Patent ID: 6119809
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A collapsible retriever ladder for attachment to an upper edge of a side of a boat, comprising:a first platform;a second platform attached to the first platform and configured for movement relative to the first platform;supporting arms having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion of the supporting arms being latchable to the boat, the first platform being secured to the supporting arms between the first end portion and the second end portion, and the first platform being configured for movement relative to the supporting arms, so as to permit the first platform to rotate in a direction toward the supporting arms and so that the first platform can be locked in an upright position adjacent the supporting arms on an external side of the boat; anda clamping mechanism constructed and arranged to firmly grasp the upper edge of the side of the boat,said clamping mechanism being pivotally connected to the first end portion of the supporting arm so that the supporting arm having the first and second platform secured thereto can be rotated inside the boat for storage and outside of the boat for use.