A motorized standup utility vehicle having a removeable seat post assembly. The removeable seat post assembly is substantially cylindrical and has an “S” curvature shape and consists of a top post assembly and a bottom post assembly. The removeable seat post assembly has a pivotable seat on one end and male pin on the other end configured to removably attach to a receiving channel of a seat frame of the utility vehicle. The removable seat post assembly can be configured in a sitting position and a standing position to support the back of a rider.

A vehicle tailgate assembly for retaining fishing rods and tailgate accessories detachably couples to the rear of a vehicle while retaining fishing rods and other tailgate-related accessories. The assembly comprises a swiveling hitch, multiple length adjustable extension bars, an adjustable table, a pivoting pole holder attachment, multiple detachable cup holders formed in table, a height adjustable leg, a detachable umbrella holder attachment and a width adjustable tee bar with one or more pivotable pole holder attachments. The assembly couples to the rear of vehicle through the swiveling hitch. The swiveling hitch enables rotation of the table and pole holder attachment. Length adjustable extensions are easily added and removed along the length of the assembly for length adjustments to vary the lateral separation distance between the rear of the vehicle and the table and pole holder attachment.

A vehicle tailgate assembly for retaining fishing rods and tailgate accessories detachably couples to the rear of a vehicle while retaining fishing rods and other tailgate-related accessories. The assembly comprises a swiveling hitch, multiple length adjustable extension bars, an adjustable table, a pivoting pole holder attachment, multiple detachable cup holders formed in table, a height adjustable leg, a detachable umbrella holder attachment and a width adjustable tee bar with one or more pivotable pole holder attachments. The assembly couples to the rear of vehicle through the swiveling hitch. The swiveling hitch enables rotation of the table and pole holder attachment. Length adjustable extensions are easily added and removed along the length of the assembly for length adjustments to vary the lateral separation distance between the rear of the vehicle and the table and pole holder attachment.

Methods and apparatus for transportation of equipment, generally but not necessarily limited to sporting equipment. Generally, the apparatus described herein comprises a collapsible or foldable frame adapted for installation in the bed of a pickup truck or similar vehicle, where the apparatus can be unfolded to a “deployment configuration” in which elongated equipment may be securely attached to the apparatus for transportation. The apparatus generally comprises two opposing rails with bracing and equipment storage elements mounted in between, foldable at about a midpoint for easy of storage when not in use.

A fishing rod holder system for easily transporting, storing, and/or using fishing rods, including one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders releasably mountable to a receiving member affixed to a separate structure. The one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders can be attachable/detachable and swivelable/rotatable about the receiving member. In some embodiments, the positions of the one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders can be fixed or adjustable with respect to the receiving member.

A fishing rod holder system for easily transporting, storing, and/or using fishing rods, including one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders releasably mountable to a receiving member affixed to a separate structure. The one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders can be attachable/detachable and swivelable/rotatable about the receiving member. In some embodiments, the positions of the one or more rod holders and/or one or more accessory holders can be fixed or adjustable with respect to the receiving member.

A vehicle fishing rod holder with a rod holder body that is couplable to the bed of a truck in a locked configuration utilizing one or more mounting brackets. The rod holder body define a holding channel for a fishing rod and a discontinuous slot for receiving a rod reel post of the fishing rod. A locking bar is coupled to the rod holder body and is operably configured to selectively translate longitudinally to lock the rod and reel into place by being positioned over the rod reel post. The rod holder body is also vertically adjustable using a clamping member and rotationally adjustable or pivoted using one or more arms.

A vehicle fishing rod holder with a rod holder body that is couplable to the bed of a truck in a locked configuration utilizing one or more mounting brackets. The rod holder body define a holding channel for a fishing rod and a discontinuous slot for receiving a rod reel post of the fishing rod. A locking bar is coupled to the rod holder body and is operably configured to selectively translate longitudinally to lock the rod and reel into place by being positioned over the rod reel post. The rod holder body is also vertically adjustable using a clamping member and rotationally adjustable or pivoted using one or more arms.

A method of operating a watercraft carrier includes activating a handle at an outboard end of a base of the watercraft carrier. The activating the handle releases a locking mechanism of an upright. The locking mechanism is disposed at a distal end of the base. The method further includes rotating the upright from a first position to a second position.

A method of operating a watercraft carrier includes activating a handle at an outboard end of a base of the watercraft carrier. The activating the handle releases a locking mechanism of an upright. The locking mechanism is disposed at a distal end of the base. The method further includes rotating the upright from a first position to a second position.