Patent ID: 6830410
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: B63C

Abstract:
A bunk beam and bunk cushion assembly for supporting a watercraft having a hull, comprising:a bunk beam having a plurality of first locking elements disposed on an attachment surface, the bunk beam having sufficient stiffness to support a portion of the weight of the watercraft transmitted through the bunk beam without permanent deformation but being yieldable to at least partially conform to the shape of the watercraft hull under the portion of the weight of the watercraft supported thereby; and a bunk cushion supported by the bunk beam, the bunk cushion having a watercraft support surface engageable with the watercraft hull and a plurality of second locking elements disposed on a lower surface of the cushion, the plurality of second locking elements being configured to lockably engage the first locking elements to maintain the bunk cushion in position on and attached to the bunk beam such that during use the bunk cushion engages the watercraft hull and supports the portion of the weight of the watercraft supported by the bunk beam.