A boat stand includes a base that stacks compactly when not in use. The base comprises a vertical support column, a first pair of support legs extending from the support column in a first direction relative to a transverse plane of the boat stand, and a second pair of support legs extending from the support column in a second direction relative to the transverse plane. The first pair of support legs connect to the support column at a first distance from a top end of the support column. The second pair of support legs connect to the support column at a second distance from the top end of the support column greater than the first distance so as to enable compact stacking of two or more boat stands.

A boat stand includes a base that stacks compactly when not in use. The base comprises a vertical support column, a first pair of support legs extending from the support column in a first direction relative to a transverse plane of the boat stand, and a second pair of support legs extending from the support column in a second direction relative to the transverse plane. The first pair of support legs connect to the support column at a first distance from a top end of the support column. The second pair of support legs connect to the support column at a second distance from the top end of the support column greater than the first distance so as to enable compact stacking of two or more boat stands.

An incline elevator system includes a pair of laterally spaced rails and a carriage configured with restraining members extending laterally beneath a bottom surface of the rail in a vertically spaced relationship therewith. A rail kit, together with methods of assembling the elevator system, is also provided. A modular deck system includes a plurality of box treads arranged in an array and a plurality of stanchions supporting the array. Methods of assembling the array of box treads are also provided.

An incline elevator system includes a pair of laterally spaced rails and a carriage configured with restraining members extending laterally beneath a bottom surface of the rail in a vertically spaced relationship therewith. A rail kit, together with methods of assembling the elevator system, is also provided. A modular deck system includes a plurality of box treads arranged in an array and a plurality of stanchions supporting the array. Methods of assembling the array of box treads are also provided.

A deceleration platform for aerial delivery of pay loads into water is described. The deceleration platform comprises an upper flexible support for supporting a payload and a lower flexible sheet having a cross-sectional shape which is configured to displace fluid (i.e., the water into which the platform is delivered) lateraly on entry of the deceleration platform to the water to decelerate the deceleration platform. A rigid frame supports the upper flexible support and the lower flexible sheet, with the upper flexible support being aranged above the lower flexible sheet. A rigging spreader apparatus for securing a payload to a deceleration platform is also described.

A deceleration platform for aerial delivery of pay loads into water is described. The deceleration platform comprises an upper flexible support for supporting a payload and a lower flexible sheet having a cross-sectional shape which is configured to displace fluid (i.e., the water into which the platform is delivered) lateraly on entry of the deceleration platform to the water to decelerate the deceleration platform. A rigid frame supports the upper flexible support and the lower flexible sheet, with the upper flexible support being aranged above the lower flexible sheet. A rigging spreader apparatus for securing a payload to a deceleration platform is also described.

A sailboat support includes a keel support platform, a mechanical linkage assembly, and rotating support arms to proportionally distribute the weight of the sailboat between the keel and the hull. The support is designed so that the keel bears the majority of the load while the hull receives proportional support through a flexible cradle. The system is self-adjusting, thus reducing the need for manual adjustments and improving ease of use and safety.

A sailboat support includes a keel support platform, a mechanical linkage assembly, and rotating support arms to proportionally distribute the weight of the sailboat between the keel and the hull. The support is designed so that the keel bears the majority of the load while the hull receives proportional support through a flexible cradle. The system is self-adjusting, thus reducing the need for manual adjustments and improving ease of use and safety.