Abstract: A grapple release tool comprising: a main body; an upper piston, wherein the upper piston is disposed inside the main body, and wherein the upper piston is adapted to shift towards a first end of the main body; a pop lock having, wherein the pop lock is disposed inside the main body, wherein the pop lock is removably connected to the upper piston; a secondary housing, wherein the secondary housing is disposed inside the main body over the pop lock; a pop lock spacer disposed in the secondary housing, wherein the pop lock spacer is disposed around a second end of the pop lock; and an upper box recut insert disposed in a first end portion of the main body is disclosed. Methods of making and using the grapple release tool are also disclosed.

Abstract: A retractable boat bumper system includes a bumper plate and a positioning mechanism. The bumper plate is selectively operated between a first, retracted position wherein the bumper plate is proximate the boat and a second, extended position wherein the bumper plate is disposed away from the boat. When the boat is secured to a dock or the like, the bumper plate is disposed within the second position and protects the boat from the dock. When underway, the bumper plate is disposed within the first position such that the bumper plate is out of the way.