Foam collar and boat incorporating same

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1997-09-30

1999-03-09

Basinger, Sherman

Ships

Fenders

405215, B63B 5902

Patent

active

058786856

ABSTRACT:
A foam collar system for boats which is affixed to the external surface of the boat hull. The foam collar system is formed from a molded polymeric foam material, a reinforcement coating on the outer surface of the polymeric foam and a surface coating on at least a portion of the reinforcement coating. The foam collar acts as a fender for the boat during boarding of other craft or mooring. In this manner, a durable, highly attractive foam fender system for high speed boats with planing hulls is provided. Also disclosed is a method for making the foam collar and a boat including the foam collar. The foam fender does not require inflation, it can be fabricated in an aesthetically pleasing manner, it is durable and it is inexpensive to make and maintain.

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