Abstract:
This embodiment relates generally to the Rowing Rig ( 30 ) for a suspended device ( 314 ), that may lead to the stabilization of a watercraft ( 32 ), such as kayaks and canoes, which allows an operator ( 316 ) to move and steer the watercraft ( 32 ) in a safe, ergonomic, and convenient manner. The rowing rig ( 30 ), with the example oarlock ( 40 ) adjustably connected to an outrigger ( 38 ), enables the support of and the counteraction of oaring forces imparted on oarlock ( 40 ), while allowing oarlock ( 40 ) to meaningfully adjustable in 3 independent axis relative to operator ( 316 ) location in watercraft ( 32 ). An inner guide system ( 52 ) can trap outrigger ( 38 ) in a secured position, or allow it to slidably travel within watercraft ( 32 ). The rowing rig ( 30 ) also allows the mounting of other systems, such as an anchor winch system, mounted to the base foundation ( 36 ) to counteract forces in deploying anchor. This allows full control of rowing, the steering, and stopping the watercraft ( 32 ) while operator ( 316 ) while sitting on rowing seat ( 34 ), by solo means.

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE) 
     This application claims the benefit of Provision Patent Application Ser. No. 67/241,139 filed on Sep. 10, 2009 by present inventor, which is incorporated by reference. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Prior Art for Rowing Rig 
     The following is a tabulation of some prior art that presently appears relevant: 
     
       
         
               
             
               
               
               
               
               
             
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
             
             
               
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                 Patentee 
               
               
                   
                   
               
               
                   
                   588,455 
                   
                 Aug. 17, 1897 
                 Lofberg et al. 
               
               
                   
                 1,213,233 
                   
                 Jan. 23, 1917 
                 Morton 
               
               
                   
                 4,649,852 
                   
                 Mar. 17, 1987 
                 Piantedosi 
               
               
                   
                 6,095,878 
                   
                 Aug. 1, 2000 
                 Van Balen 
               
               
                   
                   
               
             
          
           
               
                   
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     Fishing from a paddled watercraft, such as a canoe or kayak, have become popular activities. Such fishing presents many benefits, especially in small, shallow water locations, where stealth and a shallow draft are almost prerequisites to successfully fish these conditions. The paddled watercraft, having a relatively narrow width, typically not much wider than to necessitate two people exchanging places in a canoe version, is a very maneuverable craft propelled and steered by a paddler in the aft position, and sometimes also including a paddler in the fore position. But paddling does not have the same ability to generate speed or to turn the paddled watercraft than if this watercraft was rowed instead. The rowing method is superior because an oar is often twice as long as a paddle, resulting in longer leverage. Additionally, you can row both sides at the same time, something not possible with paddling, resulting in doubling the propulsion work. Additionally, the oarlocks in rowing takes the stress when it opposes the rowing forces during a rowing stroke. This stress is then transmitted to the connecting gunwale of the watercraft for a rower. Aside from freeing up both hands to do propulsion work, rowing also reduces the stress on the rower than if he had to paddle instead. Additionally, rowing both sides of the watercraft simultaneously keeps the watercraft tracking in a straight line. This tracking would require a paddler to switch paddles sides frequently as one-sided paddling tracks the boat in a very wide circle, easily drifting it off course after a mere 3 or so one-sided strokes. This frequent changing of sides expends unnecessary energy that robs the energy that can be better directed for propulsion. Additionally, it introduces a gap time between propulsions on either side, causing the paddler to be not have steering and propulsion during such time. To make matters worst, oar drip from the raising of the oar over the watercraft when exchanging sides wets both the interior of the watercraft and the paddler; both are undesirable results especially in cold weather and when there are items in the watercraft to protect from dampness. 
     Rowing rigs outfitted with oarlocks, which fit inside a watercraft, is old and well known in the art. These devices are presently available to address the need to row a watercraft through the addition of such system of support members to resist the movement of oarlocks under rowing stress. In more recent times, these devices have been provided with clamping supports and allow such rig to be clamped to a paddled watercraft. The rigs generally have the oarlocks in a fixed extended position from the side of the craft, in a fixed up and down position, and in a fixed fore-aft position as well. Effectively, the oarlock position in space relative to the rig attachment is fixed. Several prior art have addressed this fixed position limitation by providing means to adjust the oarlock location, often only in the up and down location. Even so, these adjustments are limited to a modest range simply to fine tune efficiency. Most often, these prior art improvements simply address the ease of performing such adjustment, but which often require the watercraft to be moored to perform such adjustment as tools are often needed. A rower in the rowed watercraft, who wants to readily increase the propulsion work and maneuverability of such craft, has to moor his craft first, apply tools to perform the adjustment before using this rig system to achieve a greater efficient and a more comfortable way of controlling such vessel. 
     I have found that simply having an up and down adjustment is limiting in achieving rowing efficiency and comfort. Because no two people have the same build, rowers often require differing oarlock locations in order to achieve maximum rowing efficiency and comfort. Although this up and down adjustment allows the rower to adjust how high his hands are when he start and finishes a rowing stroke, this adjustment alone is not sufficient enough to optimize his efficiency and comfort. It does not allow him to adjust how far apart his hands are starting and ending for the row stroke. Additionally, this up and down adjustment does not allow him to adjust for different arm lengths, nor allows adjusting how far his hands are away from his body at the start, during, and the end of the row stroke. This lack of efficiency and comfort is even more so for fixed seat rowing, when the rower has less ability to adjust for this poor ergonomic setup. Additionally, this up and down adjustment does not allow him to optimize his oar leverage, a mechanical advantage that is defined by the oar pivot point between his row handle and the row blade. Additionally, this up and down adjustment does not allow him to better balance the oar so as to lighten its heavy feel for long lengths. This is especially true when the oar is long and requires a pivot point closer to the blade. This lightening is usually accomplishable by changing the oar pivot point. Additionally, this up and down adjustment does not allow using differing lengths of oar for differing water conditions. This is especially true when turbid current conditions require faster movement and quick turns accomplishable better with a longer oar, whereas tight sections of a river or calm water condition only require shorter oars. 
     Thus it is advantageous to have a rowing rig system that may allow the oarlocks to be adjusted in THREE (3) dimensions: up and down (Z axis), fore and aft (X axis), and in and out (Y axis). 
     Additionally, it is also advantageous to have this multi-axis adjustment performed quickly without having to moor the boat, i.e. an operation done on the fly (minimal downtime and while in the boat). This is particularly useful for switching between rowers of differing statures. Therefore, the ability to optimize the rowing setup for a differing stature will allow a quick trade between a first rower and a second rower without causing significant down time in travel. 
     Additionally, it would be advantageous for this multi-axis adjustment to be performed without the need for special or even any tools. This reduces the need to carry tools that simply add unnecessary weight to the craft load. Since there is no need for tools, this reduces the chance of losing tools that further complicates this adjustment. 
     In addition to speed, this adjustment should be simple, highly reproducible and repeatable in recalling prior oarlock locations. The obviousness of such adjustment would make it accessible even to the most unseasoned rower. 
     Due to the tight quarters and cramped nature of canoes, I have found that safety requires the rower to have full control of watercraft in a seated position, barring any need to move about. This means he can operate the canoe from his seat, giving him a cockpit like effect. Thus I have found that if I can attach an anchor winch system to this rowing rig, as well as a foot support to facilitate transmitting his rowing force more efficiently to his arms, the rowing operation is safer and uninterrupted in nature. Both the anchor winch and foot support system as also adjustable for the safety, efficiency, and comfort of the rower. This way, he is able to perform any watercraft related task with sufficient clearances, and yet find all the contraptions within easy, fast, and ergonomic reach. 
     Another problem I encountered is ensuring the rowing section of the canoe is stiff enough to handle the rowing, anchoring, and the foot support stress at the same time. Due to the lightweight, plastic nature, and low torsional stiffness of canoes, I have found most canoes do not resist stress well, especially when the canoe had not been designed for rowing long oars. Not only does the canoe require additional strengthening for rowing, but also even more strengthening is needed when both anchor winch and footrest systems are adding additional stress to this same area. Current clamp systems do not provide sufficient means of attaching such rig of multitasking nature to the canoe as the function behind such clamp system becomes quickly unusable when the canoe sidewall deforms under such multiple strain. 
     In  FIG. 1 , the adjustable oarlock in U.S. Pat. No. 588,455 issued to Lofberg et al, Aug. 17, 1897 only shows a lateral adjustment, absent of a Z-axis adjustment. Eventhough this art has at least a lateral adjustment, it forces the rower to accept that any lateral adjustment also causes an adjustment in the fore and aft (X-axis), barring any independence between both this and an Y-axis. Rather, this dependent nature makes fine tuning adjustments impossible. 
     In  FIG. 2 , the adjustable oarlock in U.S. Pat. No. 1,213,233 issued to Morton, Jan. 23, 1917, only shows an adjustment in the fore and aft direction (X-axis) and is thus lacking adjustment in the Z and Y-axis. Also, although the X axis adjustments is variable, i.e. the oarlock can be on any position between extreme ends, the ability to recall a prior location or detect if it is out of location is not present here. This is because the rower would have to rely on eye balling and relying on past memory, both processes that lack repeatability and reproducibility. Thus, the prior locations become as subjective as memory lacking strong cues, introducing a high degree of error. Thus, although this art was to provide maximum adjustability, it also created the downside of making the repeatability and reproducibility of prior locations imprecise. 
     In  FIG. 3 , the ‘Rowing attachment for a canoe or the like art’ in U.S. Pat. No. 4,649,852 issued to Piantedosi, Mar. 17, 1987, provides a means to slide a rower&#39;s seated position fore and aft from the oarlocks. The X axis adjustment mandates the use of the slider seat attached to the same structure as the oarlock. This mandate limits the use of this art in canoes that already having fixed seats, since the fixed seats preclude further longitudinal real estate for such art to fit in. Also, this art is lacking adjustment for the distance between oarlock and the fixed footrest, hence restricting the maximum comfort and efficiency for only rowers with only the suitable arm length to leg length ratio for this fixed setup. Additionally, the mandated use of the slider seat does not allow seat adjustment in the Z-axis, an important adjustment for canoe stability and oar shaft clearance to gunwale. This mandated use also stresses the gunwale and sides walls of a canoe, a stress path that was never designed in plastic canoes, introducing unexpected deformation. Additionally, this art provides adjustments in the Y-axis but lack adjustments in the Z-axis. As with the Morton art cited above, although this art provides maximum sliding adjustments in the fore and aft direction, it also created the downside of making the repeatability and reproducibility of prior locations imprecise. 
     In  FIG. 4 , the adjustable oarlock in U.S. Pat. No. 6,095,878 issued to Van Balen, Aug. 1, 2000, only addresses the oar lock adjustment in the Z-axis. The downside in this art is the same as the Morton and Piantedosi art whereby repeatability and reproducibility of prior oarlock settings is imprecise inspite of having the oarlock engaged in a threaded fashion in the Z axis. This art also mandates the additional use of a wrench to rotate an inner engaging member in order to raise or lower the oarlock, an operation that possibly requires the additional and time consuming act of mooring the boat. This art also lacks adjustment in the X and Y-axis. 
     ADVANTAGES 
     Accordingly several advantages of one or more aspects are as follows: the ability to adjust an oarlock in the X, Y, Z axis in an independent manner for varying rower builds, the ability to provide meaningful adjustment range within each axis, the ability to operate varying oar lengths ergonomically, the ability to perform such adjustments without any tools or high need for skill and training, the ability to perform such adjustment without incurring any time-consuming downtime such as mooring, the ability to recall prior locations in a highly reproducible and repeatable way, the ability to fit the art into a canoe of limited real estate from having fixed seats and to function with these fixed seat, the ability to have adjustable footrest independent of any oarlock adjustments, the ability to not deform a plastic canoe under rowing operation, the ability to incorporate additional systems that controls the safety and maneuverability of the canoe (such as an Anchor winch), and the ability to have these additional systems accessible and within ergonomic reach from a seated rowing position without impeding other functions such as rowing. Other advantages of one or more aspects will be apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Discussion of Prior Art, Cross Reference to Related Application, and Advantages for Foot Rest 
     The section for the foot rest is to be filed as part of a continuation to this application. 
    
    
     
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         FIG. 1  is Prior Art, Lofberg et al&#39;s embodiment. 
         FIG. 2  is Prior Art, Morton&#39;s embodiments. 
         FIG. 3  is Prior Art, Piantedosi&#39;s embodiments. 
         FIG. 4  is Prior Art, Van Balen&#39;s embodiments. 
         FIG. 5  is a Front isometric view of the embodiment in a watercraft 
         FIG. 6  is a front view of the Rowing Rig, with current art shown working with outriggers (art filed in Sep. 2010). 
         FIG. 7  is a close-up of View A callout in  FIG. 5   
         FIG. 8  is a front view of Shims of varying lengths 
         FIG. 9  is a close up view of Oar lock supports, view B in  FIG. 6   
         FIG. 10  is a isometric view of the Outer guide, view C in  FIG. 5 . 
         FIG. 11  is a close-up of View D callout in  FIG. 5   
         FIG. 12  is a close-up of View E callout in  FIG. 13   
         FIG. 13  is a side view close-up of Anchor system 
         FIG. 14  is a cut section A-A through anchor system in  FIG. 13   
         FIG. 15  is a isometric view of the Foot Rest system 
         FIG. 16  is a bottom view of Foot rest system 
         FIG. 17   a . is a side view of Foot rest system with sequences of various foot board position 
         FIG. 17   b . is a side view of Foot rest system Reverse-Angle-but-Rearward position. 
         FIG. 18 . is a top front view close-up of Foot rest system 
         FIG. 19   a . is a rear view of Foot rest system in position  290  for clarity. 
         FIG. 19   b  is a rear view of Foot rest system in position  290  with the self centering feature in place. 
         FIG. 20  is a view of attaching Rowing rig onto the gunwale 
       Alternate Embodiments 
         FIG. 21  is a view of attaching Rowing rig (via front base member  56 ) onto the gunwale  300  using a two wheel gunwale connection 
         FIG. 22  is a view of an alternative connection that replaces fitting  84  and  146  with a yoke carrying a center bearing wheel riding at the bottom of a now C shape guides 
         FIG. 23  is a view of Foot Rest Alternative embodiment to Bridge member  240  connection to BS first 90 degree fitting  248   
         FIG. 24  shows self centering feature connected to foot board and first sliding member. 
     
    
    
     REFERENCE NUMERALS 
     
       
         
               
               
             
           
               
                   
               
             
             
               
                 30 Rowing Rig 
                 32 Watercraft 
               
               
                 34 Rowing seat 
                 36 Base foundation 
               
               
                 38 Outrigger 
                 40 Oarlock 
               
               
                 42 Anchor winch system 
                 44 Footrest system 
               
               
                 46 Left setup 
                 48 Right setup 
               
               
                 50 Gunwale connection 
                 52 Inner guide system 
               
               
                 54 Outer guide system 
                 56 Front base member 
               
               
                 58 Side Fore member 
                 60 Front 90 degree fitting 
               
               
                 62 Front threaded tee fitting 
                 64 Side aft member 
               
               
                 66 Side cross fitting 
                 68 Arm 
               
               
                 70 First rear 90 degree fitting 
                 72 Vertical member 
               
               
                 74 Rear base member 
                 76 Second rear 90 degree fitting 
               
               
                 78 Tee fitting 
                 80 Offset member 
               
               
                 82 Offset fitting 
                 84 Rail fitting 
               
               
                 86 Inner rail 
                 88 Inner Front (A) and Rear (B) stop 
               
               
                 90 Watercraft inside sidewall 
                 92 Front (A) and Rear (B) bolt 
               
               
                 94 Front (A) and Rear (B) nut 
                 96 Shims (A, B, C) 
               
               
                 98 Oarlock member 
                 100 Oarlock fitting 
               
               
                 102 Vertical leg 
                 104 Top adjustable arm system 
               
               
                 106 Bottom adjustable arm system 
                 108 Sliding base system 
               
               
                 110 End cap 
                 111 Vertical leg shims (A and B) 
               
               
                 112 Top arm tee fitting 
                 114 First 45 degree fitting 
               
               
                 116 Top inner arm 
                 118 Top outer arm 
               
               
                 120 First wirelock pin 
                 122 Threaded 45 degree fitting 
               
               
                 124 Bottom arm tee fitting 
                 126 Bottom inner arm 
               
               
                 128 Bottom outer arm 
                 130 Second wirelock pin 
               
               
                 132 Male threaded 90 degree  
                 134 Female threaded 90 degree  
               
               
                 fitting 
                 fitting. 
               
               
                 136 Top sliding cross fitting 
                 138 Bottom sliding cross fitting 
               
               
                 140 Bottom arm 
                 142 First end cap 90-degree fitting 
               
               
                 144 Second end cap 90-degree  
                 146 Outer guide tee fitting 
               
               
                 fitting 
                   
               
               
                 148 Outer rail 
                 150 Front (A) and Rear (B) Outer  
               
               
                   
                 stops 
               
               
                 152 Watercraft outside side wall 
                 154 Dual brace system 
               
               
                 156 Right (A) and Left (B) brace  
                 158 Right (A) and Left (B) bottom  
               
               
                 member  
                 tee fitting 
               
               
                 160 Right (A) and Left (B) second  
                 162 Right (A) and Left (B) top tee  
               
               
                 45 degree tee fitting 
                 fitting 
               
               
                 164 Anchor winch 
                 166 Top bridge mount 
               
               
                 168 Bottom Bridge mount. 
                 170 Right (A) and Left (B) top  
               
               
                   
                 bridge mount tee fitting 
               
               
                 172 Top center bridge 90-degree  
                 174 First (A), Second (B), and  
               
               
                 fitting 
                 Third (C) anchor bolt 
               
               
                 176 First (A), Second (B), and  
                 178 Right (A) and Left (B) bottom  
               
               
                 Third (C) anchor nut 
                 bridge mount tee fitting 
               
               
                 180 Right (A) and Left (B) Bottom  
                 182 Bottom stress carrying member 
               
               
                 center bridge 90-degree fitting 
                   
               
               
                 184 Anchor fixing member 
                 186 Anchor fixing tee 
               
               
                 188 Third wire lock pin 
                 190 U bolt 
               
               
                 192 V housing 
                 194 Front (A) and Rear (B) Wingnut 
               
               
                 Foot rest hereon: 
                   
               
               
                 200 Foot rest system 
                 202 FR Outside rail system 
               
               
                 204 Inside Rail system 
                 205 Static Cross Member 
               
               
                 206 FR moving cross member 
                 208 FR recline system 
               
               
                 210 Foot board 
                 212 FR outside rail member 
               
               
                 214 FR first 90 degree fitting 
                 216 FR first cross fitting 
               
               
                 218 FR Base fitting 
                 220 FR Side member 
               
               
                 222 FR Cross member 90 degree  
                 224 FR second cross fitting 
               
               
                 fitting 
                   
               
               
                 226 Fr outside rail 90 degree 
                 228 Board support system 
               
               
                 fitting 
                   
               
               
                 230 Bracing system 
                 232 Kick out system 
               
               
                 234 Bracing member 
                 236 First bracing fitting 
               
               
                 238 Second bracing fitting 
                 240 Bridge member 
               
               
                 242 Left side of board support  
                 244 Right side board system 
               
               
                 system 
                   
               
               
                 246 Support member 
                 248 BS first 90 degree fitting 
               
               
                 250 BS second 90 degree fitting 
                 252 BS base fitting 
               
               
                 254 Right (A) and Left (B) KO  
                 256 KO first 90 degree fitting 
               
               
                 Cross fitting 
                   
               
               
                 258 Right (A) and Left (B) Board  
                 260 Right (A) and Left (B) First  
               
               
                 tee fitting 
                 threaded member 
               
               
                 262 Anti tilt second 90 degree  
                 264 Right (A) and Left (B) Anti tilt  
               
               
                 fitting 
                 tee fitting 
               
               
                 266 Right (A) and Left (B) second 
                 268 First sliding member 
               
               
                 threaded member 
                   
               
               
                 270 Second sliding member 
                 280 ‘C’ shape attachment strap 
               
               
                 282 FR first wirelock pin 
                 284 FR second wirelock pin 
               
               
                 286 Raised but angled position 
                 288 Flat position 
               
               
                 290 Reverse angle but forward  
                 292 Reverse angle but rearward  
               
               
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                 position 
               
               
                 294 Second set of shims 
                 296 First swing out position 
               
               
                 298 Second swing out position 
                 300 Gunwale 
               
               
                 302 Top (A) and Bottom (B) wheel 
                 304 Housing 
               
               
                 306 Spring 
                 308 Eyebolt 
               
               
                 310 Center bearing wheel and  
                 312 C shape guides 
               
               
                 Yoke 
                   
               
               
                 314 Suspended device 
                 316 Operator 
               
               
                 318 Self centering feature 
                 320 Right (A) and Left (B) armature 
               
               
                 322 Right (A) and Left (B) SC tee  
                 324 Right (A) and Left (B) SC  
               
               
                 fitting 
                 45 degree fitting 
               
               
                 326 Right (A) and Left (B) SC  
                 328 Right (A) and Left (B) SC  
               
               
                 side leg 
                 90 degree fitting 
               
               
                 330 SC bridge 
                 332 Right (A) and Left (B) SC Bolts 
               
               
                 334 Right (A) and Left (B) SC  
                   
               
               
                 nuts 
               
               
                   
               
             
          
         
       
     
     SUMMARY 
     Embodiments 
     Embodiments of the approaches described herein provide an apparatus comprising: a suspended device configured to connect to a vertical leg, the vertical leg having a first vertical end and a second vertical end, the vertical leg being configured to extend in a vertical direction, the suspended device being configured to slide along the vertical leg and to removably attach to the vertical leg in at least a first position or a second position, the second position being at a different distance from the first vertical end of the vertical leg than the first position; a first horizontal arm having a first horizontal end and a second horizontal end, the first horizontal arm configured to extend in a first horizontal direction, the vertical leg being configured to slide along the first horizontal arm and to removably attach to the first horizontal arm in at least a third position and fourth position, the third position being at a different distance from the first horizontal end than the fourth position; and a vehicle connection member configured to connect to the first horizontal arm or the vertical leg, the vehicle connection member being further configured to connect to a first side of a vehicle, to translate along the first side of the vehicle, and to removably attach to the first side of the vehicle in at least a fifth position or a sixth position. 
     Optionally, the vehicle is a watercraft and the suspended device is an oarlock. 
     Optionally, an additional system is configured to connect to the vehicle connection member, the additional system applying an additional force to the vehicle connection member. 
     Optionally, the suspended device is configured to removably attach to the vertical leg in at least one of the first position or the second position via at least one removable shim. 
     Optionally, the suspended device is connected to the vertical leg via a connecting member. 
     Optionally, the vehicle connection member is configured to removably attach to the first side of the vehicle in at least one of a fifth position or a sixth position via at least one removable shim. 
     Optionally, the at least one removable shim is configured to be adjusted by an operator of the vehicle while the vehicle is being operated. 
     Optionally, the vehicle connection member is configured to slide or roll along the first side of the vehicle. 
     Optionally, the first side of the vehicle extends in a second horizontal direction, the second horizontal direction being normal to the first horizontal direction. 
     Optionally, the position of the suspended device is adjustable in at least the vertical direction and at least one horizontal direction. 
     Optionally, the apparatus further includes a second horizontal arm configured to lie parallel to the first horizontal arm and configured to connect to the vertical leg. 
     Optionally, the second horizontal arm is configured to direct a stress in the vertical direction or in at least one horizontal direction from the suspended device to the vehicle. 
     Optionally, the apparatus further includes at least one side arm configured to lie parallel to the first side of the vehicle, the at least one side arm being configured to connect to at least one of the first horizontal arm or the second horizontal arm. 
     Optionally, the at least one side arm is configured to direct a stress in at least one horizontal direction from the suspended device to the vehicle. 
     Optionally, the vehicle connection member is configured to connect to the first side of vehicle in a location proximate to a seat for an operator of the vehicle. 
     Optionally, the location proximate to the seat for the operator of the vehicle is configured to be selected by the operator of the vehicle. 
     Embodiments of the approaches described herein provide an apparatus comprising: an suspended device connected to a vertical leg, the vertical leg having a first vertical end and a second vertical end, the vertical leg extending in a vertical direction, the suspended device being configured to slide along the vertical leg and to removably attach to the vertical leg in at least a first position or a second position, the second position being at a different distance from the first vertical end of the vertical leg than the first position; a first horizontal arm having a first horizontal end and a second horizontal end, the first horizontal arm extending in a first horizontal direction, the vertical leg being configured to slide along the first horizontal arm and to removably attach to the first horizontal arm in at least a third position and fourth position, the third position being at a different distance from the first horizontal end than the fourth position; and an vehicle connection member connected to the first horizontal arm or the vertical leg, the vehicle connection member being further configured to connect to a first side of a vehicle, to translate along the first side of the vehicle, and to removably attach to the first side of the vehicle in at least a fifth position or a sixth position. 
     Optionally, the vehicle connection member is connected to the first side of the vehicle. 
     Optionally, the vehicle connection member is configured not to deform the vehicle as a result of the vehicle connection member being connected to the first side of the vehicle. 
     Embodiments of the approaches described herein provide a watercraft comprising: a first apparatus at a left side of the watercraft, the first apparatus comprising: a left suspended device connected to a left vertical leg, the left vertical leg having a first left vertical end and a second left vertical end, the left vertical leg extending in a vertical direction, the left suspended device being configured to slide along the left vertical leg and to removably attach to the left vertical leg in at least a first left position or a second left position, the second left position being at a different distance from the first left vertical end of the left vertical leg than the first left position, a first left horizontal arm having a first left horizontal end and a second left horizontal end, the first left horizontal arm extending in a first horizontal direction, the left vertical leg being configured to slide along the first left horizontal arm and to removably attach to the first left horizontal arm in at least a third left position and fourth left position, the third left position being at a different distance from the first left horizontal end than the fourth left position, and a left vehicle connection member connected to the first left horizontal arm or the left vertical leg, the left vehicle connection member being connected to the left side of the watercraft, the left vehicle connection member being configured to translate along the left side of the watercraft, and to removably attach to the left side of the watercraft in at least a fifth left position or a sixth left position; and a second apparatus at a right side of the watercraft, the second apparatus comprising: a right suspended device connected to a right vertical leg, the right vertical leg having a first right vertical end and a second right vertical end, the right vertical leg extending in the vertical direction, the right suspended device being configured to slide along the right vertical leg and to removably attach to the right vertical leg in at least a first right position or a second right position, the second right position being at a different distance from the first right vertical end of the right vertical leg than the first right position, a first right horizontal arm having a first right horizontal end and a second right horizontal end, the first right horizontal arm extending in the first horizontal direction, the right vertical leg being configured to slide along the first right horizontal arm and to removably attach to the first right horizontal arm in at least a third right position and fourth right position, the third right position being at a different distance from the first right horizontal end than the fourth right position, and a right vehicle connection member connected to the first right horizontal arm or the right vertical leg, the right vehicle connection member being connected to the right side of the watercraft, the right vehicle connection member being configured to translate along the right side of the watercraft, and to removably attach to the right side of the watercraft in at least a fifth right position or a sixth right position. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
     First Embodiment  
     FIGS.  5  to  14   
     This right side teaching is repeated for the left side of the figures, and vice versa, as the embodiment is symmetrically identical on both sides where applicable. Whenever there is no distinguishment between a right side part and an identical left side part, it is assumed the right side for left side teaching and vice versa is still preserved. 
     With reference to the drawings  FIGS. 5 to 14 , a Rowing rig  30  mounted to a watercraft  32  is illustrated. Aft of the rowing rig  30  is a Rowing seat  34  that is part of, or affixed to, the watercraft  32 . The rowing rig  30  comprises mainly of a base foundation  36 , an outrigger  38  affixed at one end of base foundation  36 , and an oarlock  40  affixed to the outrigger  38 . Also affixed to the base foundation  36  are an Anchor winch system  42 , and a Footrest system  44 . Shown here is an example setup where two oarlocks  40  are required, where outrigger  38  on a left setup  46  is reflected across to the opposite side, right setup  48 . A one-oarlock setup only requires a single oarlock setup, i.e. left setup  46  or right setup  48 . The preference for the location of rowing rig  30  is within the adjustability range of contemplated rowers of wide varying physical builds to row ergonomically when seated at rowing seat  34 , also known as a proximate location. Also, this location preferably coincides with about the center of the watercraft  32  so as to not only provide ample room for other occupants but more importantly the center allows faster turning maneuvers when rowing. Rowing rig  30  is mounted to the watercraft  32  by a gunwale connection  50 , by an inner guide system  52 , and by an outer guide system  54 , both that will be detailed below. The outer guide system  54  does not significantly add to the mounting, but simply acts as a means to counteract the downward forces imparted on outrigger  38  during rowing and while under the weight of oars (not shown and not part of art). 
     I presently contemplate in all embodiments the foregoing joints, members, and pivot or moving joints to be made out of Schedule 40 PVC piping and fittings in several classes of diameters. However, they can have several different cross sections, such as oval, triangular, circular, etc., different sizes, different thickness and different materials, such as high carbon steel, aluminum and it&#39;s alloys, titanium, polycarbonate, etc. 
     With reference to  FIG. 5 , the base foundation  36  comprises of a front base member  56  with a side fore member  58  connected to thereof by a front 90 degree fitting  60  and front threaded tee fitting  62 . A side aft member  64  is connected to side fore member  58  by a side cross fitting  66 . Arm  68  slidably connects through the side cross fitting  66  and into first rear 90-degree fitting  70 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 6 , a vertical member  72  connects to first rear fitting  70 , and a rear base member  74  is connected to the vertical member  72  by a second rear 90 degree fitting  76 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 7 , inner guide  52  system adjustably connects rowing rig  30  to watercraft  32 . Inner guide  52  is connected to rowing rig  30  with tee fitting  78  slidably connected to vertical member  72  on one end, and connected to offset member  80  which connects to inner guide  52  on the other end. 
     The inner guide system  52  comprises of an offset fitting  82  that connects to rail fitting  84  that slidably engages with inner rail  86 . A inner front stop  88 A slidably engages over rail  86 , providing sufficient clearance for rail fitting  84  to travel freely over inner rail  86  without watercraft inside sidewall  90  rubbing or interfering with this travel. 
     A front bolt  92 A passes through holes defined by inner front stop  88 A, inner rail  86 , and watercraft inside sidewall  90 , and is fastened down with front nut  94 A (shown in  FIG. 10 ). The same attachment arrangement is repeated at the opposite end of rail  86  with first rear stop  88 B, rear bolt  92 B, and rear nut  94 B (shown in  FIG. 11 ). 
     With additional reference to  FIG. 8 , ‘C’ shaped shims  96 A,  96 B,  96 C are snapped onto inner rail  86  either aft or rear of rail fitting  84  in a combination that traps rowing rig  30  from moving fore and aft from watercraft  32  during rowing. When these shims are of varying widths, they can be matched to provide a trapping of rowing rig  30  in the fore and aft direction as precise as every half-inch. The current embodiment contemplates the shims  96 A,  96 B,  96 C to be 2″, 1″, and ½″ in width respectively. 
     With reference to  FIG. 5 , oarlock  40  is connected to rowing rig  30  by outrigger  38 . With reference to  FIG. 9 , the oarlock is connected to an oarlock member  98  that is connected to oarlock fitting  100 . The oarlock fitting  100  slidably engages with Vertical Leg  102 , allowing the fitting to slide up and down the leg. The vertical leg is constrained to resist any movement during rowing stress at THREE (3) connection points: a) Top Adjustable arm system  104 , b) Bottom Adjustable arm system  106 , and c) Sliding Base system  108 . The vertical leg  102  is connected to sliding base system  108 , and both top adjustable arm system  104  and bottom adjustable arm system  106  are rotatably connected to the vertical leg  102 . Oarlock  40  is trapped to remain in place along vertical leg  102  by adding end cap  110 , and vertical leg shims  111 A and B. 
     With reference to  FIG. 9 , Top adjustable arm system  104  comprises of a top arm tee fitting  112  that is rotatably connected to a first 45 degree fitting  114 . With regards to  FIG. 5 , a top inner arm  116  connects to fitting  114 , and slidably engages in a telescopic fashion inside top outer arm  118 . A first wire lock pin  120  passes through holes defined in both arms, locking them from sliding with each other. Top adjustable arm system  104  connects to base foundation  36  when top outer arm  118  connects to threaded 45 degree fitting  122  that is revolvably connected to front threaded tee fitting  62 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 9 , bottom adjustable arm system  106  comprises of a bottom arm tee fitting  124  that is rotatably connected vertical leg  102 . A bottom inner arm  126  connects to fitting  124  on one end, and at the other end slidably engages in a telescopic fashion inside bottom outer arm  128 . With regards to  FIG. 5 , a second wire lock pin  130  passes through holes defined in both arms, locking them from sliding with each other. Bottom adjustable arm system  106  connects to rear base member  74  when bottom outer arm  128  connects to side aft member  64  by male threaded 90 degree fitting  132  (connected to arm  128 ) revolvably connected to a female threaded 90 degree fitting  134  (connected to member  64 ). 
     With reference to  FIGS. 6 and 9 , a sliding base system  108  comprises of a top sliding cross fitting  136  that slidably engages with arm  68 . A bottom-sliding tee fitting  138  connects to the cross fitting  136  and slidably engages with bottom arm  140 . With reference to  FIG. 6 , both arms  138  and  140  are connected to each other when first end cap 90-degree fitting  142  (connected to arm  138 ) connects to second end cap 90-degree fitting  144  (connected to arm  140 ). With reference to  FIG. 10 , the bottom arm  140  is connected to outer guide system  54  as it is connected to outer guide tee fitting  146 , which slidably engages with outer rail  148 . An outer front and rear stop  150 A and B slidably engages over rail  148 , providing sufficient clearance for rail fitting  146  to travel freely over outer rail  148  without watercraft outside side wall  152  rubbing or interfering with this travel. 
     The previously mentioned bolts and nuts for Inner guide system  52  doubles up as the same attachment system for the outer guide system  54 . Thus, both front and rear bolts  92  A and B passes through holes defined by outer front and rear stops  150 A and B, by outer rail  148 , and by watercraft side walls  90  and  152 . The bolts are then fastened down with front and rear nut  94 A and B. With reference to  FIG. 11 , this fastens both inner and outer guide system onto watercraft  32  using a commonly shared bolt and nut system. 
     With reference to  FIG. 12 , rowing rig  30  is further strengthened by a dual brace system  154  that connects front base member  56  to rear base member  74 . The dual rail system  154  comprises of a right brace member  156 A connected to rear base member  74  by right bottom tee fitting  158 A. On the opposite end, the member  156  A connects to right second 45 degree fitting  160 A, which connects to right top tee fitting  162 A that connects to front base member  56 . The left brace  156 B is a duplicate of and adjacent to this right brace setup. Hence all teaching that describes the right side applies for the left side. The left brace thus comprises of left brace member  156 B connected to rear base member  74  by left bottom tee fitting  158 B. On the opposite end, the member connects to left 45 degree fitting  160 B, which connects to left top tee fitting  162 B that connects to front base member  56 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 13 , anchor winch system consists of an anchor winch  164  is attached to the dual brace system  154  by attaching the winch to top bridge mount  166  and to bottom bridge mount  168 . With reference to  FIG. 12 , the top bridge mount  166  comprise of a right and left top bridge mount tee fitting,  170  A and B, slidably connected to right and left brace members  156  A and B respectively. Both fittings are connected to each other by top center bridge 90-degree fitting  172 . With reference to  FIG. 13 , the top attachment for anchor winch  164  is secured by a first anchor bolt  174 A passing through holes defined by center bridge 90 degree fitting  172 , and is secured by first anchor nut  176 A (see  FIG. 12 ). With reference to  FIG. 12 , the bottom bridge mount comprise of a right and left bottom bridge mount tee fitting,  178  A and B, slidably connected to right and left brace members  156  A and B respectively. With respect to  FIGS. 13 and 14 , both fittings  178  A and B are connected to each other by being connected to a union of a right and left bottom center bridge 90-degree fitting  180 A and B connected to each other. With respect to  FIG. 14 , the bottom two attachments for anchor winch  164  are secured by a second and third anchor bolts  174 B and C that passes through holes defined by both bottom center bridge 90-degree fittings  180  A and B. The bolts pass through another set of holes defined by a bottom stress carrying member  182  that is trapped in place when second and third anchor nuts  176  B and C fasten onto their respective bolts. 
     The entire anchor winch  164  can be adjusted up and down the dual brace system  154  so as to provide sufficient clearance for rowing hands during the entire rowing stroke. This keeps the anchor winch close to the rower so it is within easy and fast access when needed, yet out of the way from impeding with the needed hand clearances during rowing. With respect to  FIG. 12 , it may be necessary to lock the anchor winch along the dual brace system using a anchor fixing member  184  connected to rear base member  74  with anchor fixing tee  186 . The top anchor winch attachment bolt  174 A passes through holes defined by anchor fixing member  184 , and is secured by first anchor nut  176 A. An alternative is to use a third wire lock pin  188  passing through holes defined by right brace member  156 A and right bottom bridge mount tee fitting  178 A. 
     Foot Rest, FIGS.  15 - 20   
     This right side teaching is repeated for the left side of the figures, and vice versa, as the embodiment is symmetrically identical on both sides where applicable, with the part callout having an ‘A’ sub part name for the Right side, and ‘B’ for the Left side for teaching purposes. Whenever there is no subpart name, it is assumed the right side for left side teaching and vice versa is still preserved. 
     With reference to  FIG. 15 , the foot rest system  200  is connected to the rowing rig  30  by connecting to rear base member  74 . The foot rest system  200  comprises mainly of an FR outside rail system  202 , FR inside rail system  204 , and FR static cross member  205  (better shown in  FIG. 16 ), an FR moving cross member  206 , a FR recline system  208 , and a foot board  210 . 
     Right side  244  of the Foot Rest  200  contains the same elements, functionality, and operations as Left side  242  of Foot Rest. To avoid redundancy, all descriptions for the Right side equally applies to the Left side, and vice versa, except for elements not reflected around the center line. 
     With reference to  FIG. 16 , FR outside rail system  202  comprise of FR outside rail member  212  connected to FR first 90 degree fitting  214 . Fitting  214  is connected to FR first cross fitting  216  that slidably engages with FR side member  220 . FR Side member  220  connects to FR Base fitting  218  that revolvably connects to rear base member  74 , completing the FR outside rail system  202  connection to Rowing rig  30 . 
     FR inside rail system  204  comprise of a FR side member  220  that connects to FR base fitting  218  on one end, with the other end connecting to FR Cross member  90  degree fitting  222 . 
     FR moving cross member  206  connects both inner  204  and outside  202  rail system by having 1) having one end of member  206  connect to FR second cross fitting  224  that slidably engages with side member  220 , and 2) fitting  224  connected to FR outside rail  90  degree fitting  226  that slidably engages with outside rail  212 . 
     With respect to  FIG. 17   a , The FR recline system  208  comprises of a Board support system  228 , a Bracing system  230 , and a Kick out system  232 . 
     The Bracing system  230  comprise of a bracing member  234  connected to FR moving cross member  206  by having one end connected to first bracing fitting  236  that is revolvably connected to cross member  206 . With respect to  FIG. 16 , the other end of bracing member  234  is connected to second bracing fitting  238  that is revolvably connected to Bridge member  240 . With respect to  FIG. 18 , bridge member connects the left side  242  of board support system  228  to right side board system  244 . 
     With respect to  FIG. 16  and  FIG. 17A , the Board support system  228  comprise of Support member  246  connected to bridge member  240  by having one end connected to BS first 90 degree fitting  248 . BS second 90 degree fitting  250  has one end connected to fitting  248  and the other end connected to bridge member  240 . The support member  246  other end is connected to BS base fitting  252  that revolvably engages with FR static cross member  205 (shown in  FIG. 16 ). Fitting  252  is also revolvably engaged with fitting  216 . 
     With respect to  FIG. 19A , the Kick out system  232  consists of a KO Cross fitting  254  that slidably and revolvably engages with support member  246 . A KO first 90 degree fitting  256  is revolvably connected to fitting  254 . Board tee fitting  258  is revolvably connected to fitting  256  with first threaded member  260  connecting to both fittings  258  and  256 . An anti tilt second 90 degree fitting  262  is revolvably connected to cross fitting  254 . Anti tilt tee fitting  264  is revolvably connected to fitting  262  with second threaded member  266  connecting to both fittings. 
     The two sides  242  and  244  are further connected to each other with fittings  258  A and B slidably connected to first sliding member  268 , and fittings  264  A and B slidably connecting to Second sliding member  270 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 19 , foot board  210  is connected to first sliding member  268  by a ‘C’ shape attachment strap  280  that slidably and revolvably engages with member  268  and is fastened to foot board  210 . 
     With reference to  FIG. 15 , FR first wirelock pin  282  is passed through holes featured in both fittings  226  and member  212 . This locks the angle foot board  210  angle to the horizon. 
     With reference to  FIG. 19 , FR second wirelock pin  284  is passed through holes featured in both fittings  216  and member  220 . This locks the Board support system  228 , Bracing system  230 , and Kick out system  232  from travelling fore and aft. 
     With reference to  FIG. 20 , Rowing  30  rig is further connected to watercraft  32  by gunwale connection  50 , comprising of U bolt  190  passing over front base member  56 , with both ends of bolt passing through a V housing  192  and held in place with wingnuts  194 A and B. The housing  192  engages with front member  56  and with a corner defined by gunwale  300  and inside sidewall  90 . This gunwale connection is needed to counteract the forces caused when the foot rest system  200  is under operation. 
     Operation: Rowing Rig: FIGS.  5  to  14   
     The following teaching pertains to the right side  48  of  FIGS. 5 and 6 . This teaching is duplicated to operate the other (left) side  46  where applicable. 
     With reference to  FIG. 9 , the oarlock  40  is adjustable in the Z direction with the simple snap removal of vertical leg shims  111 A and B, moving oarlock  40  to a new vertical location, and then snapping shims back onto vertical leg  102  in a way that traps the oarlock in the Z-axis while under rowing stress. When designed right, there is no oarlock fitting  100  vertical movement as the stack up dimension combining both these shims  111 A&amp;B and oarlock fitting  100  is nearly the same as the portion of the leg  102  exposed between fitting  112  and bottom arm tee fitting  124 . This allows oarlock fitting  100  to assume any vertical position along the exposed longitudinal portion of leg  102 , but only in the increments as wide of the width of these shims  111 A&amp;B. For the first adjustment that secures oarlock fitting  100  in place of shim  111 A, simply snap remove shim  111 A from leg  102 , raise fitting  100  into it&#39;s former place, and snap back shim  111 A beneath fitting  100 . For the second adjustment that further raises the oarlock  40  to next higher position, snap out shim  111 B from leg  102 , raise fitting  100  into its former place, and snap back shim  111 B onto leg  102  just beneath fitting  100 . Although 3 possible Z-axis positions are shown in this present embodiment, a greater combinations and higher degree of fine tuning is possible from decreasing the width of the vertical leg shims  111 A&amp;B, along with increasing the amount of shims to completely cover the exposed portion of leg  102 . Also, a greater range of Z-axis adjustment is achieved by increasing the distance between fitting  112  and bottom arm tee fitting  124 . As long as the net dimensional stack of all shims  111  and fittings  100  is nearly the same as the exposed portion of vertical leg  102 , there should not be excessive play or slop in oarlock fitting  100  in the Z-axis. 
     With reference to  FIG. 5 , oarlock  40  is adjustable in the Y-axis by simply telescoping the top and bottom adjustable arm systems  104  and  106  respectively. To telescope the both arm systems, first and second wirelock pins  120  and  130  are removed, and top sliding cross fitting  136  is move in a sliding manner along arm  68  until the desired Y-axis position. Wirelock pins  120  and  130  are then reinserted into both arm system by passing through holes features in both outer and inner arms of both system and wirelocked so that pins do not fall out. A greater degree of fine-tuning in this direction can be achieved by adding more holes in both outer and inner arms that are more closely spaced apart. Or in the alternative, a compression nut—a known art—can be used that provides infinite adjustments without relying on holes, holes that could weaken the members when featured excessively. 
     With reference to  FIG. 7 , oarlock  40  is adjustable in the X-axis by adjusting shims  96 A, B, and C, and rail fitting  84  arrangement on inner guide system  52 . For the first adjustment that adjust oarlock  40  rearward from currently shown in  FIG. 7 , simply snap remove shim  96 B from inner rail  86 , move fitting  84  rearward into shim&#39;s former place, and snap back shim  96 B in front of fitting  84 . However, if the adjustment is in the forward direction, for the second adjustment starting with original position shown in  FIG. 7 , snap out shim  96 A from rail  86 , move forward fitting  84  into shim&#39;s  96 A former place, and snap back shim  96 A behind fitting  84 . And for even more forward adjustment for a third adjustment, snap out shim  96 C, move forward fitting  84  into shim&#39;s  96 C former place, and snap back shim  96 C behind fitting  84 . Although 3 possible X-axis positions are shown in this present embodiment, there exist even greater combinations and higher degree of fine-tuning. This increase can be achieved through shortening the width of the shims  96  A, B, and C, increasing the amount of shims to make up for this width decrease, and/or increasing the exposed length of inner rail  86  between inner stops  88 A and B. These changes will still work so long the net dimensional stack of all shims  96  and fitting  84  is nearly the same as the exposed inner rail  86  portion; a criterion that traps the fitting  84  in the X-axis without excessive play or slop. 
     With reference to  FIG. 10 , the outer guide system  54  does not have any shims. Rather it does not need as the outer guide tee fitting  146  goes for the ride whenever fitting  84  from the inner guide system  52  is moved up and down in the X axis. This is because both fittings  84  and  146  are connected by together to act as one unit in the X direction by series of members and fittings described earlier. Thus, and in reference to  FIGS. 10 and 11 , the outer guide system  54  passively moves together with the inner guide system so as to continuously provide a compression support for Vertical member  102  under Z axis loads. 
     With reference to  FIG. 12 , the entire anchor winch  164  can be adjusted up and down the dual brace system  154  so as to provide sufficient clearance for rowing hands during the entire rowing stroke but still close enough to operate winch ergonomically. This keeps the anchor winch close to the rower so it is within easy and fast access when needed, yet out of the way without impeding the needed hand clearances during rowing. Anchor winch  164  is adjusted and locked along the dual brace system using a anchor fixing member  184  connected to rear base member  74  with anchor fixing tee  186 . This member  184  may have a plurality of holes that allows the top anchor winch attachment bolt  174 A to pass holes through to be secured by first anchor nut  176 A. With reference to  FIG. 13 , locking anchor winch  164  in differing locations is accomplished by using a third wire lock pin  188  passing through a plurality of holes are defined by left brace member  156 A so as to match up with a hole defined by left bottom bridge mount tee fitting  178 A before pin  188  passes through and wirelocks to itself so it won&#39;t back out from holes. 
     Operation: Foot Rest: FIGS.  15  to  20   
     With reference to  FIG. 19A , the fore and aft location of foot board  210  is adjustable by removing wirelock pin  284 , and sliding fitting  216  fore and aft until a desired and new location on member  220  that has both fitting and member holes lined up. Lock down this new foot board  210  location by passing wirelock pin  284  through this set of holes. 
     With reference to  FIG. 15 , the angle of the foot board is adjustable by removing wirelock pin  282  and sliding fitting  226  fore and aft until a desired and new location on member  212  that has both fitting and member holes lined up. Lock down this new foot board  210  angle by passing wirelock pin  282  through this set of holes. 
     With Reference to  FIGS. 17A  and B, a sequence of 5 deployed positions are shown to show the full extent the foot board  210  is able to sequence from the position show in  FIG. 15  to a raised but angled position  286 , a flat position  288 , a reverse angle but forward position  290 , and a reverse angle but rearward position  292  (shown in  FIG. 17B ). 
     With Reference to  FIG. 17A , a raised but angled position  286  is quickly achieved by raising fitting  254  and snapping in second set of shims  294  that is identical to shims  96 A, B, and C, and trapped in the same manner as described in the operation of trapping fitting  84  without movement on inner rail  86 . 
     With Reference to  FIG. 17A , a flat top position  288  is achieved similarly as with position  286  using shims  294  in a combination that raises and traps fitting  254  high enough so that foot board  210  is resting on the top of fitting  248  in a flat manner. Additionally, member  268  swings out around fitting  254  to first swing out position  296 . 
     With Reference to  FIG. 17A , a reverse angle but forward position  290  is achieved similarly as with position  288  using shims  294  in a combination that raises and traps fitting  254  even more high enough so that foot board  210  is resting on the top of BOTH fittings  248  and  250  and in a reverse-angle-but-forward manner. Additionally, member  268  swings out and rotates further clockwise around fitting  254  to a second swing out position  298 . 
     With Reference to  FIG. 17B , a reverse angle but rearward position  292  is achieved starting with the reverse angle but forward position  290  shown in  FIG. 17A . Starting with this  290  position, lower member  270  until it touches member  246 , turn fitting  254  by 90 degrees. With additional reference to  FIG. 19A  (position  290 ) and during the procedure of creating position  292  from  290 , the Kick out system  232  will automatically and passively remove any binding, allowing fittings  264 A and B to revolve around members  266  A and B respectively, and fittings  258  A and B to revolve around members  260  A and B respectively. Additionally, kick out system  232  allows member  270  to slide in fittings  264  A and B, and member  268  to slide in fittings  258  A and B and in ‘C’ shape attachment strap  280 . This turning of fittings  254 A and B by 90 degrees then moves the foot board  210  rearward to this new rearward but reverse angle position  292 , better seen in  FIG. 17B . 
     Because the foot rest  200  is a connected part to the rear base member  74 , any fore and aft adjustment in the Rowing Rig  30  relative to the watercraft  32  will also cause similar fore and aft changes to the foot rest system  200  position relative to watercraft  32 . This foot rest adjustment still preserves the foot board&#39;s  210  angle or position relative to rear base member  74 . This preservation may be beneficial to certain setup changes where changes to the distance between 1) foot board  210  and row seat  34 , and between 2) rear base member  74  to row seat  34 , are one the same. 
     For all foot board positions other than position  292 , Kick out system  232  is positioned in the manner where the longitudinal axis of threaded members  266 A and B are about perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of support member  246 . This is to ensure that an uneven or unbalance force applied to board  210  will not result in tipping the board from having the side with the lesser force to lift away from the board support system  228 . 
     DESCRIPTION 
     Alternative Embodiment FIG.  21 - 24   
     Rowing Rig: Alternative Embodiment of Rowing Rig  200  Attachment to Watercraft  32 : 
     With reference to  FIG. 7 , shims  96  A, B, and C can be eliminated, freeing rowing rig  30  to travel freely along inner and outer guide  52  and  54  respectively. A conjunction use with foot rest  200  modified with a hold down foot strap (not shown) allows the rower to row not by pulling on the oars, but rather moving rowing rig  30  fore and aft relative to watercraft  32  while holding onto the oar by it&#39;s handle. The added benefit with this moving arrangement is the rower can now use his larger and greater stamina leg muscles as the source for his propulsion, allowing him to go further longer. 
     However, this would require a new gunwale attachment arrangement between front base member  56  connection to gunwale  300  so as to permit this free movement while counteracting against bracing foot forces against footrest  200 . With reference to  FIG. 21 , I contemplate this new attachment to comprise of a bi-wheel arrangement whereby both wheels spin independent of each other, housed as one unit on a common housing  304 , with top wheel  302 A riding along front member  56  longitudinally, and with bottom wheel  302 B riding at about a 45 degree angle along the inner lip edge defined by gunwale  300  and inside sidewall  90 . The unit is connected to on and about fitting  60  in a spring loaded way using a spring  306  attached to housing  304  using an eyebolt  308 . 
     Additionally, it may also require a new connection between 1) fitting  84  slidably connected to guide  86 , and 2) fitting  146  slidably connected to guide  148 . As shown in  FIG. 22  as an example using the outside guide system  54  (but also applicable for inner guide system  52 ), a contemplated alternative connection is to replace fitting  84  and  146  with yoke carrying a center bearing wheel  310  riding at the bottom of a now C shape guides  312  (as seen in cut section) achieved by cutting exposed portion of rails  86  and  148  longitudinally in half. 
     Foot Rest Alternative Embodiment to Bridge Member  240  Connection to BS First 90 Degree Fitting  248 . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 18 and 23 , bridge member  240  can connect directly to BS first 90 degree fittings  248 A and B, eliminating the need for BS second 90 degree fittings  250 A and B. This alternative embodiment simply requires fittings  248  A and B to rotate 90 degrees towards the center of the foot rest  200 , bracing member  234  to be elongated in length until both ends of member  240  fit and connect into fittings  248 A and B. 
     Hence the need to kick out system  232  is even more important with this alternative embodiment in order for the footboard  210 —now in reverse angle but rearward position  292 —to be supported in a robust way with the front edge of the foot board  200  touching down on fitting  248 . 
     Foot Rest: Addition of Self Centering Feature to Keep Foot Board Centered. 
     With reference to  FIG. 24 , a self centering feature  318  may be attached to the foot board  210  to keep foot board centered during operation. The feature  318  comprise of a right and left armature  320  A and B respectively. Both armatures are connected together by armature bridge  330 . The teachings for right armature is identical to the left armature and vice versa, requiring a teaching for the right side only to avoid redundancy. 
     Right armature  320 A comprise of a SC tee fitting  322 A connected to foot board  210 , with fitting tee end connected to SC 45 degree fitting  324 A. A SC side member  326 A connects to the fitting  324 A on one end, and to a SC 90 degree fitting  328 A on the other end. Bridge  330  connects to fitting  328 A. 
     With reference to  FIG. 24 , fitting  322 A and B slidably engages with sliding member  268  whose previous connections are described above. With reference to  FIG. 19B , the feature  318  fits inside the U shape opening defined by support members  246 A and B, member  205 . The feature  318  keeps foot board  210  centered by having members  326 A and B staying inside this U shape opening while cycling between all positions, at the same time without interfering the operations of the kick out system  232 . 
     CONCLUSIONS, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE FOR ROWING RIG 
     From the description above, a number of advantages of some embodiments of my deployable device become evident:
     1. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to adjust an oarlock in the X, Y, Z axis in an independent manner for varying rower builds. This is accomplished through the use of adjustable but locking fittings and members to adjust oarlock  40  in space 3 dimensionally.   2. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to provide meaningful adjustment range within each axis, having telescopic and locking members in the Y axis, having oar lock fitting  100  sliding along member  102  for the Z axis that is further locked in place using C shape shims  111 A and B, and the entire rowing rig  30  removably attached to watercraft  32  in the X axis using C shape shims  96  A, B, and C.   3. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to operate varying oar lengths ergonomically, having telescopic and locking members in the Y axis, having oar lock fitting  100  sliding along member  102  for the Z axis that is further locked in place using C shape shims  111 A and B, and the entire rowing rig  30  removably attached to watercraft  32  in the X axis using C shape shims  96  A, B, and C.   4. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to perform such adjustments without any tools or high need for skill and training. This is accomplished by having 1) wire lock pins  120  and  130  passing through holes features in Y axis members  116 / 118  and  126 / 128  respectively, 2) having oar lock fitting  100  sliding along member  102  for the Z axis that is further locked in place using C shape shims  111 A and B, and 3) the entire rowing rig  30  removably attached to watercraft  32  in the X axis using C shape shims  96  A, B, and C.   5. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to perform such adjustment without incurring any time consuming downtime such as mooring, using the above cited pins  120  and  130 , shims  111 A and B, and shims  96  A, B, and C. Also all adjustment simply require a sliding between parts, an act that is easily performed while in the watercraft  32 .   6. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to recall prior locations in a highly reproducible and repeatable way. This is accomplished by using the above cited pins  120  and  130  into corresponding holes cited above, shims  111 A and B and shims  96  A, B, and C onto corresponding guide members  102  and  86  that only have a fixed combinations of shim arrangement without sacrificing a wide span of adjustment.   7. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to fit the art into a canoe with fixed seats and to function with the fixed seat. This is solved with rowing rig designed compact enough as a drop in unit into the watercraft  32  without requiring the removal of seats  34 , but rather can be used in conjunction with seat  34 . Also rig  30  can be placed in desired distance from rowing seat  34  before the guide bolts  92  A and B secure the rig  30  to water craft  32 .   8. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to have adjustable footrest independent of any oarlock adjustments, with foot rest  200  having independent adjustment in X, Z, and Angle direction described in Operations teaching above.   9. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to not deform a plastic canoe under operation, as it converts the bending stresses on outside sidewall  152  created from oar stresses to a compression stress transmitted along bottom arm  140 , spreading this compression stress onto a large but sturdier outer guide system  54 . The rowing rig  200  cage-like design further resists any deformation that is left over from outer guide system  54 , resisting this compression stress even further, avoiding deformation.   10. The rowing rig  30  solves the ability to incorporate additional systems that controls the safety and maneuverability of the canoe (such as an Anchor winch  164 ). This is accomplished with anchor winch  164  mounted onto the dual brace system  154  so that this portion of the structural part of the rig  30  is strong enough to resist the anchor winch forces when under use.   11. The rowing rig  30  solves and the ability to have these additional systems accessible and within ergonomic reach from a seated rowing position without impeding other functions such as rowing. This is accomplished by having winch  42  right in front of the rower but out of the way to function the oars.   12. Other advantages of one or more aspects will be apparent from a consideration of the drawings and ensuing description.   

     Ramifications: 
     Although the embodiments show connections (such as 90 degree fitting  60  connecting to fitting  62 ) connecting non moving members together, these members can be coupled together by other methods such as welding, epoxy gluing, wrapping, etc. This eliminates the connections themselves, reducing the assembly complexity (less elements), reducing the weight, as well as cost. Additionally, a connection can be made integral to a member communicating with it in a static way when coupled together. An example of integration is injection molding the 90-degree fitting  60  onto front base member  56 . Additionally, the fitting can be wholly eliminated if a member can be bent in the same shape as outlined by an assembly of members and connections, such as making L shape configuration defined by fitting  60  and member  56 . 
     The front base member may be further secured onto watercraft  32  by providing an attaching front base member  56  onto the gunwale  300  using a gunwale connection  50  as show in  FIG. 20 . This connection is loosened up before rig  30  can move fore and aft before being locked back down in place. This securing member  56  to gunwale  50  is even more important when rowing rig  30  is operating with foot rest  200  attached to it as show in  FIG. 5 . This connection  50  counteracts any fore and aft forces applies to foot rest  200 . 
     Fitting  114  connection to fitting  112  can be made rotatable in cases where more bind free function is needed when sliding fitting  136  along arm  68 . An annular groove in fitting  114  locking into an annular locking ring in fitting  112 , as well as a reverse role arrangement, can accomplish this rotatable connection. 
     Additionally, screws may be added to further secure coupled parts that are non-moving when coupled together. 
     Additionally, front base member  56  can be a ‘U’, ‘V’, or other similarly shaped support, sometimes with a dip inside the watercraft  32 . This change allows better stowage further below the horizontal surface defined from gunwale to gunwale or sometimes improved leg clearances to the foot rest  44 , especially in the reverse angle positions  290  and  292 . 
     Additionally, the rowing rig  30  can be installed backwards with the rower facing the rear of the watercraft  32 . 
     Additionally, an wire and locking pulley system—a known art in ships—may be used instead of the shims  111 A and B; shims  96  A, B, and C; and wirelock pins  120  and  130 . This would be a more convenient—although more costly design- to quickly adjust and then lock down oar  40  position in 3 axis. 
     Additionally, the use of shims  111 A and B; shims  96  A, B, and C; and wirelock pins  120  and  130 , can be completely eliminated if a servo motor or a like changes the adjustments in 3 axis. And that this proposed device either has a locking means, or is strong enough to keep these adjustments fixed under oar stress. 
     While the above description contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any embodiments, but as illustrations of various embodiments thereof. Many other ramifications and variations are possible with the teachings of the various embodiments. For example, the rowing rig  30  can be mounted on any body of interest, for instance, to a tractor that has a suspended device ( 314 ) such as a pipe that has nozzles sprays along it in lieu of oar lock  40  to dispense chemicals, adjusting laterally for differing separation distances between rows of plants. Another example would be oar lock  40  might be substituted with skis or a means to stabilize on snow, ice, or mud, or any other environment. Another example may be even replacing oarlock  40  with weights to reduce watercraft tipping and to slow it down in a current. Another example would be providing means to extend a deck that supports weight, such as attaching a waterproof flexible material between the fitting and members in rig  30 . Another example would be providing a means to cover a boat during storage or even providing boat occupants a means to protect them from the environment. This requires connecting the corners of a collapsible waterproof material to the raised or securable features in rig  30 . 
     Accordingly, the scope should be determined not by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.