Patent ID: 8936182
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. An adaptable rack for aquatic transport of an article comprising: a mounting post comprising a narrowing taper cross-section along its length and a rounded bottom end constructed to frictionally fit inside a rocket launcher and remain supported therein during aquatic transport without additional mechanical fasteners, the rocket launcher comprising a cylindrical tube constructed to support a fishing pole with a round handle, the rocket launcher positioned within a gunwale of en a boat; a support bar positioned on a top surface of the mounting post; a plurality of support arms extending from the support bar, the support arms for supporting the article during aquatic transport; at least one cushion arm extending from a bottom surface of one of the plurality of support arms; a cushion attached to the at least one cushion arm for preventing scuffing on an inner surface of a sidewall of the boat; and wherein the mounting post, the support bar, the plurality of support arms, and the at least one cushion arm form a single integral unit devoid of any mechanical fasteners.