Patent ID: 7377227
Filing Date: 2008-05-27
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A method of covering a raised protruding boat anchor on a boat to reduce or avoid damage during a collision of the anchor with one or more of a person and an object, other than a person or object on said boat, the method comprising: providing a resilient anchor bra, the anchor bra surrounding at least part of the anchor and having an ability to yield on contact; applying said anchor bra to said anchor while said anchor is raised above the waterline; and retaining said anchor bra in place by affixing said anchor bra to said boat; wherein the resiliency of the anchor bra is provided by at least one of an air-filled structure and a deformable shell; and wherein the anchor bra is retained by affixing said anchor bra to one or more points on said boat selected from one or more of railings, gunwales, cleats, jam cleats, rings, hooks, sprits, stays, and masts; whereby the resiliency of said anchor bra, while covering said raised protruding anchor, reduces or avoids damage to other persons or objects that would otherwise have occurred.