An apparatus for supporting a watercraft cover may comprise an inflatable structure configured to be positioned under the watercraft cover. A fan assembly may be in fluid communication with the inflatable structure and may be configured to inflate the inflatable structure. A plurality of air circulation vents may be positioned on the inflatable structure. A sensor may be configured to detect precipitation and adjust operation of the fan assembly in response to detecting precipitation. The inflatable structure may be formed from materials such as vinyl, nylon, polyethylene, or polyvinyl chloride coated fabric. The apparatus may include modular attachment mechanisms to secure the inflatable structure to the watercraft. The fan assembly may include a one-way valve to allow airflow into the inflatable structure while preventing backflow.

An apparatus for supporting a watercraft cover may comprise an inflatable structure configured to be positioned under the watercraft cover. A fan assembly may be in fluid communication with the inflatable structure and may be configured to inflate the inflatable structure. A plurality of air circulation vents may be positioned on the inflatable structure. A sensor may be configured to detect precipitation and adjust operation of the fan assembly in response to detecting precipitation. The inflatable structure may be formed from materials such as vinyl, nylon, polyethylene, or polyvinyl chloride coated fabric. The apparatus may include modular attachment mechanisms to secure the inflatable structure to the watercraft. The fan assembly may include a one-way valve to allow airflow into the inflatable structure while preventing backflow.

A watercraft mounting system that embodies a moving mounting platform and a protective hull cavity which provides protection, prevents damage and improves storage of data collection systems.

A watercraft mounting system that embodies a moving mounting platform and a protective hull cavity which provides protection, prevents damage and improves storage of data collection systems.

A portable marine mammal deterrence apparatus or system comprising an insulated cable capable of coupling to an aquatic vessel; a plurality of cable offshoots, each having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein each proximal end is electrically connected to the insulated cable; a plurality of deterrence tips, each located at the distal end of each of the plurality of cable offshoots, wherein a marine mammal contacting at least two deterrence tips forms a circuit that provides a deterrent stimulus; a control system, electrically connected to the insulated cable, designed to selectively electrify the circuit when a resistance is within a deterrence range, further comprising: a resistance detector configured to measure a resistance of the circuit, a relay configured to enable electrification of the circuit, and an alert module configured to provide an intruder notification; and a power source capable of electrifying the circuit.

A portable marine mammal deterrence apparatus or system comprising an insulated cable capable of coupling to an aquatic vessel; a plurality of cable offshoots, each having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein each proximal end is electrically connected to the insulated cable; a plurality of deterrence tips, each located at the distal end of each of the plurality of cable offshoots, wherein a marine mammal contacting at least two deterrence tips forms a circuit that provides a deterrent stimulus; a control system, electrically connected to the insulated cable, designed to selectively electrify the circuit when a resistance is within a deterrence range, further comprising: a resistance detector configured to measure a resistance of the circuit, a relay configured to enable electrification of the circuit, and an alert module configured to provide an intruder notification; and a power source capable of electrifying the circuit.

A ratcheting mooring line device includes a mooring line which can be tied to a cleat on a gunnel of a boat. A clamp is included which has a hook and a ratcheting mechanism. The hook can be extended through a cleat on a dock for attaching the clamp to the cleat on the dock. The mooring line slidably extends through the clamp and the ratcheting mechanism is biased to engage the mooring line to inhibit the mooring line from being pulled in a second direction through the clamp thereby inhibiting the boat from floating away from the dock. The ratcheting mechanism enables the mooring line to be pulled in a first direction through the clamp and the ratcheting mechanism to secure the boat to the dock. A boat fender can be positioned between the boat and the dock to inhibit the boat from striking against the dock.

A ratcheting mooring line device includes a mooring line which can be tied to a cleat on a gunnel of a boat. A clamp is included which has a hook and a ratcheting mechanism. The hook can be extended through a cleat on a dock for attaching the clamp to the cleat on the dock. The mooring line slidably extends through the clamp and the ratcheting mechanism is biased to engage the mooring line to inhibit the mooring line from being pulled in a second direction through the clamp thereby inhibiting the boat from floating away from the dock. The ratcheting mechanism enables the mooring line to be pulled in a first direction through the clamp and the ratcheting mechanism to secure the boat to the dock. A boat fender can be positioned between the boat and the dock to inhibit the boat from striking against the dock.

One example provides a protective cover for an electric vehicle. The protective cover includes a main body to selectively fit over a body portion of the electric vehicle, including over a charging port of the electric vehicle, and includes an opening extending through the main body, the opening located so as to be proximate to the charging port when the protective cover is installed on the electric vehicle, the opening to receive and enable a charging gun to be disposed at least partially within the protective cover and be inserted into the charging port to thereby enable charging of the electric vehicle without removal of the protective cover.

One example provides a protective cover for an electric vehicle. The protective cover includes a main body to selectively fit over a body portion of the electric vehicle, including over a charging port of the electric vehicle, and includes an opening extending through the main body, the opening located so as to be proximate to the charging port when the protective cover is installed on the electric vehicle, the opening to receive and enable a charging gun to be disposed at least partially within the protective cover and be inserted into the charging port to thereby enable charging of the electric vehicle without removal of the protective cover.