Patent ID: 6616166
Filing Date: 2003-09-09
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
A trailer-mounted boat guide for keeping a boat centered in the water in relation to a boat trailer during loading and unloading of said boat from said trailer, said boat guide comprising a left and a right boat guiding mechanism attachable to a left and a right side of said trailer respectively, each of said boat guiding mechanisms comprising:a trailer mount for attaching said boat guiding mechanism to a side of said trailer; a supporting member having a first end and a second end, said first end being connected to said trailer mount, and said second end being displaced outwardly and upwardly relative to said first end; a guiding arm pivotally connected to said second end of said supporting member to allow said guiding arm to pivot upwardly from a transport position to a boat guiding position; and a flotation element associated with said guiding arm; wherein said flotation element is of sufficient buoyancy, and is so associated with said guiding arm, so as to cause said guiding arm to pivot upwardly from the transport position to the boat guiding position when said trailer is submerged in the water for loading or unloading said boat from said trailer.