Patent ID: 7721666
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A line retrieve-release system mounted on a hull of a boat, comprising: jaw means configured for attachment to the hull of the boat and facing substantially aft relative to the bow of the boat, said jaw means being capable of movement between a partially open position and a fully open position; a latch coupled to said jaw means and biased to cooperate therewith in said partially open position thereof to thereby define a first enclosed region bounded by said jaw means and said latch, said latch permitting one-way entry to said first enclosed region when a force is applied to said latch from outside of said first enclosed region; line catch means configured for attachment to the hull of the boat aft of said jaw means, said line catch means combining with said jaw means in said partially open position to define a second enclosed region adjacent to said first enclosed region and separated therefrom by said latch, said line catch means permitting one-way entry to said second enclosed region when a force is applied thereto from outside of said second enclosed region; and actuator means coupled to said jaw means for moving said jaw means to said fully open position to thereby open said first enclosed region and said second enclosed region.