Abstract: A cupholder for use on a boat having a pedestal guard pipe having a generally inverted U-shape with first and second mutually parallel vertical legs. The cupholder includes a first generally planar member having at least one recess defined therein that is dimensioning configured for receiving at least a first cup, a second generally planar member, and spacer means separating the first and second generally planar members and holding them in substantially mutually parallel relationship. The apparatus also includes first and second recesses on the first generally planar member dimensioned and configured for respectively engaging the first and second mutually parallel vertical legs; and first and second recesses on the second generally planar member dimensioned and configured for respectively engaging the first and second parallel vertical legs.

Abstract: An overhead storage system for a boat bimini top comprising an elongated unitized backing material. The backing material has a front end, a rear end, a left and right side, a top surface, and bottom surface. Attached to the bottom surface of the backing material is a series of storage pockets. The storage pockets are of varying sizes and are generally rectangular in shape and have a hinged lid. Along the bottom left and right side of the backing material is an edge channel housing a telescoping pole. The telescoping poles provide support and structure to the backing material and storage pockets. At the bow end of each telescoping pole is a V-shaped bend, which generally conforms to the contour of a bimini shade cover. Mounted perpendicular to the telescoping poles and below the backing material, are several spreader bars. On the top side of the backing material are a series of support battens and batten sleeves which keep the backing material from sagging.

Abstract: A horizontal shotgun and/or rifle rack assembly for hunting boats includes first and second racks to be mounted forward and aft of each other on a side of a boat. The first and second racks each have upper and lower, upwardly opening, U-shaped gun cradles for receiving, supporting and removably retaining barrels and/or butt stocks of two shotguns and/or rifles and supporting the two shotguns and/or rifles horizontally one above the other. Preferably, the gun cradles each have mechanisms for closing the upper opening in the cradle to prevent a gun from falling out of the racks should a boat overturn.

Abstract: A container and container mounting apparatus for releasably securable mounting of the container onto a generally horizontal rigid platform on a boat, where the platform is adjacent and aft of a transom on the boat, includes a container sized to stably rest, adjacent the transom on the generally horizontal rigid platform, a female receiver rail mountable to the platform, and a male coupling rail. The male coupling rail is mounted or mountable to a lower surface of the container along a rail axis. The male coupling rail is for sliding interlocking into along the female receiver rail when the female receive rail is mounted to the platform and the male coupling rail is mounted to the lower surface of the container.

Abstract: A canopy top for use with a vehicle having an open passenger compartment and carrying equipment. The canopy top has a frame adaptable for being secured to the vehicle and supported above the passenger compartment. A canopy overlies the frame. Means formed integral with the frame for securing equipment to the top is provided.

Abstract: A carrier rack for use primarily on a watercraft. The carrier rack has a preferably two resilient, elastomeric cradles adapted to receive an object to be carried. The cradles are adapted to be mounted on an outside surface of the watercraft, most preferably the gunwales. A plurality of attachment straps are used to mount the carrier rack to the watercraft. An adjustable cradle-strap wraps around the cradle and causes the elastomeric cradle to conform partially to the shape of the object to be carried.

Abstract: A vertical shotgun or rifle mount for hunting boats and the like includes a mounting bracket for holding a shotgun or rifle in a substantially vertical position with a muzzle of the shotgun or rifle pointing upward. The mounting bracket includes a first retaining means adjacent the base of the mounting bracket for receiving and holding the butt end of a shotgun or rifle stock and maintaining the butt end of the shotgun or rifle stock above the bottom of a boat and a second retaining means adjacent the upper end of the mounting bracket means for receiving and holding the receiver of a shotgun or rifle. The mounting bracket has a clamp or other securement device for securing the mounting bracket to the side of a hunting boat with the base of the mounting bracket above the bottom of the hunting boat and the upper end of the mounting bracket projecting above a gunnel of the side of the hunting boat less than twelve inches.

Abstract: A well structure useful for keeping fish alive while fishing or for storing personal belongs while boating is described. The well structure includes a container defining a well cavity, the container including a flexible, water retaining material, a first top container edge and an opposing second top container edge. Support fasteners are attached to both ends of the first and second top container edges and configured to removably attach to a rigid structure. The support fasteners are positionable to bring the first and second top container edges together in a closed position and the support fasteners are positionable to maintain the first and second top container edges apart in an open position. The well structure preferably includes a work surface panel that extends between the first and second container edges when the container is in the open position.

Abstract: A container and container mounting apparatus for triangulated releasably securable mounting of the container onto a generally horizontal rigid platform on a boat, such as a swim platform, where the platform is adjacent and aft of a transom on the boat. Ski-rope securing eyes for releasable attachment of a ski tow rope to the boat are mounted to the transom of the boat. The container and container mounting apparatus includes a container, sized to stably rest adjacent the transom on the generally horizontal rigid platform, and fasteners for releasably securable mounting of the container to the rigid ski-rope securing eyes.

Abstract: An insulated, flexible, canvas container which attaches to a boat when in use. The bag has several parallel, longitudinal fasteners for closing the bag thereby providing means for adjusting the size of the bag to fish of various diameters. The bag has an internal flap which provides a means for shortening the length of the bag. The bag is made from rugged, water-impervious material.

Abstract: A storage pocket for an inflatable towable vehicle that includes an inflatable member and a protective outer shell. The storage pocket includes a flexible panel attached to the outer shell by sewing or other suitable methods. The flexible panel comprises a continuous solid lower portion and an open weave net upper portion that allows ventilation of the storage compartment to prevent mildew of items stored. Indicia on the lower portion may include warnings and water safety information. Attachment of the storage pocket to the outer shell conserves valuable interior space in the towable vehicle and does not interfere with passenger comfort.

Abstract: A rack that adjustably attaches to an inboard wall panel of a boat for securing water sport equipment in the cockpit of the boat. The device is configured so that the rack adjustably attaches to the inboard wall panel and rests flush against the floor of a boat. The device is designed to secure a variety of water sport equipment so as to protect the water sport equipment, the boat and the passengers.

Abstract: A support rack for use on a watercraft to hold several scuba gear and other equipment such as dive tanks, lights, radar, spear guns and a dive flag, the rack including oppositely disposed base members and a bridge structure including opposite vertical portions each attached to and extending upward from a corresponding one of the base members, and a horizontally extending portion integral with upper end zones of the vertical portions. The opposite base members removably mount to the watercraft to support the bridge structure above the stern or gunwale. Mounting structures are provided on the base members and bridge structure for holding the gear on the rack.

Abstract: The present invention is an exercise fluid bottle which contains a liquid nourishment and which is used by a user during a strenuous physical activity. The exercise fluid bottle includes an integral container formed out of a plastic material and a dispensing cap for retaining and dispensing the liquid nourishment. The integral container has a first portion which is a hollow cylinder with an enclosed end and a partially enclosed end and a second portion which is a hollow cylinder with an enclosed end and a partially enclosed end. The integral container also has a handle portion which is a hollow cylinder which has corrugated ribbing axially aligned therewith so that the user can more comfortably grip the exercise fluid bottle and which is disposed adjacent to the partially enclosed ends of the first and second portions. The dispensing cap is fluidly and mechanically coupled to the enclosed end of the first portion.

Abstract: A rack apparatus for storing at least one wakeboard (27,29) in a skiboat having a vertically extending tow pylon (12), comprising: a collar assembly (20) being adapted to support the rack and wakeboards from the vertically extending pylon (12), a plurality of spaced apart lower support arms (23) connected to collar assembly (20) and adapted to support at least one horizontally oriented wakeboard (27) thereon, a plurality of spaced apart upper support arms (25) connected to collar assembly (20) and adapted to support at least one horizontally oriented wakeboard (29) thereon, and a plurality of resiliently extensible and flexible attaching members (30) or attaching straps (31) connected to lower support arms (23), the flexible attaching members (30) being constructed of a length sufficient to wrap around at least one wakeboard (27,29).

Abstract: A rack for storing one or more pairs of water skis and wake boards including one or more pairs of forks having parallel prongs extending from and coplanar with a base plate section. The pairs of forks are mounted on a support bar extending through an opening in the base plate section and may be positioned axially along and orientationally around the bar then clamped in the selected position such that each fork is aligned with its pair member. Each pair of forks preferably has three prongs for stowing one pair of skis or two prongs for storing a wakeboard. A strap is provided for each neighboring pair of each fork having one end attached to an end of one of said neighboring pair of prongs and another end hookable to an end of the neighboring prong so that the strap may be stretched over a water ski or wakeboard nested between neighboring prongs thereby securing a pair of skis or wakeboards.

Abstract: A removable storage locker sized to fit on a boat transom step platform provides storage and counter space to the boat. The locker includes a hinged upper lid which in its closed position provides a slightly-sloped counter surface for water drain-off at a level commensurate with that of the transom. Hinges are located astern of the transom on a locker rim protruding along the locker hinge side such that the lid opens away from the boat. The hinges are covered by an overhanging, downward-extending, rearward lid skirt to protect the hinge, allowing the lid to open at least 90 degrees with the rearward skirt extending under the rearward rim. The hinge movement is limited by the lid skirt contacting the rim underside, allowing the lid to lean astern until contact is made, the lid thus being stably supported in its open position.

Abstract: A durable gear bag designed for use in white water rafts and other small water craft. Heavy weight polypropylene webbing is sewn along the bottom of the bag. D-rings are attached to extensions of the webbing. The bag is then attached to the D-rings of a raft using common boat straps. The bag/strap configuration permits many different strapping arrangements for use in a variety of water craft. The top of the bag is fitted with strips of common hook and loop fasteners (such as VELCRO). These strips are sealed and rolled down snugly. Three snap release connectors are then used to secure the top of the bag. When not in use, the bag can be folded or stuffed for easy packing.

Abstract: Inflatable rubber dinghies, familiar around most wharf areas, are made safe for scuba tank users by a plurality of interlocking rigid base sections which insert laterally across the floor of the dinghy and over both inflatable side tubes of the dinghy. Each base section includes a support for holding a scuba tank in an upright position and each such support is secured to a rail, running front-to-back along the axis of the dinghy, to which the base sections are secured. The interlocking inserts not only provide for secure transport of the scuba tanks but do so in a way which occupies little space and provides for increased stability for the dinghy.

Abstract: A marine spare propeller mounting device used for safely securing a marine spare propeller on board a recreational or work vessel powered by common sterndrive units or large outboard motors. This invention includes a plastic base plate (2) that accepts a stainless steel center axial shaft (3) as well as a stainless steel thrust washer (16) and a retaining knob (4). The stainless steel thrust washer (16) is slipped over the stainless steel center axial shaft (3) and the retaining knob (4) is started on the threaded end of the center axial shaft (18).