Abstract: A boat-launching device can include a shock cord and a spring-loaded reel. The shock cord can have a proximal end adapted to be secured to a dock. The spring-loaded reel can include a reel casing, a spool, and a reel spring. The reel casing can define a reel opening. The shock cord can be wound on the spool and have a distal end attached to the spool and the proximal end extending out of the reel opening. A fastener can be attached to the reel casing and adapted to be secured to a boat.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 13, 2013
Date of Patent:
July 1, 2014
Assignee:
Hawkins Marine Accessories, LLC
Inventors:
David J. Hawkins, Sr., David J. Hawkins, Jr.