Deck boat

Abstract

Combined herein are the benefits of a flat deck pontoon boat and the speed and versatility of a jet propelled watercraft. The watercraft is equipped with a propulsion source sufficient to move the watercraft at a substantial speed through the water. The seating layout on the deck provides the amenities of an extremely comfortable watercraft capable of seating multiple passengers while providing sufficient storage space for all necessary items for such a voyage. The watercraft is equipped with a substantially flat deck area with an upper bow deck and a lowered recess area which, when filled with water, provides cooling and amusement for the passengers. The watercraft is equipped with a privacy compartment or toilet, a kitchen area, and a double driver seat, which can be rotated from a relaxing position to a driving position. A rear sundeck can be converted into upright seats. Under the kitchen area an ice chest or some other item can be stowed. The layout of the deck on the boat permits passengers to move easily through the passenger areas.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A deck boat, comprising: 
 a main deck having a floor; and    a fountain disposed in the floor, the fountain being configured to disperse water in at least a portion of the main deck.    
     
     
         2 . A deck boat according to  claim 1 , wherein the fountain is disposed within a recess formed in the floor.  
     
     
         3 . A deck boat according to  claim 2 , wherein the recess is between about 4 to 5 inches deep.  
     
     
         4 . A deck boat according to  claim 2 , further comprising a sump provided at a bottom of the recess.  
     
     
         5 . A deck boat according to  claim 4 , further comprising a pump connected to a bottom of the sump.  
     
     
         6 . A deck boat according to  claim 5 , wherein the pump is configured to provide water to the fountain or to drain the recess.  
     
     
         7 . A deck boat according to  claim 4 , further comprising a sump lid configured to cover the sump.  
     
     
         8 . A deck boat according to  claim 1 , further comprising a faucet connected to a water reservoir, the faucet being configured to distribute water to areas of the deck other than the recess.  
     
     
         9 . A deck boat according to  claim 1 , wherein the fountain is configured to project a single column of water upward, project multiple streams of water upward, or spray a fine mist into a forward deck area.  
     
     
         10 . A deck boat, comprising: 
 a main deck having a floor; and    at least one spraying mechanism disposed in the floor, the spraying mechanism configured to dispense water in at least a portion of the main deck.    
     
     
         11 . A deck boat according to  claim 10 , wherein the spraying mechanism is disposed within a recess formed in the floor.  
     
     
         12 . A deck boat according to  claim 11 , wherein the recess is between about 4 to 5 inches deep.  
     
     
         13 . A deck boat according to  claim 11 , further comprising a sump provided at a bottom of the recess.  
     
     
         14 . A deck boat according to  claim 13 , further comprising a pump connected to a bottom of the sump.  
     
     
         15 . A deck boat according to  claim 14 , wherein the pump is configured to provide water to the at least one spraying mechanism or to drain the recess.  
     
     
         16 . A deck boat according to  claim 13 , further comprising a sump lid configured to cover the sump.  
     
     
         17 . A deck boat according to  claim 11 , further comprising a faucet connected to a water reservoir, the faucet being configured to distribute water to areas of the deck other than the recess.  
     
     
         18 . A deck boat according to  claim 10 , wherein the at least one spraying mechanism is configured to project a single column of water upward, project multiple streams of water upward, or spray a fine mist into a forward deck area.  
     
     
         19 . A deck boat, comprising: 
 a hull;    a main deck mounted on the hull, the main deck having a floor;    at least one of a forward and a rearward seating area arranged on the main deck; and    a fountain disposed in the floor, the fountain being configured to disperse water in at least one of the forward and rearward seating areas.    
     
     
         20 . A deck boat, comprising: 
 a hull;    a main deck mounted on the hull, the main deck having a floor;    at least one of a forward and a rearward seating area arranged on the main deck; and    a spraying mechanism disposed in the floor, the spraying mechanism being configured to disperse water in at least one of the forward and rearward seating areas.