Apparatuses and methods useful for centering watercraft

Details Apparatuses and methods useful for centering watercraft Apparatuses and methods useful for centering watercraft

2006-06-06

2006-06-06

Sotelo, Jesus D. (Department: 3617)

Ships

Mother ship, floating landing platform, and harbor

Floating boat dock

C114S219000, C114S344000, C114S044000, C405S003000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07055449

ABSTRACT:
Apparatuses and methods useful for helping to center watercraft—such as personal watercraft, ski boats, fishing boats, luxury boats, and the like—as they are docked (such as on trailers or watercraft-lifting systems), especially in rough waters and/or strong crosswinds.

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