Patent
1974-09-16
1976-08-17
Werner, Frank E.
43 8, B63B 2700
Patent
active
039749231
ABSTRACT:
Tilting ramp assembly for fitting to fishing vessel for assisting in raising fishing nets, and launching and recovery of small boats. Assembly has fixed portion secured adjacent the stern of the vessel and moving portion hinged thereto with roller journalled at outer end. Hydraulic cylinder extends between fixed and moving portions for swinging the portions between raised and lowered positions. Spooling gear mounted on ramp assembly feeds rope smoothly onto winch and has spool guides which are removeable when the net is drawn up the ramp, and also serve as skiff guides when hauling skiff up ramp. When raising the net, ramp moves simultaneously from lowered position to raised positon as net swings upwards, reducing crushing of fish.
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Sikich Matthew John
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