Patent ID: 8381673
Filing Date: 2013-02-26
Classification: B63B,B63C

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for stabilizing a watercraft for boarding or exiting consisting of: a single elongated cradle arm support member for attaching vertically to a docking structure; a single cradle arm for adjustably attaching to the cradle arm support member; said cradle arm including sloping watercraft supporting portions defining a generally V-shaped upper surface for contacting the under surface of the watercraft at laterally spaced regions for restricting roll of the watercraft while floating; and interconnecting means adjustably connecting the cradle arm to the cradle arm support member, including means for selectively fixing the cradle arm to the cradle arm support member in a selected vertical position, providing for vertical positioning of the cradle arm relative to water level such that a floating watercraft can slide fore and aft onto and off the cradle arm.