Mystery Craft

[Tsuga8]

I was out canoeing a tidal bay of the Hudson today when I spotted something up in the woods. As I approached it seemed to be some sort of watercraft, but what?

Here's an early view. Anyone want to guess? I'll post subsequent pics with more clues later.

 

[sailsman63]

I'm pretty sure that is a foldable boat of some kind (looks to be either plastic or a modern composite.) The frame folds flat for storage, the red thing is a waterproof skin that is stretched into place.

Not sure about what kind of use the hull is designed for. Either a (poor variation of) a SOT type kayak, or the hull shape might be a sailing craft, perhaps a version of a sailboard (think "Lazer") or a Mersea Duck Punt. Depends on if the hull is right-side-up or not. Also, that angle is quite a bit of a tease...