown;

FIG. 2 is a left side elevational view thereof, the right side elevational view being a mirror image of that shown;

FIG. 3 is a front elevational view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a view taken along line 4--4 in FIG. 3; and,

FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view thereof.

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Patent History
Patent number: D336887
Type: Grant
Filed: Jul 2, 1992
Date of Patent: Jun 29, 1993
Assignee: Outboard Marine Corporation (Waukegan, IL)
Inventors: Charles L. Granie (Columbia, SC), James W. Filiatreault (Lexington, SC)
Primary Examiner: Kay H. Chin
Law Firm: Michael, Best & Friedrich
Application Number: 7/908,237