AMPHIBIAN
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Aug 4, 2011
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Aug 22, 2008
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Aug 24, 2007
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An amphibian (10) capable of travel on land and on water is provided with a body and a planing hull (12), and three road wheels (20, 24) mounted on retractable suspension 22, 26 which may be protracted for road use, or retracted for use on water; and further comprises ride-on seating (40, FIG. 2) for at least one driver to sit astride the body. Marine propulsion is provided by at least two jet drives (30), which have intakes (32) and nozzles (34). FIG. 3 shows a power train and retractable rear wheel suspension. Steering control may be by handlebars (42, FIG. 2), or by a steering wheel (not shown). The jets may be driven by belts and/or driveshafts. A separate power source may be provided for marine use. A windscreen (44, FIG. 2) may be fitted.
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