Patent ID: 8056495
Filing Date: 2011-11-15
Classification: B63B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. In combination, a bimini extender apparatus and a pontoon boat having a deck with defined surface area, perimeter railing, and a primary bimini for shade, the bimini extender apparatus including: a flexible cover having a surface area of at least about one-third of the defined surface area of the pontoon boat and extending generally horizontally at a level approximating an edge of the primary bimini; a framework attached to one or both of the deck and the perimeter railing; a rear attachment structure attaching the flexible cover to one of the deck, the perimeter railing, and the primary bimini; and a front attachment structure attaching the flexible cover to the framework with the flexible cover arranged to shade an additional portion of the deck surface area.