B&R Bow Saver

Abstract

The B&R Bow Saver is made by cutting circles into a 4′×8′ sheet of ABS plastic. The circles are either 7 inch or 10 inch in diameter and have a thickness of 0.093″. The center hole is cut at the same time as the circle. The center hole is ½ inch in width by 3 inches in length. The sheet of plastic has already had a decal applied directly to the plastic before cutting. Once the plastic is cut into the desired number of circles the flex trim is installed around the edge. The B&R Bow Saver functions as a flexible barrier between the boat surfaces and the mooring lines. The design allows the B&R Bow Saver to flex as the boat moves or is pulled in the water. The plastic is strong enough so it will not crack or break as stress is applied. The B&R Bow Saver is installed by inserting it over the boat's bow eye ring and attaching the mooring lines so the bow saver is between the lines, line clips and the boat fiberglass gel coat.

1 . The B&R Bow Saver is designed as a protection device for boats 25 foot in length or smaller. The design allows the B&R Bow Saver to be both flexible and strong enough to withstand the forces applied to it as the boat is moved or pulled in it's mooring slip. The main function is to prevent fiberglass and gel coat damage to boat surfaces around the mooring line connecting points both fore and aft. The B&R Bow Saver can be used in slips or on trailers when transporting the boat.