EP3891060B1 - Watersports system and assembly, method of manufacture and dismantling - Google Patents

Watersports system and assembly, method of manufacture and dismantling Download PDF

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EP3891060B1
EP3891060B1 EP19813339.9A EP19813339A EP3891060B1 EP 3891060 B1 EP3891060 B1 EP 3891060B1 EP 19813339 A EP19813339 A EP 19813339A EP 3891060 B1 EP3891060 B1 EP 3891060B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B63—SHIPS OR OTHER WATERBORNE VESSELS; RELATED EQUIPMENT
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    • B63B35/00—Vessels or similar floating structures specially adapted for specific purposes and not otherwise provided for
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    • B63B35/665—Floating propeller units, i.e. a motor and propeller unit mounted in a floating box
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    • B63B34/00—Vessels specially adapted for water sports or leisure; Body-supporting devices specially adapted for water sports or leisure
    • B63B34/10—Power-driven personal watercraft, e.g. water scooters; Accessories therefor

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  • the present invention relates to a boating system, to a boating assembly, and to methods of manufacturing and disassembling boating systems.
  • the invention relates to a boating system comprising a first set of floating, non-motorized boating, comprising a removable waterproof assembly interface to a personal watercraft, also called a "sea scooter” or VNM (for Nautical Vehicle with Motor), adapted so that an assembly of the first floating boating assembly and the personal watercraft forms a first seaworthy floating craft propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft.
  • a boating system comprising a first set of floating, non-motorized boating, comprising a removable waterproof assembly interface to a personal watercraft, also called a "sea scooter” or VNM (for Nautical Vehicle with Motor), adapted so that an assembly of the first floating boating assembly and the personal watercraft forms a first seaworthy floating craft propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft.
  • FR 2 921 041 In the field of boating, it is known from the document FR 2 921 041 to make a modular floating boat by assembling a personal watercraft to a non-motorized floating boating set. You can either use the watercraft alone, or use it assembled with the floating boating set, which allows you to take more people or equipment with you. FR 2 921 041 is particularly interested in the modularity of the assembly of the floating boating set in itself with personal watercraft of different models.
  • the floating boating assembly is buoyant, it is no longer motorized when it is not assembled to the watercraft, and therefore it offers limited functionality.
  • the main boat is again not motorized: it is not intended to be able to use the main boat without a personal watercraft which is assembled thereto.
  • the invention aims to increase the modularity of nautical systems.
  • the second nautical assembly must be understood as being distinct from a personal watercraft in that it is buoyant as such, but not navigable: its stability when it is not assembled with the first nautical assembly does not is not assured, and it is not intended to be used alone.
  • the floating nautical assembly can be used either with a personal watercraft or with this second floating nautical assembly.
  • the user has different options for boating.
  • the first boating assembly advantageously comprises a first upper deck surface
  • the second floating boating assembly comprises a second upper deck surface
  • the second floating craft comprises a continuous deck surface formed by the juxtaposition of the first and second deck surfaces .
  • first nautical assembly and the second nautical assembly when assembled, they together form a conventional boat, that is to say with a continuous deck surface for passengers, the second assembly providing the motorization.
  • Passengers can in particular circulate between the first nautical assembly and the second nautical assembly without directly perceiving that it is an assembly of the two assemblies.
  • the second floating nautical assembly comprises a driving position comprising at least one seat or a steering console comprising maneuvering means, and the driving position comprises at least one upper surface at a height different from the second surface deck top.
  • the first floating nautical assembly comprises a lower receiving portion, said lower receiving portion comprising an upper surface facing upwards, and the second floating nautical assembly comprises a lower surface resting on the upper surface of the lower receiving portion of the first floating nautical assembly to form the second floating craft.
  • the lower receiving portion comprises two lateral sides interconnected by a front portion.
  • the lower receiving portion comprises a continuous seal extending from a rear end of the first floating nautical assembly to a rear end of the first floating nautical assembly via the front portion.
  • the assembly of the first floating nautical assembly and of the second floating nautical assembly is bolted.
  • the second nautical assembly comprises an opening for access to a system for assembling the first floating nautical assembly and the second floating nautical assembly, the second nautical assembly further comprising a removable cover for closing the opening.
  • the first nautical assembly comprises a strap for holding the personal watercraft.
  • the nautical system further comprises at least one outboard motor that can be assembled to the second floating nautical assembly, so as to propel the second floating craft.
  • the nautical system comprises the first and second assembled floating nautical assemblies.
  • the nautical system further comprises a watercraft, adapted to be assembled at the assembly interface to a personal watercraft of the first floating nautical assembly so as to form the first navigable floating craft propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft.
  • the boating system includes the first floating boating assembly and the assembled watercraft.
  • the invention relates to a floating nautical assembly comprising all the characteristics of the second floating nautical assembly of such a nautical system.
  • FIG. 1 schematically represents a floating boat 1, according to a first embodiment.
  • the floating boat 1 is an autonomous floating system, which can be used to navigate for pleasure on a stretch of fresh water, or at sea near the coast.
  • the floating craft 1 is propelled by a motor 2 (not shown on the figure 1 , see Fig. 5 ).
  • the motor is typically arranged at the rear of the floating craft 1.
  • the side of the floating craft 1 opposite to the rear is the “front”.
  • the floating boat 1 has two lateral sides extending from the back to the front.
  • the floating boat 1 has a streamlined shape allowing navigation.
  • the floating boat 1 is substantially symmetrical with respect to a rear-front central axis.
  • Motor 2 may typically be an outboard motor 2, as shown.
  • it may be a so-called “in-board” engine, for example gasoline or electric, driving a turbine, a so-called “Z-drive” block or shaft line integrated in the floating craft.
  • the floating boat 1 is in the form of a so-called "semi-rigid" boat, that is to say a boat whose buoyancy is based both on a central rigid hull 3 and on a peripheral inflatable tube 4.
  • the rigid shell 3 is for example made of plastic. Its lower portion is lower than the peripheral inflatable tube 4, so as to be partially submerged when the peripheral inflatable tube 4 is in contact with water.
  • the floating boat 1 comprises a central portion 11 on which the peripheral flange 4 is assembled.
  • the lower portion of the central portion 11 constitutes the hull 3.
  • the floating craft 1 comprises a driving position 5.
  • the driving position 5 is for example arranged in an intermediate region of the floating craft 1 in the front-to-rear direction, as well as between the two lateral sides.
  • the driving position 5 comprises for example a console 6 carrying means for maneuvering and/or controlling the floating craft 1, in particular for the direction of the latter and/or the power applied to the engine.
  • the driving position 5 may also include a seat 7 for the driver of the floating craft 1.
  • the seat 7 is arranged at the rear of the console 6.
  • the driving position can also include protection 8 for the driver of the floating craft 1.
  • the protection 8 protects the driver from the spray coming from the front of the floating craft 1 during navigation. Protection 8 is arranged at the front of console 6. It is at least partially translucent.
  • the floating boat 1 can also include additional seats 9 for other passengers of the floating boat 1.
  • the additional seats 9 can for example be arranged at the rear of the driving position, on the sides at the rear and /or front (not shown).
  • the floating boat 1 has a deck surface 10.
  • the deck surface 10 is the surface on which the passengers move, when they navigate by means of the floating boat 1.
  • the deck surface 10 is formed by the upper part of the central portion 11.
  • the surface of deck 10 tends to be, as far as possible, continuous, so as not to form any obstacle to the movement of the passengers when they move on the deck area.
  • continuous it is therefore meant that the deck surface therein is substantially smooth, without roughness, step or stall, on the scale of a passenger's step. However, this does not necessarily mean that the deck surface is substantially flat, it being able to be curved or rounded.
  • the floating boat 1 which has just been described is made from two boating sets assembled together. This means that all of the components and/or functions which have been described above can be distributed over the two boating sets.
  • the first nautical assembly 12 comprises an interface 39 for assembly with the second nautical assembly 14.
  • a first nautical assembly 12 comprises a peripheral part 13 before the central portion 11 of the floating boat 1.
  • the peripheral part 13 before the central portion 11 of the floating craft 1 carries the peripheral inflatable tube 4, the latter also forming part of the first nautical assembly 12.
  • the first nautical assembly 12 is represented on the figure 2 .
  • the second nautical assembly 14 comprises a rear central part of the floating craft 1.
  • the second nautical assembly 12 is represented on the figure 3 And 4 .
  • Each of the first and second nautical assemblies 12 and 14 form an autonomous craft element which, in itself, is buoyant. However, neither is configured for autonomous navigation.
  • the first and second nautical assemblies 12 and 14 assembled form a floating craft 1 configured for navigation.
  • the assembly in question is waterproof. More precisely, the first nautical assembly 12 does not have a motorized propulsion device, or in any case such a complete and functional device.
  • the second nautical assembly 14 is buoyant in itself, it is not balanced to be navigable on its own, that is to say that until it is assembled with the first assembly 12, it tends to capsize easily even under normal sailing conditions. In other words, the second nautical assembly 14 is not intended to be used alone.
  • the second nautical assembly 14 is formed from the rear central part of the floating craft 1.
  • the term “central” refers to the position of the second nautical assembly 14 with respect to the side edges of the floating boat 1.
  • the second boating assembly 14 forms a core.
  • the first boating set 12 has the shape of a cradle for receiving the core formed by the second boating set 14.
  • the first set of boating 12 has a C-shape, with two side edges and a front, defining a central cavity for receiving the second boating assembly 14.
  • the central portion 11 of the floating craft 1 is made in two parts.
  • a first part 112 is part of the first boating assembly 12.
  • a second part 114 is part of the second boating assembly 14. The two parts are assembled together in a sealed manner, in a manner which will be explained later, according to an example of realization, in relation to the figure 2 And 3 .
  • the hull 3 of the floating craft 1 is made in two parts.
  • a first part 32 is part of the first boating assembly 12.
  • a second part 34 is part of the second boating assembly 14.
  • the two parts 32 and 34 are in contact with the water during navigation. When the two parts 112 and 114 are assembled together, the two parts 32 and 34 are continuous and extend relative to each other hydrodynamically.
  • the deck surface 10 of the floating craft 1 is made in two parts.
  • a first part 102 is part of the first boating assembly 12.
  • a second part 104 is part of the second boating assembly 14. When the two parts 102 and 104 are assembled together, the upper surfaces of the two parts 102 and 104 are juxtaposed in such a way continuous, and extend one with respect to the other.
  • first assembly 12 and the second assembly 14 when assembled, they form a conventional boat, with a substantially continuous deck surface 10 for a passenger moving between the first assembly 12 and the second assembly 14.
  • the passenger does not have to not the direct perception that it moves on an assembly of two sets.
  • the driving position 5 can be made in two parts.
  • the console 6 and the driver's seat 7 can be part of the second boating set 14.
  • the protection 8 can be part of the first boating set 12.
  • a part of the second part 104 of the deck surface may have a step or a recess at a different height from the rest of the upper surface of the deck surface. This makes it possible, for example, to adjust the position of a medium-sized navigator in relation to the elements of the driving position.
  • the elements of the first nautical assembly are suitable for navigation in a configuration assembled to the second nautical assembly as in a configuration assembled to a personal watercraft, discussed below.
  • the second nautical assembly 14 comprises a reception portion 15 of the outboard motor 2.
  • the outboard motor 2, carried by the second nautical assembly 14, can be connected, if necessary, to the console 6, so as to be able to control the outboard motor from the console 6.
  • This connection includes electrical and/or hydraulic connections.
  • the outboard motor 2 is also fluidically connected to the fuel tank (not shown) of the second nautical assembly.
  • the outboard motor 2 is fluidically connected to a fuel tank (not shown) of the first nautical assembly.
  • the second boating assembly 14 may include a large reserve of buoyancy, in order to compensate for the overhang introduced by the outboard motor.
  • the second nautical assembly 14, assembled to the outboard motor is floating. However, it is not very hydrodynamic.
  • a connection can be provided between the latter and an energy source (petrol tank or battery) of the first nautical assembly 12.
  • the seats 9 can be distributed between the first boating set 12 (side seats) and the second boating set 14 (rear center seats).
  • FIG 2a further illustrates the first boating set 12, to which the second boating set 14 is not assembled.
  • the first boating set 12 is floating. However, it is not very hydrodynamic. Moreover, it is not motorized.
  • the first boating assembly 12 includes a lower receiving portion 16.
  • the lower receiving portion 16 includes an upper surface 17 facing upwards.
  • the lower receiving portion 16 comprises two lateral sides 18 interconnected by a front portion 19.
  • the lower receiving portion 16 seen from above, has a substantially C-shape.
  • the lower receiving portion 16 comprises a side peripheral wall 22, substantially vertical.
  • a lowermost portion 20, substantially horizontal, extends radially towards the center from the side peripheral wall 20.
  • a shoulder 21, located above the lowermost portion 20, extends radially towards the center from the side wall 20.
  • the lower reception portion 16 comprises a continuous joint 26 extending from a rear end 26a of the first nautical assembly towards a rear end 26b of the first floating assembly via the front portion 19 of the lower reception portion 16.
  • the assembly interface 39 to the second nautical assembly 14 comprises for example a fixing component 23 received on there lateral peripheral wall 22 of the lower receiving portion 16.
  • the fixing component 23 forms part of the first part 112 of the central portion 11.
  • the fixing component 23 can comprise a thread 25. can make several threads 25.
  • the second floating nautical assembly 14 comprises an assembly interface 37 to the first nautical assembly 12.
  • the assembly interface 37 comprises a lower surface 27 resting on the upper surface 17 of the lower receiving portion 16 of the first boating set 12 floating.
  • the lower surface 27 is of a shape complementary to that of the upper surface 17 of the lower receiving portion 16 of the first floating nautical assembly 12 .
  • the lower surface 27 comprises a recess 28 of a shape complementary to that of the shoulder 21.
  • the floating boat 1 is thus formed. During this assembly, the seal 26 is crushed between the two nautical sets 12 and 14, in order to assist in the tightness between the two nautical sets 12, 14.
  • the second boating assembly 14 comprises an outer peripheral surface 29 whose side and front edges have a shape complementary to that of the side peripheral wall 22 of the first boating assembly 12.
  • the assembly of the first floating boating assembly 12 and the second floating boating assembly 14 is a removable assembly.
  • this is a bolting.
  • the second boating assembly 14 is bolted to the first boating assembly 12 by means of bolts of the second boating assembly 14 fixed in the threads 25 of the first nautical assembly 12.
  • the lower surface 27 of the second nautical assembly 14 rests on the upper surface 17 of the lower receiving portion 16 of the first nautical assembly 12 by crushing the seal 26, the peripheral surface external 29 of the second nautical assembly 14 marries the side peripheral wall 22 of the first nautical assembly 12, and the first and second parts 102, 104 of the deck surface 10 are juxtaposed.
  • a floating boat 1 is thus produced, which is propellable by the motor that can be assembled or assembled to the second nautical assembly 14.
  • the second nautical assembly 14 may comprise an access opening to an assembly system of the first nautical assembly 12 and of the second nautical assembly 14.
  • the second nautical assembly 14 then comprises a removable cover 38 for closing the 'opening.
  • the first boating assembly 12 also includes an assembly interface 30 to a personal watercraft. It is a waterproof and removable assembly.
  • the first nautical assembly 12 is presented in its assembly configuration for a personal watercraft.
  • the assembly interface 30 to a watercraft can be received on the lower receiving portion 16.
  • the assembly interface 30 to a watercraft comprises a fastening system 40 which is received on the peripheral side wall 22 of the lower receiving portion 16.
  • the fixing system 40 comprises boxes 24 fixed to the first part 112 of the central portion 11, on either side. If necessary, the boxes 24 make it possible to adapt the system to different types of personal watercraft.
  • the fastening system 40 also includes two deployable elastic straps 36 .
  • the straps 36 are arranged on either side of the central cavity at the rear, and can be deployed against an elastic biasing (rewinding) system. They can be fixed together, for example via end clips.
  • the lower receiving portion 16 of the first nautical assembly 12 is adapted to receive both the assembly interface 39 and the second nautical assembly 14, with the particular aim of forming a continuous deck surface 10 as explained below. above, that the assembly interface 30 to a personal watercraft.
  • the first set 12 of boating retains the same characteristics, facilitating manufacture.
  • the mold remains the same as this either for use with a second boating set 14 or with a personal watercraft. Then, the type of assembly interface is mounted on the lower receiving portion 16 of the first boating assembly 12 depending on the intended application.
  • FIG 5 thus presents another embodiment of a floating craft 1 obtained by assembling a first nautical assembly 12 and a second nautical assembly 14.
  • FIG 6 presents another floating boat 31 obtained by assembling the first nautical assembly 12 of the figure 5 and a personal watercraft 33.
  • the floating craft 31 is propelled by the propulsion system of the personal watercraft 33.
  • the assembly between the first nautical assembly 12 and the personal watercraft 33 can be achieved by any means.
  • the first boating assembly 12 includes the assembly interface 30 to the watercraft 33.
  • the first boating assembly 12 may comprise rails 35 for guiding the watercraft.
  • the rails 35 are arranged on the side peripheral wall 22 of the first nautical assembly 12, for example on the two lateral sides.
  • a rail 35 is made in the housing 24 mentioned above.
  • the first boating set 12 also includes an elastic strap 36 ( figure 2b ), deployable at the rear of the personal watercraft 33, and biasing the latter elastically forwards.
  • the protection 8 of the first nautical assembly 12 protects the user of the other floating craft 31 from the spray generated during the use of the other floating craft 31.
  • the present invention therefore relates to a boating system comprising the first boating assembly 12 and the second boating assembly 14, whether these are in a configuration assembled to one another, or disassembled. It also relates to this nautical system, when the latter also comprises a personal watercraft 33, whether the personal watercraft is assembled with the first nautical assembly 12 (in which case the second nautical assembly 14 is necessarily disassembled therefrom) or disassembled (in which case the first nautical assembly 12 and second nautical assembly 14 may or may not be assembled together).
  • the present invention also relates to the first nautical assembly 12 or the second nautical assembly 14, taken separately, which are original products making it possible to implement the assemblies described above.
  • the second nautical assembly 14 is already pre-assembled to the outboard motor 2. If necessary, beforehand, the outboard motor has been assembled on the second nautical assembly 14, and the necessary electrical, hydraulic and fuel connections. These assembly steps of the outboard motor 2 to the second nautical assembly 14 and of the second nautical assembly 14 to the first nautical assembly 12 can be carried out out of the water and in the workshop, for safety.
  • This step of disassembling the second nautical assembly 14 and the first nautical assembly 12 can be carried out out of the water and in the workshop, for safety. If necessary, after this disassembly, the first boating assembly 12 is assembled with a personal watercraft 33 to form another floating craft.
  • the invention also relates to a method for disassembling this other floating boat.

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DOMAINE DE L'INVENTIONFIELD OF THE INVENTION

La présente invention se rapporte à un système de nautisme, à un ensemble de nautisme, et à des procédés de fabrication et de désassemblages de systèmes de nautisme.The present invention relates to a boating system, to a boating assembly, and to methods of manufacturing and disassembling boating systems.

ARRIERE-PLAN TECHNOLOGIQUETECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

Plus précisément, l'invention se rapporte à un système de nautisme comprenant un premier ensemble de nautisme flottant, non motorisé, comprenant une interface d'assemblage étanche amovible à une motomarine, également appelé « scooter des mers » ou VNM (pour Véhicule Nautique à Moteur), adapté pour qu'un assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et de la motomarine forme une première embarcation flottante navigable propulsée par un système de propulsion de la motomarine.More specifically, the invention relates to a boating system comprising a first set of floating, non-motorized boating, comprising a removable waterproof assembly interface to a personal watercraft, also called a "sea scooter" or VNM (for Nautical Vehicle with Motor), adapted so that an assembly of the first floating boating assembly and the personal watercraft forms a first seaworthy floating craft propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft.

Dans le domaine du nautisme, il est connu du document FR 2 921 041 de réaliser une embarcation flottante modulaire en assemblant une motomarine à un ensemble de nautisme flottant non motorisé. On peut soit utiliser la moto-marine seule, soit l'utiliser assemblée à l'ensemble de nautisme flottant, ce qui permet de pouvoir emmener avec soi plus de personnes ou de matériels. FR 2 921 041 s'intéresse notamment à la modularité de l'assemblage de l'ensemble de nautisme flottant en soi avec des motomarines de différents modèles.In the field of boating, it is known from the document FR 2 921 041 to make a modular floating boat by assembling a personal watercraft to a non-motorized floating boating set. You can either use the watercraft alone, or use it assembled with the floating boating set, which allows you to take more people or equipment with you. FR 2 921 041 is particularly interested in the modularity of the assembly of the floating boating set in itself with personal watercraft of different models.

Bien que l'ensemble de nautisme flottant soit flottant, il n'est plus motorisé quand il n'est pas assemblé à la motomarine, et il offre alors par conséquent des fonctionnalités limitées.Although the floating boating assembly is buoyant, it is no longer motorized when it is not assembled to the watercraft, and therefore it offers limited functionality.

Il est également connu du document US5255625 de proposer une embarcation principale non motorisée qui comprend une surface d'amarrage pour recevoir une embarcation plus petite de type moto-marine. Les moyens d'assemblage entre l'embarcation principale et la moto-marine sont amovibles et remplaçables, afin de s'adapter à différentes configurations de moto-marines.It is also known from the document US5255625 to propose a non-motorized main boat which includes a mooring surface to receive a smaller boat of the personal watercraft type. The assembly means between the main boat and the personal watercraft are removable and replaceable, in order to adapt to different configurations of personal watercraft.

Cependant, en l'absence de moto-marine qui lui est assemblée, l'embarcation principale n'est là encore pas motorisée : il n'est pas prévu de pouvoir utiliser l'embarcation principale sans une moto-marine qui lui est assemblée.However, in the absence of a personal watercraft which is assembled thereto, the main boat is again not motorized: it is not intended to be able to use the main boat without a personal watercraft which is assembled thereto.

L'invention vise à augmenter la modularité des systèmes de nautisme.The invention aims to increase the modularity of nautical systems.

RESUME DE L'INVENTIONSUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Ainsi, l'invention se rapporte à un système de nautisme qui, en plus des caractéristiques présentées ci-dessus, présente les caractéristiques suivantes :

  • le premier ensemble de nautisme flottant comprend en outre une interface d'assemblage à un deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant,
  • et le système de nautisme comprend en outre un deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant, comprenant une interface d'assemblage au premier ensemble de nautisme flottant, adapté pour qu'un assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant forme une deuxième embarcation flottante navigable propulsable par un moteur assemblable à la deuxième embarcation flottante.
Thus, the invention relates to a boating system which, in addition to the characteristics presented above, has the following characteristics:
  • the first floating boating set further comprises an assembly interface to a second floating boating set,
  • and the boating system further comprises a second floating boating assembly, comprising an assembly interface to the first floating boating assembly, adapted so that an assembly of the first floating boating assembly and the second floating boating assembly forms a second navigable floating craft propellable by a motor that can be assembled to the second floating craft.

Le deuxième ensemble de nautisme doit se comprendre comme étant distinct d'une moto-marine en ce qu'il est flottant en tant que tel, mais non navigable : sa stabilité lorsqu'il n'est pas assemblé au premier ensemble de nautisme n'est pas assurée, et il n'est pas prévu de pouvoir être utilisé seul.The second nautical assembly must be understood as being distinct from a personal watercraft in that it is buoyant as such, but not navigable: its stability when it is not assembled with the first nautical assembly does not is not assured, and it is not intended to be used alone.

Grâce à ces dispositions, l'ensemble de nautisme flottant peut être utilisé soit avec une motomarine, soit avec ce deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant. Ainsi, l'utilisateur a différentes options pour le nautisme.Thanks to these arrangements, the floating nautical assembly can be used either with a personal watercraft or with this second floating nautical assembly. Thus, the user has different options for boating.

Le premier ensemble de nautisme comprend avantageusement une première surface supérieure de pont, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant comprend une deuxième surface supérieure de pont, et la deuxième embarcation flottante comporte une surface de pont continue formée par la juxtaposition des première et deuxième surfaces de pont.The first boating assembly advantageously comprises a first upper deck surface, the second floating boating assembly comprises a second upper deck surface, and the second floating craft comprises a continuous deck surface formed by the juxtaposition of the first and second deck surfaces .

Ainsi, lorsque le premier ensemble de nautisme et le deuxième ensemble de nautisme sont assemblés, ils forment ensemble une embarcation classique, c'est-à-dire avec une surface de pont continue pour des passagers, le deuxième ensemble apportant la motorisation. Les passagers peuvent notamment circuler entre le premier ensemble de nautisme et le deuxième ensemble de nautisme sans percevoir directement qu'il s'agit d'un assemblage des deux ensembles.Thus, when the first nautical assembly and the second nautical assembly are assembled, they together form a conventional boat, that is to say with a continuous deck surface for passengers, the second assembly providing the motorization. Passengers can in particular circulate between the first nautical assembly and the second nautical assembly without directly perceiving that it is an assembly of the two assemblies.

Selon différents aspects, il est possible de prévoir l'une et/ou l'autre des dispositions ci-dessous.According to various aspects, it is possible to provide one and/or the other of the arrangements below.

Selon une réalisation, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant comprend un poste de conduite comprenant au moins un siège ou une console de pilotage comprenant des moyens de manoeuvre, et le poste de conduite comprend au moins une surface supérieure à une hauteur différente de la deuxième surface supérieure de pont.According to one embodiment, the second floating nautical assembly comprises a driving position comprising at least one seat or a steering console comprising maneuvering means, and the driving position comprises at least one upper surface at a height different from the second surface deck top.

Selon une réalisation, le premier ensemble de nautisme flottant comprend une portion inférieure de réception, ladite portion inférieure de réception comprenant une surface supérieure tournée vers le haut, et le deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant comprend une surface inférieure prenant appui sur la surface supérieure de la portion inférieure de réception du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant pour former la deuxième embarcation flottante.According to one embodiment, the first floating nautical assembly comprises a lower receiving portion, said lower receiving portion comprising an upper surface facing upwards, and the second floating nautical assembly comprises a lower surface resting on the upper surface of the lower receiving portion of the first floating nautical assembly to form the second floating craft.

Selon une réalisation, la portion inférieure de réception comprend deux côtés latéraux reliés entre eux par une portion avant.According to one embodiment, the lower receiving portion comprises two lateral sides interconnected by a front portion.

Selon une réalisation, la portion inférieure de réception comprend un joint continu s'étendant d'une extrémité arrière du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant vers une extrémité arrière du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant en passant par la portion avant.According to one embodiment, the lower receiving portion comprises a continuous seal extending from a rear end of the first floating nautical assembly to a rear end of the first floating nautical assembly via the front portion.

Selon une réalisation, l'assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant est un boulonnage.According to one embodiment, the assembly of the first floating nautical assembly and of the second floating nautical assembly is bolted.

Selon une réalisation, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme comprend une ouverture d'accès à un système d'assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme comprenant en outre un capot amovible d'obturation de l'ouverture.According to one embodiment, the second nautical assembly comprises an opening for access to a system for assembling the first floating nautical assembly and the second floating nautical assembly, the second nautical assembly further comprising a removable cover for closing the opening.

Selon une réalisation, le premier ensemble de nautisme comprend une sangle de maintien de la motomarine.According to one embodiment, the first nautical assembly comprises a strap for holding the personal watercraft.

Selon une réalisation, le système de nautisme comprend en outre au moins un moteur hors-bord assemblable au deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant, de manière à propulser la deuxième embarcation flottante.According to one embodiment, the nautical system further comprises at least one outboard motor that can be assembled to the second floating nautical assembly, so as to propel the second floating craft.

Selon une réalisation, le système de nautisme comprend les premier et deuxième ensembles de nautisme flottants assemblés.According to one embodiment, the nautical system comprises the first and second assembled floating nautical assemblies.

Selon une réalisation, le système de nautisme comprend en outre une motomarine, adaptée pour être assemblée à l'interface d'assemblage à une motomarine du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant de manière à former la première embarcation flottante navigable propulsée par un système de propulsion de la motomarine.According to one embodiment, the nautical system further comprises a watercraft, adapted to be assembled at the assembly interface to a personal watercraft of the first floating nautical assembly so as to form the first navigable floating craft propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft.

Selon une réalisation, le système de nautisme comprend le premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et la motomarine assemblée.In one embodiment, the boating system includes the first floating boating assembly and the assembled watercraft.

Selon un autre aspect, l'invention se rapporte à un ensemble de nautisme flottant comprenant l'ensemble des caractéristiques du deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant d'un tel système de nautisme.According to another aspect, the invention relates to a floating nautical assembly comprising all the characteristics of the second floating nautical assembly of such a nautical system.

Selon un autre aspect, l'invention se rapporte à un procédé de fabrication d'une embarcation flottante dans lequel :

  • on fournit un premier ensemble de nautisme flottant, non motorisé, comprenant une interface d'assemblage étanche amovible à une motomarine, adapté pour qu'un assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et de la motomarine forme une première embarcation flottante navigable propulsé par un système de propulsion de la motomarine, et comprenant une interface d'assemblage à un deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant,
  • on fournit un deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant, comprenant une interface d'assemblage au premier ensemble de nautisme flottant, adapté pour qu'un assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant forme une deuxième embarcation flottante navigable propulsable par un moteur assemblable à la deuxième embarcation flottante,
  • on assemble le premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et le deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant.
According to another aspect, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a floating craft in which:
  • there is provided a first floating, non-powered watercraft assembly comprising a removable watertight assembly interface to a personal watercraft, adapted so that an assembly of the first floating watercraft assembly and the personal watercraft forms a first seaworthy floating watercraft propelled by a system propulsion of the personal watercraft, and comprising an interface for assembly with a second assembly of floating watercraft,
  • a second floating boating assembly is provided, comprising an assembly interface to the first floating boating assembly, adapted so that an assembly of the first floating boating assembly and the second floating boating assembly forms a second seaworthy floating craft propellable by a engine that can be assembled to the second floating boat,
  • the first floating nautical assembly and the second floating nautical assembly are assembled.

Selon un autre aspect, l'invention se rapporte à un procédé de désassemblage d'une embarcation flottante, dans lequel :

  • on fournit une embarcation flottante comprenant un premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et un deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant assemblés ensemble,
    • le premier ensemble de nautisme flottant, non motorisé, comprenant une interface d'assemblage étanche amovible à une motomarine, adapté pour qu'un assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et de la motomarine forme une première embarcation flottante navigable propulsé par un système de propulsion de la motomarine, et comprenant une interface d'assemblage à un deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant
    • le deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant comprenant une interface d'assemblage au premier ensemble de nautisme flottant, adapté pour qu'un assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme flottant et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant forme ladite embarcation flottante navigable propulsable par un moteur assemblable à la deuxième embarcation flottante,
  • on désassemble l'un de l'autre les premier et deuxième ensembles de nautisme flottants.
According to another aspect, the invention relates to a process for disassembling a floating craft, in which:
  • a floating boat is provided comprising a first floating nautical assembly and a second floating nautical assembly assembled together,
    • the first floating, non-powered watercraft assembly comprising a watertight assembly interface removable to a watercraft, adapted so that an assembly of the first floating watercraft assembly and the watercraft forms a first seaworthy floating watercraft propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft, and comprising an assembly interface to a second floating watercraft assembly
    • the second floating watercraft assembly comprising an assembly interface to the first floating watercraft assembly, adapted so that an assembly of the first floating watercraft assembly and the second floating watercraft assembly forms said navigable floating craft propellable by a motor assemblable at the second floating boat,
  • the first and second floating nautical assemblies are disassembled from one another.

BREVE DESCRIPTION DES DESSINSBRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Des modes de réalisation de l'invention seront décrits ci-dessous par référence aux dessins, décrits brièvement ci-dessous :

  • [Fig. 1] représente une vue en perspective arrière d'un système de nautisme, en configuration assemblée.
  • [Fig. 2a] est une vue en perspective, selon la même perspective que la figure 1, d'un premier ensemble de nautisme du système de nautisme de la figure 1, en configuration d'assemblage au deuxième ensemble de nautisme.
  • [Fig. 2b] est une vue en perspective, selon la même perspective que la figure 1, d'un premier ensemble de nautisme du système de nautisme de la figure 1, en configuration d'assemblage à une motomarine.
  • [Fig. 3] est une vue en perspective, selon la même perspective que la figure 1, d'un deuxième ensemble de nautisme du système de nautisme de la figure 1.
  • [Fig. 4] est une vue en perspective de dessous du deuxième ensemble de nautisme de la figure 3.
  • [Fig. 5] est une vue en perspective de côté d'un système de nautisme, en configuration assemblée, selon un deuxième mode de réalisation.
  • [Fig. 6] est une vue en perspective, similaire à la figure 5, du premier ensemble de nautisme de la figure 5 assemblé à une motomarine.
Embodiments of the invention will be described below with reference to the drawings, briefly described below:
  • [ Fig. 1 ] shows a rear perspective view of a boating system, in assembled configuration.
  • [ Fig. 2a ] is a perspective view, from the same perspective as the figure 1 , of a first nautical set of the nautical system of the figure 1 , in assembly configuration to the second nautical assembly.
  • [ Fig. 2b ] is a perspective view, from the same perspective as the figure 1 , of a first nautical set of the nautical system of the figure 1 , in assembly configuration to a personal watercraft.
  • [ Fig. 3 ] is a perspective view, from the same perspective as the figure 1 , of a second nautical set of the nautical system of the figure 1 .
  • [ Fig. 4 ] is a perspective view from below of the second nautical assembly of the picture 3 .
  • [ Fig. 5 ] is a side perspective view of a boating system, in the assembled configuration, according to a second embodiment.
  • [ Fig. 6 ] is a perspective view, similar to the figure 5 , of the first nautical set of the figure 5 assembled to a personal watercraft.

Sur les dessins, des références identiques désignent des objets identiques ou similaires.In the drawings, identical references designate identical or similar objects.

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La figure 1 représente schématiquement une embarcation flottante 1, selon un premier mode de réalisation.There figure 1 schematically represents a floating boat 1, according to a first embodiment.

L'embarcation flottante 1 est un système flottant autonome, pouvant être utilisé pour naviguer pour la plaisance sur une étendue d'eau douce, ou en mer à proximité des côtes.The floating boat 1 is an autonomous floating system, which can be used to navigate for pleasure on a stretch of fresh water, or at sea near the coast.

Pour ce système, où la gravité joue un rôle important, la description du système sera faite dans le cadre d'une utilisation normale du système, en cours de navigation. Les termes « haut », « bas », « supérieur », « inférieur » seront utilisés en prenant en compte la direction de la gravité lors d'une telle utilisation. L'embarcation flottante 1 est propulsée par un moteur 2 (non représenté sur la figure 1, cf Fig. 5). Le moteur est typiquement disposé à l'arrière de l'embarcation flottante 1. Le côté de l'embarcation flottante 1 opposé à l'arrière est l' « avant ». L'embarcation flottante 1 comporte deux côtés latéraux s'étendant de l'arrière vers l'avant. L'embarcation flottante 1 présente une forme profilée permettant la navigation. L'embarcation flottante 1 est sensiblement symétrique par rapport à un axe central arrièreavant.For this system, where gravity plays an important role, the description of the system will be made within the framework of normal use of the system, during navigation. The terms "up", "down", "upper", "lower" will be used taking into account the direction of gravity in such use. The floating craft 1 is propelled by a motor 2 (not shown on the figure 1 , see Fig. 5 ). The motor is typically arranged at the rear of the floating craft 1. The side of the floating craft 1 opposite to the rear is the “front”. The floating boat 1 has two lateral sides extending from the back to the front. The floating boat 1 has a streamlined shape allowing navigation. The floating boat 1 is substantially symmetrical with respect to a rear-front central axis.

Le moteur 2 peut typiquement être un moteur hors-bord 2, comme représenté. En variante, il peut s'agir d'un moteur dit « in-board », par exemple essence ou électrique, entrainant une turbine, un bloc dit « Z-drive » ou ligne d'arbre intégré dans l'embarcation flottante.Motor 2 may typically be an outboard motor 2, as shown. As a variant, it may be a so-called “in-board” engine, for example gasoline or electric, driving a turbine, a so-called “Z-drive” block or shaft line integrated in the floating craft.

Dans l'exemple présenté, l'embarcation flottante 1 se présente sous la forme d'une embarcation dite « semi-rigide », c'est-à-dire d'une embarcation dont la flottabilité repose à la fois sur une coque rigide centrale 3 et sur un boudin gonflable périphérique 4. La coque rigide 3 est par exemple réalisée en plastique. Sa portion inférieure est plus basse que le boudin gonflable périphérique 4, de manière à être partiellement immergée quand le boudin gonflable périphérique 4 est au contact de l'eau.In the example presented, the floating boat 1 is in the form of a so-called "semi-rigid" boat, that is to say a boat whose buoyancy is based both on a central rigid hull 3 and on a peripheral inflatable tube 4. The rigid shell 3 is for example made of plastic. Its lower portion is lower than the peripheral inflatable tube 4, so as to be partially submerged when the peripheral inflatable tube 4 is in contact with water.

L'embarcation flottante 1 comprend une portion centrale 11 sur laquelle est assemblé le boudin périphérique 4. La portion inférieure de la portion centrale 11 constitue la coque 3.The floating boat 1 comprises a central portion 11 on which the peripheral flange 4 is assembled. The lower portion of the central portion 11 constitutes the hull 3.

L'embarcation flottante 1 comprend un poste de conduite 5. Le poste de conduite 5 est par exemple disposé en une région intermédiaire de l'embarcation flottante 1 dans le sens avant-arrière, ainsi qu'entre les deux côtés latéraux. Le poste de conduite 5 comprend par exemple une console 6 portant des moyens de manoeuvre et/ou commandes de l'embarcation flottante 1, notamment pour la direction de celui-ci et/ou la puissance appliquée au moteur.The floating craft 1 comprises a driving position 5. The driving position 5 is for example arranged in an intermediate region of the floating craft 1 in the front-to-rear direction, as well as between the two lateral sides. The driving position 5 comprises for example a console 6 carrying means for maneuvering and/or controlling the floating craft 1, in particular for the direction of the latter and/or the power applied to the engine.

Le poste de conduite 5 peut comprendre également un siège 7 pour le conducteur de l'embarcation flottante 1. Le siège 7 est disposé à l'arrière de la console 6.The driving position 5 may also include a seat 7 for the driver of the floating craft 1. The seat 7 is arranged at the rear of the console 6.

Le poste de conduite peut également comprendre une protection 8 du conducteur de l'embarcation flottante 1. La protection 8 protège le conducteur des embruns en provenance de l'avant de l'embarcation flottante 1 en cours de navigation. La protection 8 est disposée à l'avant de la console 6. Elle est au moins partiellement translucide.The driving position can also include protection 8 for the driver of the floating craft 1. The protection 8 protects the driver from the spray coming from the front of the floating craft 1 during navigation. Protection 8 is arranged at the front of console 6. It is at least partially translucent.

L'embarcation flottante 1 peut également comprendre des sièges 9 additionnels pour d'autres passagers de l'embarcation flottante 1. Les sièges 9 additionnels peuvent par exemple être disposés à l'arrière du poste de conduite, sur les côtés à l'arrière et/ou à l'avant (non représentés).The floating boat 1 can also include additional seats 9 for other passengers of the floating boat 1. The additional seats 9 can for example be arranged at the rear of the driving position, on the sides at the rear and /or front (not shown).

L'embarcation flottante 1 dispose d'une surface de pont 10. La surface de pont 10 est la surface sur laquelle les passagers se déplacent, lorsqu'ils naviguent au moyen de l'embarcation flottante 1. La surface de pont 10 est formée par la partie supérieure de la portion centrale 11. A part aux emplacements où elle reçoit des composants du système de nautisme, comme des sièges pour s'asseoir, des malles pour stocker des objets, des systèmes de sécurité, ..., la surface de pont 10 tend à être, tant que possible, continue, de manière à ne pas former d'obstacle à la marche des passagers lorsqu'ils se déplacent sur la surface de pont. Par « continue », on entend donc que la surface de pont y est sensiblement lisse, sans aspérité, marche ou décrochage, à l'échelle du pas d'un passager. Ceci ne signifie toutefois pas forcément que la surface de pont soit sensiblement plane, celle-ci pouvant être incurvée ou bombée.The floating boat 1 has a deck surface 10. The deck surface 10 is the surface on which the passengers move, when they navigate by means of the floating boat 1. The deck surface 10 is formed by the upper part of the central portion 11. Apart from the locations where it receives components of the nautical system, such as seats for sitting down, trunks for storing objects, security systems, ..., the surface of deck 10 tends to be, as far as possible, continuous, so as not to form any obstacle to the movement of the passengers when they move on the deck area. By “continuous”, it is therefore meant that the deck surface therein is substantially smooth, without roughness, step or stall, on the scale of a passenger's step. However, this does not necessarily mean that the deck surface is substantially flat, it being able to be curved or rounded.

Selon le mode de réalisation de la figure 1, l'embarcation flottante 1 qui vient d'être décrite est réalisée à partir de deux ensembles de nautisme assemblés ensemble. Cela signifie que l'ensemble des composants et/ou fonctions qui ont été décrits ci-dessus peuvent être répartis sur les deux ensembles de nautisme. Le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 comprend une interface 39 d'assemblage au deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14.According to the embodiment of the figure 1 , the floating boat 1 which has just been described is made from two boating sets assembled together. This means that all of the components and/or functions which have been described above can be distributed over the two boating sets. The first nautical assembly 12 comprises an interface 39 for assembly with the second nautical assembly 14.

Notamment, dans l'exemple présenté, un premier ensemble de nautisme 12 comprend une partie périphérique 13 avant de la portion centrale 11 de l'embarcation flottante 1. Dans cet exemple, étant donné que la partie périphérique 13 avant de la portion centrale 11 de l'embarcation flottante 1 porte le boudin gonflable périphérique 4, ce dernier fait aussi partie du premier ensemble de nautisme 12. Le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 est représenté sur la figure 2. Le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 comprend une partie centrale arrière de l'embarcation flottante 1. Le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 12 est représenté sur les figures 3 et 4.In particular, in the example presented, a first nautical assembly 12 comprises a peripheral part 13 before the central portion 11 of the floating boat 1. In this example, given that the peripheral part 13 before the central portion 11 of the floating craft 1 carries the peripheral inflatable tube 4, the latter also forming part of the first nautical assembly 12. The first nautical assembly 12 is represented on the figure 2 . The second nautical assembly 14 comprises a rear central part of the floating craft 1. The second nautical assembly 12 is represented on the figure 3 And 4 .

Chacun des premier et deuxième ensembles de nautisme 12 et 14 forme un élément d'embarcation autonome qui, en soi, est flottant. Toutefois, aucun des deux n'est configuré pour une navigation autonome. Les premier et deuxième ensembles de nautisme 12 et 14 assemblés forment une embarcation flottante 1 configurée pour la navigation. L'assemblage en question est étanche. Plus précisément, le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 est dépourvu de dispositif de propulsion motorisé, ou en tout cas d'un tel dispositif complet et fonctionnel. En outre, bien que le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 soit flottant en soi, il n'est pas équilibré pour être navigable seul, c'est-à-dire que tant qu'il n'est pas assemblé au premier ensemble 12, il a tendance à chavirer aisément même dans des conditions normales de navigation. En d'autres termes, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 n'est pas prévu pour être utilisé seul.Each of the first and second nautical assemblies 12 and 14 form an autonomous craft element which, in itself, is buoyant. However, neither is configured for autonomous navigation. The first and second nautical assemblies 12 and 14 assembled form a floating craft 1 configured for navigation. The assembly in question is waterproof. More precisely, the first nautical assembly 12 does not have a motorized propulsion device, or in any case such a complete and functional device. Furthermore, although the second nautical assembly 14 is buoyant in itself, it is not balanced to be navigable on its own, that is to say that until it is assembled with the first assembly 12, it tends to capsize easily even under normal sailing conditions. In other words, the second nautical assembly 14 is not intended to be used alone.

Comme c'est visible notamment des figures 3 et 4, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 est formé à partir de la partie centrale arrière de l'embarcation flottante 1. Le terme « central » fait référence à la position du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 vis-à-vis des bords latéraux de l'embarcation flottante 1.As is particularly visible from figure 3 And 4 , the second nautical assembly 14 is formed from the rear central part of the floating craft 1. The term “central” refers to the position of the second nautical assembly 14 with respect to the side edges of the floating boat 1.

Par conséquent, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 forme un noyau. Le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 présente une forme de berceau pour la réception du noyau formé par le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14. Notamment, vu de haut, le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 présente une forme en C, avec deux bords latéraux et un avant, définissant une cavité centrale de réception du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14.Therefore, the second boating assembly 14 forms a core. The first boating set 12 has the shape of a cradle for receiving the core formed by the second boating set 14. In particular, seen from above, the first set of boating 12 has a C-shape, with two side edges and a front, defining a central cavity for receiving the second boating assembly 14.

Ainsi, la portion centrale 11 de l'embarcation flottante 1 est réalisée en deux parties. Une première partie 112 fait partie du premier ensemble de nautisme 12. Une deuxième partie 114 fait partie du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14. Les deux parties sont assemblées ensemble de manière étanche, d'une manière qui sera explicitée plus loin, selon un exemple de réalisation, en relation avec les figures 2 et 3.Thus, the central portion 11 of the floating craft 1 is made in two parts. A first part 112 is part of the first boating assembly 12. A second part 114 is part of the second boating assembly 14. The two parts are assembled together in a sealed manner, in a manner which will be explained later, according to an example of realization, in relation to the figure 2 And 3 .

La coque 3 de l'embarcation flottante 1 est réalisée en deux parties. Une première partie 32 fait partie du premier ensemble de nautisme 12. Une deuxième partie 34 fait partie du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14. Les deux parties 32 et 34 sont au contact de l'eau lors de la navigation. Lorsque les deux parties 112 et 114 sont assemblées ensemble, les deux parties 32 et 34 sont continues et se prolongent l'une par rapport à l'autre de manière hydrodynamique.The hull 3 of the floating craft 1 is made in two parts. A first part 32 is part of the first boating assembly 12. A second part 34 is part of the second boating assembly 14. The two parts 32 and 34 are in contact with the water during navigation. When the two parts 112 and 114 are assembled together, the two parts 32 and 34 are continuous and extend relative to each other hydrodynamically.

La surface de pont 10 de l'embarcation flottante 1 est réalisée en deux parties. Une première partie 102 fait partie du premier ensemble de nautisme 12. Une deuxième partie 104 fait partie du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14. Lorsque les deux parties 102 et 104 sont assemblées ensemble, les surfaces supérieures des deux parties 102 et 104 se juxtaposent de manière continue, et se prolongent l'une par rapport à l'autre.The deck surface 10 of the floating craft 1 is made in two parts. A first part 102 is part of the first boating assembly 12. A second part 104 is part of the second boating assembly 14. When the two parts 102 and 104 are assembled together, the upper surfaces of the two parts 102 and 104 are juxtaposed in such a way continuous, and extend one with respect to the other.

Ainsi, lorsque le premier ensemble 12 et le deuxième ensemble 14 sont assemblés, ils forment une embarcation classique, avec une surface de pont 10 sensiblement continue pour un passager se déplaçant entre le premier ensemble 12 et le deuxième ensemble 14. Le passager n'a pas la perception directe qu'il se déplace sur un assemblage de deux ensembles.Thus, when the first assembly 12 and the second assembly 14 are assembled, they form a conventional boat, with a substantially continuous deck surface 10 for a passenger moving between the first assembly 12 and the second assembly 14. The passenger does not have to not the direct perception that it moves on an assembly of two sets.

Le poste de conduite 5 peut être réalisé en deux parties. Par exemple, la console 6 et le siège 7 du conducteur peuvent faire partie du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14. La protection 8 peut faire partie du premier ensemble de nautisme 12.The driving position 5 can be made in two parts. For example, the console 6 and the driver's seat 7 can be part of the second boating set 14. The protection 8 can be part of the first boating set 12.

En variante (non représentée), localement, une partie de la deuxième partie 104 de la surface de pont peut présenter une marche ou un évidement à une hauteur différente du reste de la surface supérieure de la surface de pont. Ceci permet, par exemple, d'ajuster la position d'un navigateur de taille moyenne par rapport aux éléments du poste de conduite. Ainsi, les éléments du premier ensemble de nautisme sont adaptés pour une navigation dans une configuration assemblée au deuxième ensemble de nautisme comme dans une configuration assemblée à une motomarine, discutée plus loin.Alternatively (not shown), locally, a part of the second part 104 of the deck surface may have a step or a recess at a different height from the rest of the upper surface of the deck surface. This makes it possible, for example, to adjust the position of a medium-sized navigator in relation to the elements of the driving position. Thus, the elements of the first nautical assembly are suitable for navigation in a configuration assembled to the second nautical assembly as in a configuration assembled to a personal watercraft, discussed below.

Dans le cas d'un moteur hors-bord, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 comprend une portion de réception 15 du moteur hors-bord 2. Le moteur hors-bord 2, porté par le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, peut être raccordé, le cas échéant, à la console 6, de manière à pouvoir contrôler le moteur hors-bord depuis la console 6. Ce raccordement inclut des connexions électriques et/ou hydrauliques. Le moteur hors-bord 2 est également raccordé fluidiquement au réservoir d'essence (non représenté) du deuxième ensemble de nautisme. Le cas échéant, en alternative ou en complément, le moteur hors-bord 2 est raccordé fluidiquement à un réservoir d'essence (non représenté) du premier ensemble de nautisme. Le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 peut comprendre une réserve de flottabilité importante, afin de compenser le porte-à-faux introduit par le moteur hors-bord. Le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, assemblé au moteur hors-bord, est flottant. Toutefois, il est peu hydrodynamique. En variante, dans le cas d'un moteur intégré, on peut prévoir une connexion entre celui-ci et une source d'énergie (réservoir d'essence ou batterie) du premier ensemble de nautisme 12.In the case of an outboard motor, the second nautical assembly 14 comprises a reception portion 15 of the outboard motor 2. The outboard motor 2, carried by the second nautical assembly 14, can be connected, if necessary, to the console 6, so as to be able to control the outboard motor from the console 6. This connection includes electrical and/or hydraulic connections. The outboard motor 2 is also fluidically connected to the fuel tank (not shown) of the second nautical assembly. Where appropriate, as an alternative or in addition, the outboard motor 2 is fluidically connected to a fuel tank (not shown) of the first nautical assembly. The second boating assembly 14 may include a large reserve of buoyancy, in order to compensate for the overhang introduced by the outboard motor. The second nautical assembly 14, assembled to the outboard motor, is floating. However, it is not very hydrodynamic. As a variant, in the case of an integrated engine, a connection can be provided between the latter and an energy source (petrol tank or battery) of the first nautical assembly 12.

Les sièges 9 peuvent être répartis entre le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 (sièges latéraux) et le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 (sièges centraux arrières).The seats 9 can be distributed between the first boating set 12 (side seats) and the second boating set 14 (rear center seats).

La figure 2a illustre plus en détail le premier ensemble de nautisme 12, auquel le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 n'est pas assemblé. Le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 est flottant. Toutefois, il est peu hydrodynamique. De plus, il n'est pas motorisé.There figure 2a further illustrates the first boating set 12, to which the second boating set 14 is not assembled. The first boating set 12 is floating. However, it is not very hydrodynamic. Moreover, it is not motorized.

Le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 comprend une portion inférieure de réception 16. La portion inférieure de réception 16 comprend une surface supérieure 17 tournée vers le haut.The first boating assembly 12 includes a lower receiving portion 16. The lower receiving portion 16 includes an upper surface 17 facing upwards.

La portion inférieure de réception 16 comprend deux côtés latéraux 18 reliés entre eux par une portion avant 19. Ainsi, la portion inférieure de réception 16, vue de haut, présente sensiblement une forme de C.The lower receiving portion 16 comprises two lateral sides 18 interconnected by a front portion 19. Thus, the lower receiving portion 16, seen from above, has a substantially C-shape.

La portion inférieure de réception 16 comprend une paroi périphérique latérale 22, sensiblement verticale. Une portion la plus inférieure 20, sensiblement horizontale, s'étend radialement vers le centre depuis la paroi périphérique latérale 20. Un épaulement 21, situé au-dessus de la portion la plus inférieure 20, s'étend radialement vers le centre depuis la paroi périphérique latérale 22, et est moins étendu que la portion la plus inférieure 20.The lower receiving portion 16 comprises a side peripheral wall 22, substantially vertical. A lowermost portion 20, substantially horizontal, extends radially towards the center from the side peripheral wall 20. A shoulder 21, located above the lowermost portion 20, extends radially towards the center from the side wall 20. lateral peripheral 22, and is less extended than the lowermost portion 20.

La portion inférieure de réception 16 comprend un joint 26 continu s'étendant d'une extrémité arrière 26a du premier ensemble de nautisme vers une extrémité arrière 26b du premier ensemble flottant en passant par la portion avant 19 de la portion inférieure de réception 16.The lower reception portion 16 comprises a continuous joint 26 extending from a rear end 26a of the first nautical assembly towards a rear end 26b of the first floating assembly via the front portion 19 of the lower reception portion 16.

Dans la configuration d'assemblage au deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, au-dessus de l'épaulement 21, de chaque côté latéral, l'interface d'assemblage 39 au deuxième ensemble 14 de nautisme comprend par exemple un composant de fixation 23 reçu sur la paroi périphérique latérale 22 de la portion inférieure de réception 16. Dans l'exemple purement illustratif représenté, le composant de fixation 23 fait partie de la première partie 112 de la portion centrale 11. Le composant de fixation 23 peut comprendre un taraudage 25. On peut réaliser plusieurs taraudages 25.In the assembly configuration to the second nautical assembly 14, above the shoulder 21, on each lateral side, the assembly interface 39 to the second nautical assembly 14 comprises for example a fixing component 23 received on there lateral peripheral wall 22 of the lower receiving portion 16. In the purely illustrative example represented, the fixing component 23 forms part of the first part 112 of the central portion 11. The fixing component 23 can comprise a thread 25. can make several threads 25.

Comme visible sur les figures 3 et 4, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 flottant comprend une interface d'assemblage 37 au premier ensemble de nautisme 12. L'interface d'assemblage 37 comprend une surface inférieure 27 prenant appui sur la surface supérieure 17 de la portion inférieure de réception 16 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 flottant.As seen on the figure 3 And 4 , the second floating nautical assembly 14 comprises an assembly interface 37 to the first nautical assembly 12. The assembly interface 37 comprises a lower surface 27 resting on the upper surface 17 of the lower receiving portion 16 of the first boating set 12 floating.

La surface inférieure 27 est de forme complémentaire à celle de la surface supérieure 17 de la portion inférieure de réception 16 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 flottant. Par exemple, la surface inférieure 27 comprend un décrochement 28 de forme complémentaire à celle de l'épaulement 21. L'embarcation flottante 1 est ainsi formée. Lors de cet assemblage, le joint 26 est écrasé entre les deux ensembles de nautisme 12 et 14, afin d'assister au caractère étanche entre les deux ensembles de nautisme 12, 14.The lower surface 27 is of a shape complementary to that of the upper surface 17 of the lower receiving portion 16 of the first floating nautical assembly 12 . For example, the lower surface 27 comprises a recess 28 of a shape complementary to that of the shoulder 21. The floating boat 1 is thus formed. During this assembly, the seal 26 is crushed between the two nautical sets 12 and 14, in order to assist in the tightness between the two nautical sets 12, 14.

Le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 comprend une surface périphérique externe 29 dont les bords latéraux et avant présentent une forme complémentaire de celle de la paroi périphérique latérale 22 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12.The second boating assembly 14 comprises an outer peripheral surface 29 whose side and front edges have a shape complementary to that of the side peripheral wall 22 of the first boating assembly 12.

L'assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 flottant et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 flottant est un assemblage amovible. Par exemple, il s'agit d'un boulonnage. Lors de l'assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 est boulonné au premier ensemble de nautisme 12 par l'intermédiaire de boulons du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 fixés dans les taraudages 25 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12. Dans cette configuration assemblée, la surface inférieure 27 du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 repose sur la surface supérieure 17 de la portion inférieure de réception 16 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 en écrasant le joint 26, la surface périphérique externe 29 du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 épouse la paroi périphérique latérale 22 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12, et les première et deuxième parties 102, 104 de la surface de pont 10 sont juxtaposées. Une embarcation flottante 1 est ainsi réalisée, qui est propulsable par le moteur assemblable ou assemblé au deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14.The assembly of the first floating boating assembly 12 and the second floating boating assembly 14 is a removable assembly. For example, this is a bolting. When assembling the first boating assembly 12 and the second boating assembly 14, the second boating assembly 14 is bolted to the first boating assembly 12 by means of bolts of the second boating assembly 14 fixed in the threads 25 of the first nautical assembly 12. In this assembled configuration, the lower surface 27 of the second nautical assembly 14 rests on the upper surface 17 of the lower receiving portion 16 of the first nautical assembly 12 by crushing the seal 26, the peripheral surface external 29 of the second nautical assembly 14 marries the side peripheral wall 22 of the first nautical assembly 12, and the first and second parts 102, 104 of the deck surface 10 are juxtaposed. A floating boat 1 is thus produced, which is propellable by the motor that can be assembled or assembled to the second nautical assembly 14.

Le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 peut comprendre une ouverture d'accès à un système d'assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14. Le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 comprend alors un capot 38 amovible d'obturation de l'ouverture.The second nautical assembly 14 may comprise an access opening to an assembly system of the first nautical assembly 12 and of the second nautical assembly 14. The second nautical assembly 14 then comprises a removable cover 38 for closing the 'opening.

Le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 comprend également une interface d'assemblage 30 à une motomarine. Il s'agit d'un assemblage étanche et amovible.The first boating assembly 12 also includes an assembly interface 30 to a personal watercraft. It is a waterproof and removable assembly.

Sur la figure 2b, le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 est présenté dans sa configuration d'assemblage à une motomarine. L'interface d'assemblage 30 à une motomarine peut être reçue sur la portion inférieure de réception 16. Dans l'exemple purement illustratif représenté, l'interface d'assemblage 30 à une motomarine comprend un système de fixation 40 qui est reçu sur la paroi périphérique latérale 22 de la portion inférieure de réception 16. Le système 40 de fixation comprend des boîtiers 24 fixés à la première partie 112 de la portion centrale 11, de part et d'autre. Le cas échéant, les boîtiers 24 permettent d'adapter le système à différents types de motomarine. Le système de fixation 40 comprend également deux sangles élastiques 36 déployables. Les sangles 36 sont disposées de part et d'autre de la cavité centrale à l'arrière, et peuvent être déployées à l'encontre d'un système de sollicitation (rembobinage) élastique. Elles peuvent être fixées ensemble, par exemple par l'intermédiaire d'attaches d'extrémité.On the figure 2b , the first nautical assembly 12 is presented in its assembly configuration for a personal watercraft. The assembly interface 30 to a watercraft can be received on the lower receiving portion 16. In the purely illustrative example shown, the assembly interface 30 to a watercraft comprises a fastening system 40 which is received on the peripheral side wall 22 of the lower receiving portion 16. The fixing system 40 comprises boxes 24 fixed to the first part 112 of the central portion 11, on either side. If necessary, the boxes 24 make it possible to adapt the system to different types of personal watercraft. The fastening system 40 also includes two deployable elastic straps 36 . The straps 36 are arranged on either side of the central cavity at the rear, and can be deployed against an elastic biasing (rewinding) system. They can be fixed together, for example via end clips.

Ainsi, la portion inférieure de réception 16 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 est adaptée pour recevoir aussi bien l'interface d'assemblage 39 au deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, dans le but notamment de former une surface de pont 10 continue comme expliqué ci-dessus, que l'interface 30 d'assemblage à une motomarine. Que ce soit dans l'une ou l'autre des utilisations, le premier ensemble 12 de nautisme conserve les mêmes caractéristiques, facilitant la fabrication. Par exemple, dans le cas où la première partie 32 de la coque 3 centrale, c'est-à-dire la partie de la coque formée par le premier ensemble de nautisme 12, est fabriquée par moulage, le moule reste le même que ce soit pour une utilisation avec un deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 ou avec une motomarine. Puis, le type d'interface d'assemblage est monté sur la portion inférieure de réception 16 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 en fonction de l'application visée.Thus, the lower receiving portion 16 of the first nautical assembly 12 is adapted to receive both the assembly interface 39 and the second nautical assembly 14, with the particular aim of forming a continuous deck surface 10 as explained below. above, that the assembly interface 30 to a personal watercraft. Whether in one or the other of the uses, the first set 12 of boating retains the same characteristics, facilitating manufacture. For example, in the case where the first part 32 of the central hull 3, that is to say the part of the hull formed by the first nautical assembly 12, is manufactured by molding, the mold remains the same as this either for use with a second boating set 14 or with a personal watercraft. Then, the type of assembly interface is mounted on the lower receiving portion 16 of the first boating assembly 12 depending on the intended application.

Il est donc possible de passer de l'une des applications à l'autre, simplement en changeant l'interface d'assemblage. Aucune modification de la structure du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 n'est nécessaire.It is therefore possible to switch from one of the applications to the other, simply by changing the assembly interface. No modification of the structure of the first nautical assembly 12 is necessary.

Cette partie sera décrite ci-dessous également par relation aux figures 5 et 6, pour un deuxième mode de réalisation, transposable également au premier mode de réalisation décrit ci-dessus.This part will be described below also in relation to the figure 5 And 6 , for a second embodiment, also transposable to the first embodiment described above.

La figure 5 présente ainsi un autre mode de réalisation d'une embarcation flottante 1 obtenue par assemblage d'un premier ensemble de nautisme 12 et d'un deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14.There figure 5 thus presents another embodiment of a floating craft 1 obtained by assembling a first nautical assembly 12 and a second nautical assembly 14.

La figure 6 présente une autre embarcation flottante 31 obtenue par assemblage du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 de la figure 5 et d'une motomarine 33. L'embarcation flottante 31 est propulsée par le système de propulsion de la motomarine 33.There figure 6 presents another floating boat 31 obtained by assembling the first nautical assembly 12 of the figure 5 and a personal watercraft 33. The floating craft 31 is propelled by the propulsion system of the personal watercraft 33.

L'assemblage entre le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 et la motomarine 33 peut être réalisé par tout moyen. Pour cela, le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 comporte l'interface d'assemblage 30 à la motomarine 33.The assembly between the first nautical assembly 12 and the personal watercraft 33 can be achieved by any means. For this, the first boating assembly 12 includes the assembly interface 30 to the watercraft 33.

Par exemple, par référence à nouveau à la figure 2b, on peut prévoir que le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 comporte des rails 35 de guidage de la motomarine. Les rails 35 sont disposés sur la paroi périphérique latérale 22 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12, par exemple sur les deux côtés latéraux. Par exemple, un rail 35 est réalisé dans le boîtier 24 mentionné ci-dessus.For example, with reference again to the figure 2b , provision may be made for the first boating assembly 12 to comprise rails 35 for guiding the watercraft. The rails 35 are arranged on the side peripheral wall 22 of the first nautical assembly 12, for example on the two lateral sides. For example, a rail 35 is made in the housing 24 mentioned above.

Le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 comprend également une sangle élastique 36 (figure 2b), déployable à l'arrière de la motomarine 33, et sollicitant celle-ci élastiquement vers l'avant. La protection 8 du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 protège l'utilisateur de l'autre embarcation flottante 31 des embruns générés lors de l'utilisation de l'autre embarcation flottante 31.The first boating set 12 also includes an elastic strap 36 ( figure 2b ), deployable at the rear of the personal watercraft 33, and biasing the latter elastically forwards. The protection 8 of the first nautical assembly 12 protects the user of the other floating craft 31 from the spray generated during the use of the other floating craft 31.

La présente invention concerne donc un système de nautisme comprenant le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 et le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, que ceux-ci soient dans une configuration assemblée l'un à l'autre, ou désassemblée. Elle concerne également ce système de nautisme, lorsque celui-ci comprend également une motomarine 33, que la motomarine soit assemblée au premier ensemble de nautisme 12 (auquel cas le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 en est nécessairement désassemblé) ou désassemblé (auquel cas les premier ensemble de nautisme 12 et deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 peuvent être ou non assemblés l'un à l'autre). La présente invention concerne également le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 ou le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, pris isolément, qui sont des produits originaux permettant de mettre en oeuvre les assemblages décrits ci-dessus.The present invention therefore relates to a boating system comprising the first boating assembly 12 and the second boating assembly 14, whether these are in a configuration assembled to one another, or disassembled. It also relates to this nautical system, when the latter also comprises a personal watercraft 33, whether the personal watercraft is assembled with the first nautical assembly 12 (in which case the second nautical assembly 14 is necessarily disassembled therefrom) or disassembled (in which case the first nautical assembly 12 and second nautical assembly 14 may or may not be assembled together). The present invention also relates to the first nautical assembly 12 or the second nautical assembly 14, taken separately, which are original products making it possible to implement the assemblies described above.

Selon un aspect, l'invention se rapporte à un procédé de fabrication d'une embarcation flottante dans lequel :

  • on fournit le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 comprenant une première interface d'assemblage 30,
  • on fournit le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, comprenant une deuxième interface d'assemblage 37,
  • on assemble le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 et le deuxième ensemble de nautisme flottant 14.
According to one aspect, the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a floating craft in which:
  • the first nautical assembly 12 is provided comprising a first assembly interface 30,
  • the second nautical assembly 14 is provided, comprising a second assembly interface 37,
  • the first nautical assembly 12 and the second floating nautical assembly 14 are assembled.

Lors de cet assemblage, le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 est déjà préassemblé au moteur 2 hors-bord. Le cas échéant, au préalable, on a procédé à l'assemblage du moteur hors-bord sur le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14, et les connexions électriques, hydrauliques et en carburant nécessaires. Ces étapes d'assemblage du moteur 2 hors-bord au deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 et du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 au premier ensemble de nautisme 12 peuvent être réalisées hors d'eau et en atelier, par sécurité.During this assembly, the second nautical assembly 14 is already pre-assembled to the outboard motor 2. If necessary, beforehand, the outboard motor has been assembled on the second nautical assembly 14, and the necessary electrical, hydraulic and fuel connections. These assembly steps of the outboard motor 2 to the second nautical assembly 14 and of the second nautical assembly 14 to the first nautical assembly 12 can be carried out out of the water and in the workshop, for safety.

Une fois cet assemblage réalisé, et l'embarcation utilisée, l'invention se rapporte également à un procédé de désassemblage d'une embarcation flottante 1, dans lequel :

  • on fournit une embarcation flottante 1 comprenant le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 et le deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 assemblés ensemble,
  • on désassemble l'un de l'autre les premier et deuxième ensembles de nautisme 12, 14.
Once this assembly has been made, and the boat used, the invention also relates to a method for disassembling a floating boat 1, in which:
  • a floating craft 1 is provided comprising the first nautical assembly 12 and the second nautical assembly 14 assembled together,
  • the first and second nautical assemblies 12, 14 are disassembled from each other.

Cette étape de désassemblage du deuxième ensemble de nautisme 14 et du premier ensemble de nautisme 12 peuvent être réalisées hors d'eau et en atelier, par sécurité. Le cas échéant, à l'issue de ce désassemblage, on assemble le premier ensemble de nautisme 12 à une motomarine 33 pour former une autre embarcation flottante.This step of disassembling the second nautical assembly 14 and the first nautical assembly 12 can be carried out out of the water and in the workshop, for safety. If necessary, after this disassembly, the first boating assembly 12 is assembled with a personal watercraft 33 to form another floating craft.

Une fois cet assemblage réalisé, et l'embarcation utilisée, l'invention se rapporte également à un procédé de désassemblage de cette autre embarcation flottante.Once this assembly has been made, and the boat used, the invention also relates to a method for disassembling this other floating boat.

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  1. A nautical system comprising:
    - A first non-motorized, floating nautical assembly (12), comprising a removable watertight interface (30) for assembly to a personal watercraft, adapted so that the assembly of the first floating nautical assembly (12) and the personal watercraft forms a first navigable floating boat (31) propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft, the first floating nautical assembly (12) further comprising an interface (39) for assembly to a second floating nautical assembly,
    - A second floating nautical assembly (14), comprising an interface (37) for assembly to the first nautical assembly, adapted so that a assembly of the first nautical assembly (12) and the second nautical assembly (14) forms a second navigable floating boat (1) propellable by a motor (2) that can be assembled to the second floating boat (1),
    Characterized in that the first nautical assembly (12) includes a first upper deck surface (102),
    wherein the second floating nautical assembly (14) comprises a second upper deck surface (104), and
    wherein the second floating boat (1) comprises a continuous deck surface (10) formed by the juxtaposition of the first and second deck surfaces (102, 104).
  2. A nautical system according to claim 1, wherein the second floating nautical assembly (14) comprises an operator's station (5) comprising at least one driver's seat (7) or console (6) comprising means for manoeuvring, and wherein the operator's station (5) comprises at least one upper surface at a different height from the second upper deck surface (104).
  3. A nautical system according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the first floating nautical assembly (12) comprises a lower receiving portion (16), said lower receiving portion (16) comprising an upwardly facing upper surface (17),
    and wherein a second floating nautical assembly (14) comprises a lower surface (27) abutting the upper surface (17) of the lower receiving portion (16) of the first floating nautical assembly (12) to form the second floating boat (1).
  4. A nautical system according to claim 3, wherein the lower receiving portion (16) comprises two lateral sides (18) connected together by a front portion (19).
  5. A nautical system according to claim 4, wherein the lower receiving portion (16) comprises a continuous seal (26) extending from a rear end of the first floating nautical assembly (12) through the forward portion to a rear end of the first floating nautical assembly (12).
  6. A nautical system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the assembly of the first floating nautical assembly (12) and the second floating nautical assembly (14) is a bolt-on.
  7. A nautical system according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second nautical assembly (14) comprises an opening for access to an assembly system of the first floating nautical assembly (12) and the second floating nautical assembly (14), the second nautical assembly further comprising a removable cover (38) for closing the opening.
  8. A nautical system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first nautical assembly (12) comprises a strap (36) to hold the personal watercraft.
  9. A nautical system according to any of claims 1 to 8, further comprising at least one outboard motor (2) that can be assembled to the second floating nautical assembly (14), so as to propel the second floating boat (1).
  10. A nautical system according to any one of claims 1 to 9, comprising the first and second floating nautical assemblies (12, 14) assembled.
  11. A nautical system according to any of claims 1 to 10, further comprising:
    a personal watercraft (33), adapted to be assembled at the assembly interface to a personal watercraft of the first floating nautical assembly (12) so as to form the first navigable floating boat (31) propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft.
  12. A nautical system according to claim 11, when dependent on claims 1 to 9, comprising the first floating nautical assembly (12) and the assembled personal watercraft (33) .
  13. A floating nautical assembly (14) comprising all of the features of the second floating nautical assembly of a nautical system according to any of claims 1 to 12.
  14. A method of manufacturing a floating boat (1) wherein:
    - a first, non-motorized, floating nautical assembly (12) is provided, comprising a removable watertight interface for assembly to a personal watercraft, adapted so that an assembly of the first floating nautical assembly (12) and the personal watercraft forms a first navigable floating watercraft propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft, and including an interface for assembly to a second floating nautical assembly,
    - a second floating nautical assembly (14) is provided, comprising an interface for assembly to the first nautical assembly, adapted so that an assembly of the first nautical assembly and the second nautical assembly forms a second motor-propelled navigable floating boat that can be assembled to the second floating boat,
    wherein the first nautical assembly (12) comprises a first upper deck surface (102), and the second floating nautical assembly (14) comprises a second upper deck surface (104),
    and wherein the first nautical assembly (12) and the second nautical assembly (14) are assembled, forming a continuous deck surface (10) formed by the juxtaposition of the first and second deck surfaces (102, 104).
  15. A method of disassembling a floating boat (1), wherein:
    - a floating boat (1) is provided, comprising a first nautical assembly (12) and a second nautical assembly (14) assembled together, the first nautical assembly (12) comprising a first upper deck surface (102), and the second nautical assembly (14) comprising a second upper deck surface (104),
    the first non-motorized, floating nautical assembly (12) including a removable watertight interface for assembly to a personal watercraft, adapted so that an assembly of the first floating nautical assembly and the personal watercraft forms a first navigable floating boat propelled by a propulsion system of the personal watercraft, and comprising an interface for assembly to a second floating nautical assembly
    the second floating nautical assembly (14) comprising an interface for assembly to the first floating nautical assembly adapted so that an assembly of the first nautical assembly and the second nautical assembly forms said motor propellable seaworthy floating boat that can be assembled to the second floating boat, and forms a continuous deck surface (10) formed by the juxtaposition of the first and second deck surfaces (102, 104).
    - the first and second floating nautical assemblies (12, 14) are disassembled from each other.
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