Partially submerged and partially enclosed watercraft

Abstract

A watercraft wherein the cabin is open at the top after passengers are loaded into the cabin.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A watercraft comprising:
 a cabin for receiving passengers; the cabin comprising a transparent material having an open top and a vertically extending housing and a bottom surface;   a pair of support members extending from opposite sides of the cabin to provide buoyancy to the cabin such that the top edge is a predetermined distance above the waterline when passengers are loaded into the cabin;   a seat within the enclosure to enable at least one passenger to be seated; and   means within the enclosure to enable a passenger to propel the watercraft through the water.   
     
     
         2 . The watercraft of  claim 1  wherein the propelling means comprises pedals connected to paddles positioned external to said cabin. 
     
     
         3 . The watercraft of  claim 1  wherein an anti-slip material is provided on the surface of the extended members. 
     
     
         4 . The watercraft of  claim 3  wherein said seat has an arm and a seat back with an upper edge portion. 
     
     
         5 . The watercraft of  claim 4  wherein an anti-slip material is provided on said seat arm. 
     
     
         6 . The watercraft of  claim 5  wherein an anti-slip material is positioned on the arm of said seat. 
     
     
         7 . The watercraft of  claim 6  wherein an anti-slip material is positioned on said seat upper edge. 
     
     
         8 . The watercraft of  claim 1  wherein a weighted material is attached to the bottom surface of said cabin.