Abstract: A quick-install cover system for a watercraft includes a cover having a cover body and a tension member that extends about a bottom of the cover body. The tension member is selectively tensionable to transform the cover from a loose configuration to a tightened configuration. At least one anchor point arranged at the watercraft. The tension member is coupled to the at least one anchor point when the cover is transformed from the loose configuration to the tightened configuration.

Abstract: A cover for a watercraft includes a cover body connectable to the watercraft, and a fastening system coupled to the cover body. The fastening system being operable to selectively apply tension to the cover body. At least one attachment feature is arranged at an underside of the cover body. The at least one attachment feature is engageable with a receiving feature of the watercraft to restrict movement of the cover relative to the watercraft when the cover is not tensioned.

Abstract: A tensioning mechanism is associated with a tension member. The tensioning mechanism includes a housing and at least one webbing roller rotatably mounted within the housing. The at least one webbing roller is connectable to at least one end of the tension member. An electric motor is operably coupled to the at least one webbing roller. The electric motor is operable to drive the at least one webbing roller to adjust a tension of the tension member.

Abstract: A bimini system for use with a support structure includes a bimini assembly transformable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The bimini assembly includes a frame and a cover affixed to the frame. A gathering system includes a gathering mechanism associated with the cover. The gathering mechanism is movable to at least one of fold and gather the cover as the bimini assembly transforms from the open configuration to the closed configuration.

Abstract: An eye for a watercraft includes a body including a first leg, a second leg, and a connector portion extending between and coupled to a first end of both the first leg and the second leg. An opening is defined between the first leg, the second leg, and the connector portion in combination. The first leg and the second leg are connectable to another component and a retention feature protrudes radially outward from the body.

Abstract: A bimini for a boat includes a cover mountable to the boat and an inflation system arranged in fluid communication with the bimini. The bimini is transformable between a stowed position, a retracted position, and an extended position. The bimini is transformable between the retracted position and the extended position via operation of the inflation system.

Abstract: A bimini system for use with a support structure includes a bimini assembly transformable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The bimini assembly includes a frame and a cover affixed to the frame. A gathering system includes a gathering mechanism associated with the cover. The gathering mechanism is movable to at least one of fold and gather the cover as the bimini assembly transforms from the open configuration to the closed configuration.

Abstract: A bimini top for a watercraft includes a bimini frame having at least one bow and at least one support leg rotatable relative to the at least one bow. The bimini frame is transformable between a retracted position and a stowed position. An actuator is operable to automatically transform the bimini frame between the retracted position and the stowed position. The actuator forms the at least one support leg.

Abstract: A storage boot for a bimini top including a bimini frame and a cover includes a base defining a hollow interior configured to receive a portion of the bimini top. The base includes a first support member and a base cover attached to the first support member. The base cover is formed from a fabric material. A lid is movable to selectively close the hollow interior. The lid includes a second support member and a lid cover attached to the second support member. The lid cover is also formed from a fabric material.

Abstract: A ratchet strap tensioning mechanism includes a barrel defining an axis of rotation and a body and a handle coupled via the barrel. Each of the body, handle and barrel is independently rotatable about the axis of rotation. At least one ratchet gear wheel is mounted to the barrel at a position between a portion of the body and the handle. A driver rotatably drives the at least one ratchet gear wheel about the axis of rotation and a pawl restricts rotation of the at last one ratchet gear wheel about the axis of rotation. A force indicating device is connected to at least one of the body and the handle. The force indicating device is operable to indicate to a user when a predetermined force is applied to the ratchet strap tensioning mechanism.

Abstract: A swing arm for a stowable bimini frame associable with a tower structure of watercraft is provided including a body associated with the bimini frame. The body is rotatable relative to the tower structure between a first position and a second position. An engagement mechanism selectively engages the body to retain the body in at least one of the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A bimini system for use with a support structure includes a bimini assembly transformable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The bimini assembly includes a frame and a cover affixed to the frame. A gathering system includes a gathering mechanism associated with the cover. The gathering mechanism is movable to at least one of fold and gather the cover as the bimini assembly transforms from the open configuration to the closed configuration.

Abstract: A bimini system includes a bimini frame having a plurality of bows movable to transform the bimini system between an open configuration and a retracted configuration and a cover supported by the bimini frame. A storage boot has a hollow interior for a receiving the cover therein. The storage boot includes a base mounted to a first bow of the plurality of bows and a lid mounted to a second bow of the plurality of bows.

Abstract: A bimini system for a watercraft includes at least one support member and a bimini frame including at least one bow operably coupled to the at least one support member. A lift-assist device is configured to control movement of the at least one bow of the bimini frame. The lift-assist device is associated with the at least one support member.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a watercraft includes a cover body having a front, an aft end, a first lateral side and a second lateral side. A fastening system includes a tension member and a tightening mechanism. The tightening mechanism is operable to transform the cover body between a loose configuration and a tightened configuration. In the tightened configuration, the cover body includes at least one contoured area extending out of a plane of a surrounding portion of the cover body.

Abstract: A clip assembly includes a base plate having an elongated slot, and a rail clip positioned adjacent the base plate. The rail clip is movable within the elongated slot. A locking mechanism is mounted to the base plate and is operably coupled to the rail clip.

Abstract: A ratchet mechanism includes a barrel defining an axis of rotation and a body and a handle coupled via the barrel. At least one force receiving member is operably coupled to at least one of the barrel, the body, and the handle. The at least one force receiving member is formed from a first material and at least one of the barrel, the body, and the handle is formed from a second material, different than the first material.

Abstract: A swing arm for a stowable bimini frame associable with a tower structure of watercraft is provided including a body associated with the bimini frame. The body is rotatable relative to the tower structure between a first position and a second position. An engagement mechanism selectively engages the body to retain the body in at least one of the first position and the second position.

Abstract: A bimini system for use with a support structure includes a bimini assembly transformable between an open configuration and a closed configuration. The bimini assembly includes a frame and a cover affixed to the frame. A gathering system includes a gathering mechanism associated with the cover. The gathering mechanism is movable to at least one of fold and gather the cover as the bimini assembly transforms from the open configuration to the closed configuration.

Abstract: A cover for a transportation vehicle includes a cover body having a first portion and a second portion and a self-supporting anti-pooling system associated with the first portion of the cover body. When the cover is installed about the transportation vehicle, the first portion of the cover is raised relative to the second portion.