Hard mounted removable marine bumper

Abstract

A removable hard mounted vertical bumper for the purpose of stern tying a marine vessel that greatly reduces risk to swim platforms. By creating a vertical barrier between the swim platform (FIG. 2 - 6 ) and the dock (FIG. 2 - 7 ), the swim platform cannot slip under (FIG. 2 - 9 ) or over (FIG. 3 - 10 ) the dock (FIG. 2 - 7 ) thus reducing greatly the risk of damage while stern tied. The bumper is comprised of the bumper (FIG. 1 - 1 ) and mounting bracket (FIG. 1 - 2 ). The bumper is removed via quick release pins (FIG. 1 - 3 and 4 ) for normal operation of the vessel.

1 . A removable hard mounted bumper ( FIG. 1-1 ) for stern tying a vessel to a dock, similar structure, or other vessel ( FIG. 2-7 ) that creates a vertical barrier between the vessel and the dock, similar structure, or other vessel.  
   
   
       2 . The bumper ( FIG. 1-1 ) can be made from a hard material or composite, or a soft form (i.e.—inflatable rubber or plastic coated foam) with a rigid backing.  
   
   
       3 . The mounting bracket is a quick pin release design ( FIG. 4-4 ) that can double as a hinge or slide style to allow the unit to be moved into a position, out of the water, for normal operation of the vessel.  
   
   
       4 . Both the hinge and slide mounting brackets allow for quick pin release for stowing when not in use.