Deployable Keel / Bow Mat

Abstract

The apparatus may include a model that can be permanently mounted to the bow area of a boat or can be a stowable model that can be easily deployed by the boat operator. Further to this, the mat/apparatus may be motorized retractable, manually retractable, tethered or manually positioned.

1 . A deployable protective barrier used to protect the Keel of a boat when landing upon a shoreline. 
     
     
         2 . A deployable barrier, apparatus, mat or cushion of such a design to minimize or eliminate the wear to a boats keel when landing on the shoreline of a body of water. 
     
     
         3 . A barrier, apparatus, mat or cushion as claimed in  1 , where said deployment may be of any means including but not limited to a Motorized/Spring deployed retractable design, a Manual/Spring deployed retractable design, a corded/tethered manually deployed design or simply an un-tethered manual placement of the apparatus. 
     
     
         4 . A barrier, apparatus, mat or cushion as claimed in  1 , where the invention may yield aesthetic visual effects. Lettering or Artwork may be added to the apparatus for the purposes of promotional advertising/branding, personalization or decorative appearance.