LIGHTWEIGHT CRADLE DAVIT LIFT FOR AN INFLATABLE BOAT

摘要

LIGHTWEIGHT CRADLE DAVIT LIFT FORAN INFLATABLE BOATAbstract of the Invention.A combination cradle and davit lift for small lightweight boats, in particularinflatable boats, comprises a pair of shallow V-shaped tubular cradle members joined bylongitudinal members. The longitudinal members are adjustable lengthwise and thecradle members are each adjustable widthwise on either side or the bottom of the V.Detachable hinges are provided for attachment to a swim platform or stern of n largeboat. The cradle lift is constructed preferably of suitable hollow rigid plastic tubing forapproximately neutral bouyancy whereby the cradles submerge with the outboardmostlongitudinal member remaining above the water surface or, in the alternative, the cradlelift is provided with means to prevent sinking of the lift beyond a suitable depth in thewater.