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.

Abstract: A utility task vehicle includes a vehicle body including an opening. A door is positioned adjacent the opening. The door is configured to pivot about a first axis between an open position and a closed position. A window assembly is positioned adjacent and operably coupled to the door. The window assembly is configured to pivot about a second axis between an open position and a closed position. Rotation of the window assembly about the second axis is driven by rotation of said door about the first axis. In combination, the door and the window assembly substantially seal the opening of the vehicle body.

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 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 cover assembly for a watercraft comprising a cover body having a front end, an air dam, and two lateral sides, wherein a non-uniform arch is formed at one of the lateral sides longitudinal to a direction of air flow. In addition, the non-uniform arch has a front portion having a radius between 400 inches to 300 inches, a back having a radius between 100 inches to 50 inches, and a central portion having a radius at least greater than 1000 inches.

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.