Inventors:
Scott J. McKeand - Jeddo MI, US
Assignee:
Jay & Kay Mfg. LLC - Croswell MI
International Classification:
B63B 17/00
Abstract:
An arch assembly for pivotably mounting on a boat , its method of manufacture, and deployment in use. The assembly has an arch with a generally inverted U-shaped configuration, a forward edge region and an aft edge region , a laterally extending top portion generally spanning the width of the boat and a pair of downwardly extending leg portions for connection to the boat. Each leg portion has a lower basal edge. A knuckle joint is provided adjacent to an edge region of the basal edge about which the arch assembly may pivot from a secured upright position through intermediate positions to an extended lower position through a number (R) degrees of arcuate displacement. An anchoring subassembly provided adjacent to another region of the basal edge for releasably securing the arch assembly to the boat. Means for influencing pivotable movement of the arch assembly as it moves arcuately are also provided.