Abstract: A device for rolling up and unrolling a floating mat. The device of the invention includes an elongated hollow cylinder having a first end and a second end. The cylinder has an elongated slot formed therein which extends between the ends thereof. A mat retainer bar is positioned in the cylinder. One end of the mat extends inwardly through the slot in the cylinder and is secured to the mat retainer bar. End cap assemblies are secured to the ends of the cylinder and have a lever secured thereto. The mat may be rolled up on the cylinder or unrolled from the cylinder by rotating the cylinder by way of the levers. The levers may be pivotally moved with respect to the end cap assemblies so that they may be stowed in the end cap assemblies and the ends of the cylinder.

Abstract: A device for rolling up and unrolling a floating mat with the floating mat having a first end, a second end, a first side, a second side, an upper surface and a bottom surface is disclosed. The device of the invention includes an elongated hollow cylinder having a first end, a second end and an outer surface. The cylinder has an elongated slot formed in the outer surface thereof which extends between the ends thereof. A mat retainer bar is positioned in the cylinder. One end of the mat extends inwardly through the slot in the cylinder and is secured to the mat retainer bar. End caps are secured to the ends of the cylinder and have a lever secured thereto. The mat may be rolled up on the cylinder or unrolled from the cylinder by rotating the cylinder by way of the levers.