Patent ID: 6928766

Claim:
An automatic outrigger securing assembly, for use on a fishing boat having structural support members and an outrigger, said outrigger securing assembly comprising: coupling means for releasably securing said outrigger in a fixed position about said boat; collar means for interfacing with said coupling means, said collar means including means for attachment to an outrigger, and interlocking means for insertion into said coupling means; said means for attachment comprising a cylindrical sleeve, and said interlocking means comprises a pair of generally parallel flanges, said flanges protruding from said sleeve and integrally associated therewith, said interlocking means further including pin means interposed said flanges, and mounted thereto; said coupling means receiving and locking said collar means; said coupling means further including means for releasing said collar means; whereby, when said outrigger is in a laydown or collapsed configuration, in close proximity to said boat, said securing assembly automatically receives and safely retains said outrigger in a desired position.