Patent ID: 6866001
Filing Date: 2005-03-15
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A fold-away transport platform attached to a boat transom for carrying sizeable items comprising: a) a pair of tubular side supports pivotally attached to the boat, each side support having a first end and a second end, wherein said first end of said tubular side supports having a down-turned radial extremity, and said second end of said tubular side supports having an upturned radial extremity, such that the first end extends downwardly into the boat and the second end provides a barrier on the distal end for maintaining a secure position when transporting sizeable items on said platform, b) a plurality of tubular cross members positioned between the side supports for structural strength and rigidity of the transport platform, c) a pair of stern pivoting hinge brackets, each hinge bracket pivotally attached to an internal surface of said boat stern and to said first end of each side support, with the transport platform extending outwardly from said boat stern, and d) a plurality of tubular diagonal braces having pivotal detachment means for fastening each brace to an external surface of said boat transom on a lower end of said brace, and rotatable means for attaching each brace at an upper end to a cross member such that the platform may be supported diagonally, and when the lower end is disengaged, the fold-away transport platform may be rotated into the boat, thus making use of said stern pivoting hinge brackets, into a position for storage and transportation.