Patent ID: 8707885

Claim:
A multi-functional bench system for an inflatable boat, the inflatable boat having a bottom wall, spaced apart first and second tubular side walls, and an outboard motor, said bench system comprising: a first seating unit mounted to a portion of the first tubular side wall, said first seating unit comprising a first leg assembly hingedly connected to a first handle assembly; a second seating unit mounted to a portion of the second tubular side wall, said second seating unit comprising a second leg assembly hingedly connected to a second handle assembly; and an adjustable bracing assembly positioned about the bottom wall of the inflatable boat and interconnecting said first and second leg assemblies; wherein each of said first and second handle assemblies includes spaced apart handle members, each of said handle members including oppositely disposed first and second major surfaces, a portion of said second major surface defining a mating portion having a plurality of teeth for mating with said plurality of teeth of said leg members.