Properties:

A watercraft constructed of coated fabric built sufficiently sturdy to withstand repeated beach landings. It has a single main flotation tube, cross tubes which may be separately inflated, and a spray rail may be located on the outer periphery of the flotation tube. The craft may be provided with paddles, outboard motor mounting bracket, towing rope or cable and quick release hook. Bow and/or stern may be sloped upward. See also lifeboat, inflatable; life raft, inflatable and surfboard, inflatable.