A watercraft storage structure for storing a watercraft comprises a plurality of supports, wherein each support includes a clamping bracket; a shelf slidably attached to the plurality of supports by the clamping bracket attached to each plurality of supports forming a watercraft storage area; and a support platform positioned within the watercraft storage area, wherein the support platform is adapted for supporting a watercraft; wherein the each clamping bracket includes a first plate and a second plate that operate to press against the support forming a frictional fit with the support.

A floating dock system can include a base portion, a cradle, at least one guide assembly, and a lift assembly. The base portion can include a lateral deck portion extending along a first plane and defining a boat slip, and at least one float element configured to provide a float element buoyancy force sufficient to maintain at least part of the deck portion above the water surface. The can include a lateral upper portion extending along a second plane, and a support structure configured to support the nautical vessel. A guide can include male and female guide portions. A lift assembly can include a motor configured to move the cradle between upper and lower positions.

A nautical vessel docking and storage system attaches to a nautical structure. A system includes a cradle having support elements that include lower portions, proximate and distal side portions, and proximate and distal side abutments; a vessel securing element; a hinge for each proximate side portion; and a puller for transitioning the cradle between docking and storage positions.

A nautical vessel docking and storage system attaches to a nautical structure. A system includes a cradle having support elements that include lower portions, proximate and distal side portions, and proximate and distal side abutments; a vessel securing element; a hinge for each proximate side portion; and a puller for transitioning the cradle between docking and storage positions.

An apparatus manages a dock, a portion of which is disposed over a body of water, from a remote device. A control unit is disposed on the dock. A plurality of sensors is each in data communication with the control unit. Each of the plurality of sensors includes: an electric shock sensor; a water level sensor that senses a distance to the water from a predetermined location of the dock; and a theft detection circuit. A communication chipset is in data communication with the control unit. The control unit includes a processor that is programmed to transmit to the remote device via the communication chipset an indication of the following: a shock likelihood sensed by the electric shock sensor; a level detected by the water level sensor; and an alert when the theft detection circuit detects a likelihood of theft.

An apparatus manages a dock, a portion of which is disposed over a body of water, from a remote device. A control unit is disposed on the dock. A plurality of sensors is each in data communication with the control unit. Each of the plurality of sensors includes: an electric shock sensor; a water level sensor that senses a distance to the water from a predetermined location of the dock; and a theft detection circuit. A communication chipset is in data communication with the control unit. The control unit includes a processor that is programmed to transmit to the remote device via the communication chipset an indication of the following: a shock likelihood sensed by the electric shock sensor; a level detected by the water level sensor; and an alert when the theft detection circuit detects a likelihood of theft.

A method comprising scanning at least one portion a hull of a vessel positioned below a waterline while the vessel is floating in water. The method further comprises generating multi-dimensional scans of the at least one portion of the hull based on data acquired during the scanning, generating a 3-dimensional (3D) model of the at least one portion of the hull, analyzing the 3D model to identify one or more features of the hull of the vessel below the waterline, generating docking information for drydocking the vessel based on the one or more features of the hull, and identifying, based on the generated docking information, a docking plan for supporting the vessel when the vessel is supported out of the water. The method further comprises outputting instructions to dry dock the vessel.

A method comprising scanning at least one portion a hull of a vessel positioned below a waterline while the vessel is floating in water. The method further comprises generating multi-dimensional scans of the at least one portion of the hull based on data acquired during the scanning, generating a 3-dimensional (3D) model of the at least one portion of the hull, analyzing the 3D model to identify one or more features of the hull of the vessel below the waterline, generating docking information for drydocking the vessel based on the one or more features of the hull, and identifying, based on the generated docking information, a docking plan for supporting the vessel when the vessel is supported out of the water. The method further comprises outputting instructions to dry dock the vessel.

There is provided a storage system for storing and retrieving watercraft or other items to or from a storage position in a storage area as part of an enclosure having a plurality of storage areas. The storage system may include at least one carrier to support the item during movement to or from a storage position, and a positioning system to move the carrier system. An elevator system is usable to move the positioning system and carrier system to and from a storage area, and a control system is usable to control the positioning system to move the carrier system and item into and out of its storage position.

There is provided a storage system for storing and retrieving watercraft or other items to or from a storage position in a storage area as part of an enclosure having a plurality of storage areas. The storage system may include at least one carrier to support the item during movement to or from a storage position, and a positioning system to move the carrier system. An elevator system is usable to move the positioning system and carrier system to and from a storage area, and a control system is usable to control the positioning system to move the carrier system and item into and out of its storage position.