Collapsible Pontoon Boat Frame Utilizing Snap Buttons

Abstract

The present invention comprises of a novel collapsible, pontoon boat design generally consisting of a side rail system, a frame, and pontoons. The parts are lightweight, durable, and welded together to provide maximum support and usability. All parts are snugly fit together and locked into place with a unique snap button system. The invention offers a unique way to secure into place materials that are not normally used on collapsible designs and yet offer the greatest attributes of strength and safety.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A watercraft collapsible from an operative configuration to a compact, transportable configuration, stored within easily stored and moved containers said watercraft comprising:
 1. A body including front, and rear sections on a one-person model. A body including front, center, and rear sections on a two-person model. Said body will include detachable rails of varying heights and widths that may include but not limited to gates, and holes for use as support for accessories. Said rails may or may not be used to support a small motor such as a trolling motor. Said body may or may not allow access to accessories such live wells, battery storage areas, lighting, general storage containers, etc., that may or may not slide into place, lock into place, or fall into place.   2. A deck section comprised of removable panels, made with a combination of and therein to include, but not be limited to, the contained materials of design such as polycarbonates, plastics, aluminum, pvc, vinyl, wood, Carbon Fiber, Fiber Glass, etc. said deck panels may or may not include outdoor carpeting as a covering.   3. At least a minimum of (4) to as many as (8) detachable pontoons comprised of and made with the following materials, but not limited to such as Polycarbonates, Plastics, Pvc, Vinyl, Carbon Fiber, Fiber Glass, Closed Cell Foam, Aluminum, etc. Said pontoons will interlock to form one unit per side. The pontoons will break down to be containable within said storage containers. The pontoons may or may not have recessed channels to allow water flow or to contain within drive motors with or without steering capabilities. That may or may not be detachable in use.