Grounding protective device for boats
US4570563A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 7, 1984 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 7, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B43/18
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Grounding protective device for sailing vessels and similar boats provided with a fin keel to eliminate to the greatest possible extent the impact effect on a boat when the keel touches ground and to give a long braking distance in order to prevent damage to the boat and the risk of injuries to crew members. A stay is provided in the central plane of the boat which extends from at least either of the end edges of the fin keel at their lower ends to a point so located, that between the point and the fin keel the stay extends at least as deep as any part of the boat.
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