Peter Tortorici

US Patent:

46990755, Oct 13, 1987

Filed:

Aug 15, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/896971

Inventors:

Peter C. Tortorici - East Rockaway NY

International Classification:

B63B 2104

US Classification:

114230

Abstract:

Boat davit for mounting on a bulkhead. A right angle plate has two perpendicular portions, one vertical and one horizontal, the horizontal portion having holes to permit bolting to a bulkhead. A first straight pipe is affixed to the vertical portion of said plate. A second pipe is mounted on the first pipe for vertical movement, the upper portion of the second pipe being bent at an angle of approximately 45. degree. A first pulley is mounted at the upper end of the second pipe and a second pulley is mounted on the second pipe just above the bend in the pipe. A rope is mounted the pulleys. A weight is connected to one end of the rope, the othe end of the rope being adapted to be connected to a boat, whereby the boat will be held away from the bulkhead and will rise and fall with the tide.