Small boat support and rigging apparatus and method of use

Details Small boat support and rigging apparatus and method of use Small boat support and rigging apparatus and method of use

1999-03-01

2000-03-21

Sotelo, Jesus D.

Ships

Mother ship, floating landing platform, and harbor

Vessel carrier

114365, B63B 3540

Patent

active

06038994&

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a support and rigging apparatus and a method of use for securing a small craft to a vessel afloat in a body of water. The apparatus has a plurality of support arms for supporting the small craft. The arms, each, provide a first arm portion which is attached to and extend rearwardly from the vessel, and a second arm portion which has a length that is less than half of the beam of the small craft, and is positioned adjacent to the water surface. A perpendicular connecting portion connects the first and second arm portions. The perpendicular connecting portion preferably extends upwardly from the second arm portion and slidably engages a coupling sleeve attached to the first arm portion, thereby allowing the position of the second arm portion to be adjusted. The invention preferably further provides a dinghy line for removably attaching the small craft to an upwardly extending portion of the support arms, and a second line for lifting the small craft out of the water such that the beam of the craft is substantially vertical.

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