Richard C Albertson

US Patent:

47234970, Feb 9, 1988

Filed:

Mar 28, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/845534

Inventors:

Edward Albertson - Norfolk VA
Richard K. Albertson - Norfolk VA

International Classification:

B63B 112

US Classification:

114 391

Abstract:

A device and method which permit a single sailor to upright a capsized sailcraft. The uprighting device and method are adaptable for attachment to any size or type of existing sailcraft. A catwalk is stored on the sailing vessel during periods of nonuse, and upon capsizing of the sailcraft a first end of the catwalk is engaged with a side of the capsized sailing vessel before the surface of the water such that the catwalk extends out in cantilever fashion over the surface of the water at a substantially right angle with respect to a deck of the capsized sailing vessel. An operator of the sailing vessel then applies force to a second end of the catwalk thereby leveraging the capsized sailing vessel into an upright position. The catwalk is stored by securing it to a mast of the sailing vessel with cables and a rubber cord, the cables being utilized for attaching the catwalk to the side of the capsized sailing vessel during use. Alternatively, the catwalk is situated for storage in a cross-member on the sailing vessel, and is then attached to the side of the sailing vessel for use by engaging hooks, rotatable catches or pivotable arms on the catwalk with corresponding brackets, braces or support posts on the sailing vessel.

Address:

4412 Cripple Crk Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32309

VIN:

JTEGW21A070016592

Make:

TOYOTA

Model:

HIGHLANDER HYBRID

Year:

2007