Patent ID: 6799529
Filing Date: 2004-10-05
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A tiltable boat top for attachment to boat gunwales with a console between the gunwales to shade and protect the boat console when the top is in a raised posture, said top comprising: an arch, said arch extending across the boat and pivotally attached to the gunwales, a shade frame, said shade frame pivotally attached to the top of said arch, a splash panel, said splash panel affixed to said arch below said shade frame in close proximity to the gunwale attachment, a cover, said cover attached to said shade frame whereby said arch can be selectively raised by rotation in a rearward direction to position said shade frame in horizontal posture above the console and thereafter said arch can be lowered by rotation in a forward direction and said shade frame pivoted in a rearward direction and said shade frame and cover are forward of the console when lowered.