Patent ID: 6026761
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
An improved boat arch comprising:spaced side members joined by transition areas to a top member;said side and top members having an outer surface adapted to face away from the cockpit area of a boat and an inner surface adapted to face towards the cockpit area of a boat;said side members being adapted to extend upwardly from the port and starboard sides of a boat and said top member being adapted to span the cockpit area;at least one channel extending at least partially along said port and starboard sides and at least partially across said top member; on the outer surface of said arch;said channel extending at least partially along said top member and at least partially down said side member such that said channel traverses said transition areas between said top member and side members;whereby said channel is adapted to receive water and channel said water along said channel down said side members and away from said cockpit area of said boat.