Small boat support and rigging apparatus and method of use

Abstract

The present invention provides a support and rigging apparatus and a method of use for securing a small craft to a vessel afloat in a body of water. The apparatus has a plurality of support arms for supporting the small craft. The arms, each, provide a first arm portion which is attached to and extend rearwardly from the vessel, and a second arm portion which has a length that is less than half of the beam of the small craft, and is positioned adjacent to the water surface. A perpendicular connecting portion connects the first and second arm portions. The perpendicular connecting portion preferably extends upwardly from the second arm portion and slidably engages a coupling sleeve attached to the first arm portion, thereby allowing the position of the second arm portion to be adjusted. The invention preferably further provides a dinghy line for removably attaching the small craft to an upwardly extending portion of the support arms, and a second line for lifting the small craft out of the water such that the beam of the craft is substantially vertical.

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