A that receives impact energy from its environment during use is disclosed. The
watercraft comprising a hull, a deck coupled to the hull, and an apparatus that
provides structural support to the hull and the deck. The apparatus comprises a
member disposed along an interior surface of the hull and extending along at least
a portion of the longitudinal direction of the hull, and a first support coupled
to the member and the deck. The apparatus is configured to return at least a portion
of the energy to the environment. An apparatus to provide structural support for
a watercraft having a hull and a deck and configured to receive impact energy from
its environment during use is also disclosed. The apparatus comprises a member
coupled to the hull and extending along at least a portion of the longitudinal
direction of the hull, a front support coupled to the deck and the member, and
a rear support coupled to the deck and the member. The member and the front support
and the rear support are configured to return at least a substantial portion of
the impact energy from the watercraft to the environment.
