IP Library Granted Patent US 7,370,599
Granted Patent B1
US 7,370,599 · App. 11/555,425 · Granted May 13, 2008

Multi-purpose boat tower

Assignee: Boston Whaler, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 7,370,599
App. No.
11/555,425
Granted
May 13, 2008
Kind
B1
Abstract

A multi-purpose boat tower comprising a unitary device with discrete and integral components including a rigid frame cage mounted to a portion of the deck and transom of a boat, a horizontal platform removably mounted to the top of the rigid frame, a plurality of foldable rack structures mounted to the rigid frame, a plurality of fishing rod holders mounted to the rigid frame and a rigid pylon structure mounted to the top of the rigid frame.

Claims (59)

1. A multi-purpose boat tower comprising:

a rigid frame cage for mounting to an aft deck section and transom of a boat;

said frame cage including a plurality of rotatable rack structures mounted to the rigid frame cage;

a tow pylon mounted to the top of the rigid frame cage;

at least one rod holder mounted to the rigid frame cage;

said rigid frame cage being further comprised of a first generally U shaped frame member, and a second generally U shaped frame member, said first and second frame members being secured to one-another with a plurality of cross brace members;

a rigid platform;

said rigid frame cage including a generally horizontal center section;

said rigid platform being removably mounted to said horizontal center section;

wherein said rigid frame cage has a size and shape to accommodate and house an outboard motor;

wherein said rack structures are sized and shaped to receive and retain skis and wakeboards; and

the frame cage and integral components constituting a unitary device.

2. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of rotatable rack structures are mounted to said cross brace members of said rigid frame cage.

3. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 1 , wherein each rotatable rack structure has a plurality of prongs for receiving skis and wakeboards.

4. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 1 , wherein the rigid frame cage is comprised of a plurality of tubular members forming said first and second generally U shaped frame members.

5. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 1 , wherein said first generally U shaped frame member is adapted to be mounted to an aft horizontal deck section of the boat, and said second generally U shaped frame member is mounted to a vertical surface of the transom of a boat.

6. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of rod holders mounted to the rigid frame cage.

7. A multi-purpose boat tower comprising:

a rigid frame cage for mounting to an aft deck section and transom of a boat;

said frame cage including a plurality of rotatable rack structures mounted to the rigid frame cage;

wherein the plurality of rotatable rack structures fold inwardly and outwardly in a vertical planar direction from the rigid frame cage;

a tow pylon mounted to the top of the rigid frame cage;

at least one rod holder mounted to the rigid frame cage;

said rigid frame cage being further comprised of a first generally U shaped frame member, and a second generally U shaped frame member, said first and second frame members being secured to one-another with a plurality of cross brace members;

wherein said rigid frame cage has a size and shape to accommodate and house an outboard motor;

wherein said rack structures are sized and shaped to receive and retain skis and wakeboards; and

the frame cage and integral components constituting a unitary device.

8. A multi-purpose boat tower comprising:

a rigid frame mounted to the transom of a boat;

a platform structure removably mounted to the top of the rigid frame;

a plurality of foldable rack structures mounted to the rigid frame; and

a rigid pylon structure mounted to the top of the rigid frame;

wherein said rigid frame is comprised of a plurality of horizontal and vertical pieces;

wherein said platform structure is mounted to horizontal pieces on the frame;

wherein the plurality of foldable rack structures are mounted to horizontal pieces on the sides of the rigid frame;

wherein each foldable rack structure has more than one elongated fork prong;

wherein said rigid frame has a size and shape to fit around and over an outboard motor;

wherein said rack structures are sized and shaped to hold skis and wakeboards;

wherein the plurality of foldable rack structures fold inwardly and outwardly in a vertical planar direction from the rigid frame.

9. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 8 , wherein the rigid frame is comprised of a plurality of tubular pieces mounted together.

10. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 8 , wherein the rigid frame is comprised of a plurality of tubular pieces removably interconnected with each other through connection means.

11. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 8 , wherein the rigid frame is mounted to the transom of a boat or both horizontal and vertical planar surfaces on the boat.

12. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 8 , further comprising a plurality of fishing rod holders mounted to the rigid frame.

13. A multi-purpose boat tower comprising:

a rigid frame mounted to the transom of a boat;

a platform structure removably mounted to the top of the rigid frame;

a plurality of foldable rack structures mounted to the rigid frame;

a plurality of fishing rod holders mounted to the rigid frame; and

a rigid pylon structure mounted to the top of the rigid frame;

wherein said rigid frame is comprised of a plurality of horizontal and vertical pieces;

wherein said platform structure is mounted to horizontal pieces on the frame;

wherein the plurality of foldable rack structures are mounted to horizontal pieces on the sides of the rigid frame;

wherein each foldable rack structure has more than one elongated fork prong;

wherein said rigid frame has a size and shape to fit around and over an outboard motor;

wherein said rack structures are sized and shaped to hold skis and wakeboards;

wherein the plurality of foldable rack structures fold inwardly and outwardly in a vertical planar direction from the rigid frame;

wherein the rigid frame is mounted to the transom of a boat on both horizontal and vertical planar surfaces on the boat.

14. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 13 , wherein the rigid frame is comprised of a plurality of tubular pieces mounted together.

15. The multi-purpose boat tower in claim 13 , wherein the rigid frame is comprised of a plurality of tubular pieces removably interconnected with each other through connection means.

Assignments (7)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 22, 2015
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
To: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION; ATTWOOD CORPORATION; BOSTON WHALER, INC.; BRUNSWICK COMMERCIAL & GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS, INC.; BRUNSWICK FAMILY BOAT CO. INC.; BRUNSWICK LEISURE BOAT COMPANY, LLC; LAND 'N' SEA DISTRIBUTING, INC.; LUND BOAT COMPANY; BRUNSWICK BOWLING & BILLIARDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 034794/0300 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 13, 2014
From: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON
To: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 031973/0242 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 4, 2011
From: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION; ATTWOOD CORPORATION; BOSTON WHALER, INC.; BRUNSWICK COMMERICAL & GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS, INC.; BRUNSWICK FAMILY BOAT CO. INC.; BRUNSWICK LEISURE BOAT COMPANY, LLC; LAND 'N' SEA DISTRIBUTING, INC.; LUND BOAT COMPANY; BRUNSWICK BOWLING & BILLIARDS CORPORATION; LEISERV, INC.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 026072/0239 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 25, 2011
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
To: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION; TRITON BOAT COMPANY, L.P.; ATTWOOD CORPORATION; BOSTON WHALER, INC.; BRUNSWICK COMMERICAL & GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS, INC.; BRUNSWICK FAMILY BOAT CO. INC.; BRUNSWICK LEISURE BOAT COMPANY, LLC; LAND 'N' SEA DISTRIBUTING, INC.; LUND BOAT COMPANY; BRUNSWICK BOWLING & BILLIARDS CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 026026/0001 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 28, 2009
From: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION; ATTWOOD CORPORATION; BOSTON WHALER, INC.; BRUNSWICK COMMERCIAL & GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS, INC.; BRUNSWICK FAMILY BOAT CO. INC.; BRUNSWICK LEISURE BOAT COMPANY, LLC; LAND 'N' SEA DISTRIBUTING, INC.; LUND BOAT COMPANY; BRUNSWICK BOWLING & BILLIARDS CORPORATION; TRITON BOAT COMPANY, L.P.
To: THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY, N.A.
Reel/Frame 023180/0493 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jan 7, 2009
From: BRUNSWICK CORPORATION; TRITON BOAT COMPANY, L.P.; ATTWOOD CORPORATION; BOSTON WHALER, INC.; BRUNSWICK COMMERCIAL & GOVERNMENT PRODUCTS, INC.; BRUNSWICK FAMILY BOAT CO. INC.; BRUNSWICK LEISURE BOAT COMPANY, LLC; LAND 'N' SEA DISTRIBUTING, INC.; LUND BOAT COMPANY; BRUNSWICK BOWLING & BILLIARDS CORPORATION
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Reel/Frame 022092/0365 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 30, 2006
From: BERMAN, RON; WOOD, HARRY
To: BOSTON WHALER, INC.
Reel/Frame 018565/0679 →