Abstract: A system for mounting equipment to a vessel's hull is disclosed. The system comprises a first stringer and a second stringer, where each stringer is attachable to the inside of the vessel's hull. The system also includes a layer of adhesive attaching both stringers to the inside of the vessels hull. Both stringers have a top cap for attaching equipment. Additionally, each stringer has a first vertical side wall connected to a first end of the top cap, a second vertical side wall connected to a second end of the top cap, and two flanged portions. A first flanged portion connects to a lower end of the first vertical side wall, and a second flanged portion connects to a lower end of the second vertical side wall. The system has an open side portion at the bottom end of both stringers.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hydrofoil system for a marine vessel comprising a hull (101), the hydrofoil system comprising at least one pair of foldable hydrofoils (109, 110) which are pivoted relative to the marine vessel, wherein each hydrofoil (109, 110) is controllable by at least one actuator (930) for displacement of the at least one pair of foldable hydrofoils in a lateral direction of the marine vessel between a stowed position and a deployed position. Each foldable hydrofoil (109, 110) is hinged relative to the hull above the water line on opposite sides of the marine vessel. A first portion (111) of each hydrofoil extends adjacent the hull (101) towards the water line of the marine vessel when the hydrofoil is in the stowed position and a second portion (112) comprises a free second end extending under the hull. The second portion (112) is submerged and arranged in a lateral recess (107) behind a stepped hull portion (106) of the marine vessel when the hydrofoil is in the stowed position.

Abstract: A hand-held wing is configured to include an inflatable leading edge from which a substantially rigid boom extends which is configured to be held by the user to guide the wing, with the leading edge being configured to extend about V-shaped or U-shaped upwards (away from the surfer) in the direction of approach.

Abstract: A watersport support system includes a flotation vest having a back surface, a front surface and side surfaces. At least one adjustment belt is positioned horizontally around the main body of the vest. A pair of tethers engage the adjustment belt along both sides of the vest, and a pair of handle gripping devices are removably connected to the end of the pair of tethers. Each of the handle gripping devices includes an elongated strap that terminates into a malleable curved gripper body, and a hand strap is positioned adjacent to each gripper body. As the user squeezes the gripper body and the tow handle, the pulling force from the handle is transferred from the user's arms to the pair of tethers and the adjustment strap that loops around the back of the user's torso. When the user releases the gripper body, the body disengages the handle.

Abstract: A reconfigurable watercraft comprising a bow section, at least one intermediate section, a stern section, and first and second connecting systems. The first and second connecting systems are configured to allow the watercraft be configured in first and second configurations. In the first configuration, a position of the bow section to the at least one intermediate section is fixed and a position of the stern section relative to the at least one intermediate section. In the second configuration, the bow section is allowed to be displaced relative the at least one intermediate section and the stern section is allowed to be displaced relative to the at least one intermediate section.

Abstract: Yoke mooring systems and processes for using same. The system can include a turntable connected to and rotatable with respect to a base. A yoke can be connected to the turntable such that the yoke can at least partially rotate about a longitudinal axis of the yoke and at least partially rotate about a second axis that can be orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. A first and second link arm can be connected to the yoke and to a first component of a first and a second releasable connector, respectively. A first and second lifting line can be connected to the second end of the first and second link arms, respectively. A first and second lifting device can be disposed on a vessel and configured to be connected to a second end of the first and second lifting lines, respectively, to lift and lower the link arms and the yoke.

Abstract: A seating system for marine vessels including a seat back, a seat cushion, and a seat substructure. The seat substructure is disposed beneath and supports the seat cushion. The seat substructure includes bi-lateral curved tracks and the seat back is slidingly engaged with each of the bi-lateral curved tracks. A seat arm is attached to either side of said seat back, extending through said seat cushion and slidingly attached to a respective bi-lateral curved track. A friction-defeating traveler track can be attached to the seat arm and engages the track. The seat back is readily moveable along the bi-lateral curved tracks between at least a first position and a second position along said track. The seat can be translated along the tracks between at least the two positions with one hand without the need to release or lock any mechanism.

Abstract: An automatic berthing system for an unmanned ship includes a plurality of roof plates fixedly arranged at a side edge of a shore, and a position adjusting mechanism is fixedly arranged in the roof plate. The position adjusting mechanism includes an X-direction adjusting assembly, a Y-direction adjusting assembly, and a Z-direction adjusting assembly. The X-direction adjusting assembly is fixedly connected to an inner sidewall of a fixing bracket. The fixing bracket is fixedly connected to an inner sidewall of the roof plate. A fixing plate is connected to the inner side of the X-direction adjusting assembly. The Y-direction adjusting assembly is connected to the bottom of the fixing plate. The automatic berthing system can realize accurate berthing of an unmanned ship, achieve an excellent berthing effect, and provide protection for the unmanned ship, achieving high safety.

Abstract: The present invention provides a long-term mooring device. A support frame is provided on a dock. The dock is provided with a free guide roller. The free guide roller is wound with a cable. An upper end of the cable is horizontally connected to a spring fixed on a lower side of a cross arm of the support frame, through a free guide roller provided on the lower side of the cross arm of the support frame (corresponding to the free guide roller on the dock). The middle of the cable penetrates through an inertial induction self-locking connection joint fixed on an end of a platform arm. The platform arm is fixed on a platform. The present invention provides an omnidirectional restoring force for the moored platform through the elastic deformation of the springs to control the movement response of the platform within a certain range.

Abstract: A sailing boat includes at least one mast with at least one first and one second section projecting upwards with respect to the hull and arranged facing each other in the orthogonal direction to the advancement direction for supporting a mainsail in two mutually specular and alternative operating positions, where the sections are connected and spaced out from each other by at least one overturning section of the mainsail placed at the top of them to allow the passage from one specular position to the other. The three sections of mast define for that purpose a first sliding guide for the whole mainsail that extends substantially along the whole extension length of the mast and the mast includes a second sliding guide positioned substantially at the top thereof and placed aft with respect to the overturning section.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a broad-based ship that may be facilitated for landing and taking off of multiple aircraft, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the broad-based ship may include hulls, decks, and elevators. Further, the hulls may be configured to be floatably disposable in a water body. Further, the decks may be supported on the hulls. Further, the decks may include a flight deck and a lower deck. Further, the flight deck may include airstrips configured for allowing landing and taking off of aircraft on the airstrips simultaneously. Further, the elevators may be configured for transporting the aircraft between the lower deck and the flight deck simultaneously. Further, the transporting may include transferring the aircraft from the lower deck to the flight deck simultaneously. Further, the taking off of the aircraft simultaneously may be based on the transferring.

Abstract: A bracket for mounting a thruster to a boat includes a horizontal portion, a vertical portion that provides a vertical surface that matches an angle of the vessel transom, generally. The horizontal portion includes an enclosure. The vertical portion forms a transom-facing surface in a plane that is generally at a right angle relative to a horizontal plane, within a small range of angles. The transom-facing surface can angled to match the angle of the transom of a boat to which the thruster bracket is mounted. A thruster is mounted to the thruster bracket on a rotatable thruster mount that allows the thruster to be rotated in a generally horizontal plane relative to the bracket and the vessel to facilitate low speed maneuvering.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a propeller hubcap and method for installing a propeller hubcap which includes attaching a propeller hubcap to main propeller where the main propeller has at least two blades and a shaft and where the shaft has a diameter of from 2.5 inches to 6 inches. The propeller hubcap includes a central body and propeller blades, where the propeller blades are timed with the blades of the main propeller. A thick and thin nut are provided on the main propeller shaft where the thick or thin nut which is positioned further from the main propeller is tapped by multiple holes which have received a fastener. The fasteners attach the propeller hubcap to the main propeller shaft via complementary holes in the central body of the propeller hubcap.

Abstract: A portable marine anchoring device maximizes holding capacity while anchored into the ground. The device is fabricated from lightweight aluminum.

Abstract: An airbag compartment enclosure assembly is disclosed, including a compartment containing an uninflated airbag and a closure device fixed proximate an opening of the compartment. The closure device has an open position allowing expansion of the airbag through the opening and a closed position retaining the uninflated airbag. The closure device includes a first flap extending from a first edge of the opening and a second flap extending from a second, opposing edge of the opening. The first and second flaps are folded over one another in the closed position.

Abstract: The recovery device comprises a floating cradle configured to receive and support the vehicle, the cradle having an entrance for the vehicle situated at a rear end of the cradle and delimited between two lateral portions, the cradle being configured or capable of being configured with a rear lateral extension extending toward the rear from one of the two lateral portions, the other lateral portion having no rear lateral extension.

Abstract: A telescoping boat tower (1800), including: a center section (1814); a first support (1802) secured to a first end of the center section, the first support including a first telescoping assembly (1804); and a second support (1808) secured to a second end of the center section, the second support including a second telescoping assembly (1810). The first telescoping assembly and the second telescoping assembly cooperate to raise and lower the center section between a first position and a second position. The center section includes an integrated sun lounge platform (1820) configured as a cockpit cover for a boat, the sun lounge platform including a seating arrangement (1822).

Abstract: A device that propels a swimmer to move above or below the water surface allowing it to ascend, dive or turn on its axis is disclosed. It allows great capability of movement in water, due to its control fins. This allows it to be used as a sport, recreational, water use item, such as diving or to equip lifeguards or water rescue teams that need to move at higher speeds.

Abstract: A system for retracting a foil of a watercraft in the event of an impact has a strut extending from a watercraft, the strut has a pivot at one end that connects the strut to the watercraft and allows the strut to articulate around the pivot, a foil attached at a second end of the strut, wherein the foil has sufficient surface area configured to generate positive lift when the watercraft is traveling over water; and a retraction system including a mechanical fuse connected to the strut, the mechanical fuse holds the strut stationary and is subject to forces from the strut when the strut travels through water, the retraction system allows retraction of the strut around the pivot when the strut experiences a force greater than a predetermined limit, and the foil is configured to articulate on the strut to maintain positive lift orientation as the strut is retracting.

Abstract: A deployment module according to the present application enables both compact stowage of a sensor array and expansion of the sensor array into a three-dimensional volumetric array shape that enables improved directionality of the sensors during operation. The deployment module includes a support shell that is configured to retain a cable of the sensor array separately from sensors of the sensor array and an expandable deployment body formed of a superelastic shape memory alloy that uses superelasticity and stored energy for deployment of the sensor array. During deployment, the deployment body is removed from the support shell and the sensors are subsequently pulled out of the support shell. The deployment body then expands and holds the cable to retain the three-dimensional volumetric shape of the deployed array.