Shapeshifting multi-mode personal watercraft

Abstract

A watercraft comprising: a first section; a second section; and a connecting element joining the first section to the second section, wherein the connecting element has a first unextended state and a second extended state, and wherein the connecting element can be moved between the first and second states to alter the relative positions of the first and second sections.

1 . A watercraft comprising:
 a first section;   a second section; and   a connecting element joining the first section to the second section,   wherein the connecting element has a first unextended state and a second extended state, and wherein the connecting element can be moved between the first and second states to alter the relative positions of the first and second sections.   
     
     
         2 . A watercraft according to  claim 1 , wherein the first and second sections respectively comprise first and second floats. 
     
     
         3 . A watercraft according to  claim 2 , wherein the first and second floats are inflatable. 
     
     
         4 . A watercraft according to  claim 2 , wherein the first and second floats are formed of a rigid material. 
     
     
         5 . A watercraft according to  claim 4 , wherein the first and second floats are hollow. 
     
     
         6 . A watercraft according to  claim 4 , wherein the first and second floats are solid. 
     
     
         7 . A watercraft according to  claim 1 , wherein the connecting element comprises an inflatable cross-strut. 
     
     
         8 . A watercraft according to  claim 1 , wherein the connecting element comprises a telescopic cross-strut. 
     
     
         9 . A watercraft according to  claim 1 , wherein the connecting element comprises a hinged cross-strut. 
     
     
         10 . A watercraft according to  claim 9 , wherein the hinged cross-strut is connected to a rotatable pole which is operable by a user aboard the watercraft to move the hinged cross-strut between the first and second states to alter the relative positions of the first and second sections. 
     
     
         11 - 15 . (canceled) 
     
     
         16 . A kit of parts comprising:
 first and second floats; and   a cross-strut,   wherein each end of the cross-strut comprises a first part of a releasable attachment mechanism, and   wherein each of the floats comprise complementary second parts of a releasable attachment mechanism.   
     
     
         17 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16 , wherein the first and second floats are inflatable. 
     
     
         18 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16 , wherein the first and second floats are formed of a rigid material. 
     
     
         19 . A kit of parts according to  claim 18 , wherein the first and second floats are hollow. 
     
     
         20 . A kit of parts according to  claim 18 , wherein the first and second floats are solid. 
     
     
         21 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16 , wherein the cross-strut comprises an inflatable cross-strut. 
     
     
         22 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16 , wherein the cross-strut comprises a telescopic cross-strut. 
     
     
         23 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16 , wherein the cross strut comprises a hinged cross-strut. 
     
     
         24 . A kit of parts according to  claim 16 , wherein the releasable attachment mechanism comprises a zip fastener. 
     
     
         25 . A method of assembling a watercraft, the method comprising:
 providing first and second floats;   providing a cross-strut,   wherein each end of the cross-strut comprises a first part of a releasable attachment mechanism, and   wherein each of the floats comprise complementary second parts of the releasable attachment mechanism;   connecting the first part of the releasable attachment mechanism of the cross-strut to the second part of the releasable attachment mechanism of the first float; and   connecting the first part of the releasable attachment mechanism of the cross-strut to the second part of the releasable attachment mechanism of the second float.   
     
     
         26 . (canceled)