Ships – Fenders
Patent
1993-10-25
1994-10-25
Avila, Stephen P.
Ships
Fenders
114343, B63B 5902
Patent
active
053578902
ABSTRACT:
In order to prevent damage to the keel and/or hull of a boat during beached landings on gravel, sand, mud or rocky shorelines, a boat keel/hull protector is provided. It comprises a flexible, elongated body member having a central portion and a pair of opposed side portions wherein the elongated body member is formed to accommodate desired positioning thereof relative to the keel. With these features of construction, the boat keel/hull protector also includes a tie-down cord for securing the body member after it has been positioned relative to the keel.
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Mason Kenneth J.
Mason, Jr. John E.
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