Boat Bow Cover and Guard Device
a technology for boat bows and guard devices, which is applied in the direction of waterborne vessels, floating buildings, vessel construction, etc., can solve the problems of unsightly damage to the hull the tendency of the towed vehicle to kick up rocks, mud and other debris located in the roadway, and the damage of the towed boat. to be easy to install, the effect of quick and easy installation
Inactive Publication Date: 2012-05-31
DION GERALD
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"The present invention provides a new protective sheathing device for objects that need to be transported behind a vehicle. This device can be used for various towable objects such as watercraft, all terrain vehicles, and motorcycles. It is easy to install and offers better protection against impact damage from road debris. The technical effects of this invention are improved safety and protection for towable objects during transportation."
Problems solved by technology
It is unfortunate, but tow vehicles have a tendency to kick up rocks, mud and other debris located in the roadway during the transportation process.
These rocks and debris can be kicked up with sufficient force to cause damage to a towed boat's hull if impacted by the debris.
The resulting damage to a boat's hull can be unsightly, or could impair the performance and / or operation of the boat.
When beached against abrasive shorelines, damage to the hull can occur as the boat rocks back and forth due to the motion of the waves.
This rocking motion can cause wear and tear to the hull if it is left unprotected and grinds against the shore.
While this boat beaching protection device provides protection to the bow when a boat runs ashore, the Cassaro patent does not suggest this device be used when the boat is being towed behind a vehicle.
While this boat beaching protective device provides protection to the bow when a boat runs ashore, the Mason Jr. patent does not suggest this device be used when the boat is being towed behind a vehicle.
While this hull protective device provides protection for the bow when a boat is being landed, the device described in the Dren patent could not possibly be used as a protective device when the boat is being towed behind a vehicle.
While the Cassaro, Mason Jr. and Dren patents each describe a hull protection device for the front of a boat, these patents are limited to use when the boat is waterborne.
The effects of beaching can impair hull integrity.
Two major disadvantages of this design highlight problems with the device.
First, the device does not adequately cover the crest of the bow of the boat.
Secondly, the tarp drapes across the top of the boat's nose, which is not an area of the boat that needs protecting during transportation.
Kicked up rocks from the road's surface are likely to damage the hull of the boat, not the top side of the boat's nose.
The product is limited to use on tournament ski boats that are between 18 feet and 24 feet long.
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[0025]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of the device when it is not installed on a boat. The V-shaped tarp 11 can be manufactured in various sizes and shapes. Different embodiments of the device will accommodate different types of boats. The depicted embodiment features a tarp nose cap 18 which can be capped over the nose of the boat 15. The tarp nose cap 18 serves as a guide for centering the tarp 11 at the beginning of the installation process. Once in place, the user can easily secure the rest of the device to the boat. The upper tarp flaps 19 fold over the gunwale the boat bow (edge defining the meeting of the hull and top of the boat) and are fastened to the boat's tie line anchors at the fore end of the boat using twist clips that snap onto the anchors from above, sandwiching the tarp flaps 19 between the clip and the anchor.
[0026]Referring now to FIG. 2, there is shown a magnified perspective view of how the top tarp flaps 19 are fastened to the boat...
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A protective guard for shielding key areas of a boat hull that are exposed to the greatest risk of impact damage from kicked up road debris while being transported behind a tow vehicle. A V-shaped tarp is fastened to the forward tie line anchors of a boat, with the interior angle of the V situated at the bow crest. The tarp is tautly stretched along the hull by bungee cords spanning the underside of the boat, attaching the port and starboard side of the tarp. The rear bottom corners of the tarp are fastened to the boat trailer. This configuration protects of the entire underside of the bow from road debris and damaged resulting therefrom. Other embodiments include a variety of configurations to accommodate not only various sizes of boat, but also to facilitate installation on various other towable objects including different water craft, all-terrain vehicles and motorcycles.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 417,375 filed on Nov. 26, 2010, entitled “Ultimate Boat Guard.”BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a device used to provide a protective sheathing means for objects that must be mounted to a tow trailer and hitched to the rear of a vehicle for transportation purposes. More specifically, the device protects against possible damage to the towed object caused by debris that is kicked up by the rear tires of the transportation vehicle.[0004]2. Description of the Prior Art[0005]Boat ownership occurs for many different reasons. For example, boats are used by leisure boaters, sailors, career fishermen, hobbyist fishermen, and both professional and amateur boat racers. Regardless of the reason for boat ownership, many individuals take pride in their boat, as it represents a major investment. Unless a boat is harbo...
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IPC IPC(8): B63B17/00
CPCB63B59/02
InventorDION, GERALD
OwnerDION GERALD