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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 09, 1998
Trent G. Snider, Gulf Hammock, FL (US);
Danny G. Snider, Gulf Hammock, FL (US);
John J. Strickland, Alachua, FL (US);
Other;
Abstract
A watercraft for reduces aquatic plant infestation by mulching or otherwise chopping plants growing on the surface of the water as the craft moves forward along a waterway. Specifically exemplified is an airboat having a hull with an intake port at the bow end of the craft whereby aquatic plant laden water enters the craft; an exhaust port whereby water and mulched aquatic plants are discharged; at least two vertically-oriented spindles having blades attached thereon, and at least one positionable and interchangeable blade assembly disposed in front of the intake port which may be raised, lowered and tilted as desired.