John F Slater

US Patent:

20040194685, Oct 7, 2004

Filed:

Apr 2, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/405435

Inventors:

John Slater - Naples FL, US

International Classification:

B63B021/00

US Classification:

114/230200

Abstract:

A boat docking assembly for docking a boat in a slip alongside a dock comprises a catch adapted for attachment to a boat, an arm adapted for pivotable attachment to a dock at a pivot and connection with the catch, and a dampener adapted to resist movement of the boat away from the pivot. The assembly preferably includes a support line along the side of the boat upon which the catch slides. The dampener preferably provides progressive resistance against movement away from the pivot and reduces the boat's velocity before pulling the boat toward the dock for debarkation or embarkation.