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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7549384 | Motorwell throughhull A motorwell throughhull is disclosed having a central portion for threadably receiving end caps or securements thereon. The central portion is sizable, such as by being formed of a material that is easily cut such as plastic. The end caps may be formed of metal to p... | 06/23/2009 |
| 7204198 | Methods and apparatus to reduce formation of streaks on a wall Methods and apparatus to reduce formation of streaks from fluid running down a side surface of boat hull are disclosed. A disclosed method includes adhering a first portion of a flexible strip to the side surface of the hull, and employing a second portion of the fl... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7067064 | Decanting device for use on vessels with spill rails A device for separating water immiscible hydrocarbons from water contained on vessel decks by spill rails with at least one scupper comprises a rigid liquid impermeable body adapted to be attached on the inside of a spill rail at a scupper and which defines with the... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7021234 | Modular kayak with elevated hull voids A sit-on-top kayak hull having an elevated void in the area between the normal seated position of a paddlers legs. The elevated void which is formed into the hull of the watercraft and extends there-through to a height above the normal laden waterline generally to a... | 04/04/2006 |
| 6928942 | Downcomer for marine vessels A downcomer for conveying wastewater from an upper level of a marine vessel to a lower level of the marine vessel includes a pair of spaced apart mounting portions and an elongate impact portion extending between the mounting portions. Each mounting portion is adapt... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6877451 | Replacement retaining ring A deck drain replacement/repair assembly for marine vessels, and a method for repairing or replacing a drain strainer, are provided. A flanged retaining ring and a flanged drain strainer are provided, with the retaining ring being sized such that the flange thereof ... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6164231 | Insert for marine fitting An insert for a marine thru-hull fitting. The insert includes an annular body and an outwardly extending lip. The annular body is adapted to fit closely around the throat of the thru-hull fitting so that the insert can be sandwiched between the flange of ... | 12/26/2000 |
| 5722339 | Drip control fitting A drip control marine fitting for passage of liquid through an opening in the hull of a marine vessel has a hollow tube extending through an opening through the hull, a flange attached to the tube and an opening through the flange to allow flow of fluid o... | 03/03/1998 |
| 5699750 | Self-bailing watersprite with positive buoyancy A watersprite has a modified inner hull liner and an automatic liquid bailing system to reduce chemical deterioration of the inner hull liner and eventually other components of the watersprite. The inner hull liner provides a dam for water and/or spilled ... | 12/23/1997 |
| 5176097 | Self bailing boat A boat has enclosed flotation within a closed bilge or floor of the boat, which is internally raised so that the interior floor of the vessel is slightly above the normal operating water line level of the vessel. The boat has bilge drain valves of a size ... | 01/05/1993 |
| 4935129 | Closure device for a scupper drain The passage of a scupper drain is normally maintained in a closed position by a pair of spring-biased semi-circular pivotal flaps which are mounted within a housing provided with an associated cap, thus permitting the flaps to only pivot downwardly for op... | 06/19/1990 |
| 4867090 | Forward deck construction for a swath or catamaran-type vessel The forward deck of a swath or catamaran type vessel is constructed largely of a sieve-type material, such as honeycomb-type deck grating. Should the foredeck of the vessel, which is normally suspended above the water line become submerged by plowing into... | 09/19/1989 |
| 4627373 | Construction for coupling deck to hull of small-sized marine craft A deck-hull coupling construction for a small-sized marine craft which has bumpers extending upwardly and downwardly from the coupling. The upwardly extending bumper is constituted by upwardly bent outer extremity of a deck flange which extends horizontal... | 12/09/1986 |
| 4231131 | Inflatable high speed boat A collapsible, inflatable boat is provided having two large inflatable tubes as hulls connected together by a floor raised above the midpoint of the hull tubes and supported by spaced-apart, laterally-extending rigid members flexible connected thereto. An... | 11/04/1980 |
