B63B21/22

Mooring tensioning arrangement and a method for longitudinal cross tension of a mooring system

Mooring tensioning arrangement (10) on a vessel (60), comprising a moonpool (20) having a through miming vertical channel with an upper moonpool opening (22) in proximity to a deck (62) of the vessel (60), and a bottom moonpool opening (24) open to surrounding sea (30). A winch (14) is located above the moonpool (20), wherein a first anchor wire pennant (42) runs from the winch (14), over a stern (64) of the vessel (60) and into sea (30), and a second anchor wire pennant (46) runs from the winch (14), through the moonpool (20) and into the sea (30). A wire/chain stopper (18) securing the second anchor wire pennant (46) is placed in the moonpool (20), and the bottom moonpool opening (24) is curved to match bending 0radius and to provide a transition in direction of the second anchor wire pennant (46).

Kayak Anchor Support System
20230061719 · 2023-03-02 ·

A kayak anchor support system includes a first support arm having a first end opposite a second end, wherein the first support arm is removably securable to a kayak via at least one mounting bracket. A proximal end of a second support arm is affixed to the first support arm adjacent to the first end. The second support arm extends orthogonally from the first support arm such that a distal end of the second support arm is maintained in an elevated position above the kayak. A pulley is affixed to the distal end of the second support arm. An anchor cable is engaged with each of the pulley and a reel, wherein the reel is disposed opposite the pulley. An anchor is affixed to a terminal end of the anchor cable, whereupon actuation of the reel, the anchor is selectively movable between a raised position and a lowered positioned.

Kayak Anchor Support System
20230061719 · 2023-03-02 ·

A kayak anchor support system includes a first support arm having a first end opposite a second end, wherein the first support arm is removably securable to a kayak via at least one mounting bracket. A proximal end of a second support arm is affixed to the first support arm adjacent to the first end. The second support arm extends orthogonally from the first support arm such that a distal end of the second support arm is maintained in an elevated position above the kayak. A pulley is affixed to the distal end of the second support arm. An anchor cable is engaged with each of the pulley and a reel, wherein the reel is disposed opposite the pulley. An anchor is affixed to a terminal end of the anchor cable, whereupon actuation of the reel, the anchor is selectively movable between a raised position and a lowered positioned.

Boat Anchor Storage Apparatus
20230110321 · 2023-04-13 · ·

A boat anchor storage tray includes an attachment member, and at least one mounting channel attached to the attachment member. In another aspect, a tray is slidably engaged with the at least one mounting channel and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position below a boat deck. A further aspect of a movable boat anchor storage tray includes water draining holes. In yet another aspect, a boat apparatus includes a storage tray moveable from an open position to a closed position below a pontoon boat deck, with a lock movably securing the tray in the closed position.

Boat Anchor Storage Apparatus
20230110321 · 2023-04-13 · ·

A boat anchor storage tray includes an attachment member, and at least one mounting channel attached to the attachment member. In another aspect, a tray is slidably engaged with the at least one mounting channel and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position below a boat deck. A further aspect of a movable boat anchor storage tray includes water draining holes. In yet another aspect, a boat apparatus includes a storage tray moveable from an open position to a closed position below a pontoon boat deck, with a lock movably securing the tray in the closed position.

Chain tensioner with chain switch device
11639214 · 2023-05-02 · ·

Disclosed is a chain tensioner for employment on a bottom of a water body, wherein the chain tensioner is configured for adjustment of the length of a tensioning chain that extends between the chain tensioner and a floating offshore facility, wherein the chain tensioner includes a chain lock for engaging and confining a link of the tensioning chain in the chain passage from aside the tensioning chain, and a chain switch device having a chain guide for engaging the tensioning chain in the chain passage from aside the tensioning chain, wherein the chain guide is moveable between a first position in which the chain lock engages a link of the tensioning chain, and a second position in which the tensioning chain passes the chain lock.

CHAIN MOORING WINDLASS WITH TWO-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION AND MOVABLE DRIVE MECHANISM

A chain mooring windlass may include a frame, a wheel, and an axel extending through the wheel and rotatably coupled to the frame. Drive assemblies may be coupled to the axel via a first stage gear reduction including reduction gears. The axel may be coupled to the wheel via a second stage gear reduction including reduction gears. A movable drive mechanism may include reduction gears, and drive assemblies coupled to the reduction gears. The drive assemblies may drive the reduction gears. A drive gear may be coupled to the reduction gears. The reduction gears may drive the drive gear. The drive gear may be configured to couple to a chain wheel of a chain mooring windlass to drive the chain wheel. A chain wheel coupler may be configured to selectively couple the movable drive mechanism to a chain wheel of a chain mooring windlass.

CHAIN MOORING WINDLASS WITH TWO-STAGE GEAR REDUCTION AND MOVABLE DRIVE MECHANISM

A chain mooring windlass may include a frame, a wheel, and an axel extending through the wheel and rotatably coupled to the frame. Drive assemblies may be coupled to the axel via a first stage gear reduction including reduction gears. The axel may be coupled to the wheel via a second stage gear reduction including reduction gears. A movable drive mechanism may include reduction gears, and drive assemblies coupled to the reduction gears. The drive assemblies may drive the reduction gears. A drive gear may be coupled to the reduction gears. The reduction gears may drive the drive gear. The drive gear may be configured to couple to a chain wheel of a chain mooring windlass to drive the chain wheel. A chain wheel coupler may be configured to selectively couple the movable drive mechanism to a chain wheel of a chain mooring windlass.

Shallow water anchor system
09796454 · 2017-10-24 ·

A cylindrical receiver has an upper region with female screw threads, a lower region, and a centrally located washer. A cylindrical sleeve has an upper end with male screw threads threadedly coupled to the female screw threads of the receiver. A cylindrical passageway is formed between the receiver and the sleeve. A cylindrical stake is slidably received in the sleeve. A tether line couples the stake to a movable patch whereby when the movable patch is coupled to a fixed patch, the stake will be in a raised orientation and whereby when a user separates the movable patch from the fixed patch, the weight of the stake will lower the stake into a lower orientation into a sandy or rocky bottom.

Shallow water anchor system
09796454 · 2017-10-24 ·

A cylindrical receiver has an upper region with female screw threads, a lower region, and a centrally located washer. A cylindrical sleeve has an upper end with male screw threads threadedly coupled to the female screw threads of the receiver. A cylindrical passageway is formed between the receiver and the sleeve. A cylindrical stake is slidably received in the sleeve. A tether line couples the stake to a movable patch whereby when the movable patch is coupled to a fixed patch, the stake will be in a raised orientation and whereby when a user separates the movable patch from the fixed patch, the weight of the stake will lower the stake into a lower orientation into a sandy or rocky bottom.