Patent ID: 6058866
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
An extendable deck assembly for a boat having a longitudinal axis extending from a bow of the boat to a stern of the boat; said extendable deck assembly providing an extendable deck portion, said extendable deck portion being extendable and retractable from said boat in a longitudinal manner, said extendable deck portion creating additional use area of said boat in the extended position;said extendable deck portion being extended and retracted in a longitudinal manner by means of guide rails attached to said extendable deck portion, said guide rails interfacing with at least one front and at least two back guide roller assemblies; said guide roller assemblies guiding the extendable deck in a longitudinal manner;said guide rails comprising at least one inner guide rail and at least two outer guide rails; with said front guide roller assembly interfacing with said inner guide rail and each of said back guide roller assemblies interfacing with one outer guide rail.