Inflatable Lifeboat

A lightweight boat-shaped watercraft of double buoyant tube construction, one tube above the other, the upper tube overhanging the bottom tube for better deflection of waves and spray. This craft is designed for emergency use by shipwrecked personnel. No motormounts or other power items are provided. The craft is designed principally as a floation item through paddles are provided for emergency use. See also boat, landing, inflatable; life raft, inflatable; lifeboat, airborne; lifeboat, motor; surfboard, inflatable.