Boat Stand with Stackable Boat Stand Base

Abstract

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.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A motor boat stand comprising:
 a base having a rectangular footprint comprising:
 a vertical support column extending normal to the ground; 
 a first pair of support legs extending forwardly from the support column at a first downward angle A relative to a transverse plane of the motor boat stand, the first pair of support legs connecting to the support column at a first distance from a top end of the support column; 
 a second pair of support legs extending rearwardly from the support column at a second downward angle B relative to the transverse plane greater than the first downward angle A, the second pair of support legs connecting 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 vertical stacking of two or more boat stands; 
   a screw jack received in the support column, and   a pad assembly attached to an upper end of the screw jack.   
     
     
         2 . The motor boat stand of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first pair of support legs includes an offset crimp facing toward a medial plane of the boat stand to provide a clearance space for a support column of a second boat stacked below the boat stand. 
     
     
         3 . The motor boat stand of  claim 2 , wherein each of the second pair of support legs includes an offset crimp facing toward the medial plane of the boat stand to provide a clearance space for a support column of a third boat stand stacked above the boat stand. 
     
     
         4 . The motor boat stand of  claim 3 , wherein the base further comprises:
 a first base member connecting the lower ends of a first one of the first support legs and a first one of the second support legs; and   a second base member connecting the lower ends of a second one of the first support legs and a second one of the second support legs.   
     
     
         5 . The motor boat stand of  claim 4 , wherein the first and second base members comprise angle members including a horizontal flange and a vertical flange. 
     
     
         6 . The motor boat stand of  claim 5 , wherein the horizontal flanges of the first and second base members each include a notch providing clearance around the second support legs of a second boat stand stacked below the boat stand. 
     
     
         7 . The motor boat stand of  claim 6 , further comprising a reinforcing plate on each base member where the notch is formed. 
     
     
         8 . The motor boat stand of  claim 4 , wherein the base further comprises a pair of braces extending diagonally and generally horizontally between the support column and respective ones of the first support legs. 
     
     
         9 . A base for a motor boat stand, comprising:
 a vertical support column;   a first pair of support legs extending forwardly from the support column at a first downward angle A relative to a transverse plane of the boat stand, the first pair of support legs connecting to the support column at a first distance from a top end of the support column; and   a second pair of support legs extending rearwardly from the support column at a second downward angle B direction relative to the transverse plane greater than the first downward angle A, the second pair of support legs connecting 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 vertical stacking of two or more boat stands.   
     
     
         10 . The base of  claim 9 , wherein each of the first pair of support legs includes a crimped end facing toward a medial plane of the boat stand to provide a clearance space for a support column of a second boat stacked below the boat stand. 
     
     
         11 . The base of  10 , wherein each of the second pair of support legs includes a crimped end facing toward the medial plane of the boat stand to provide a clearance space for a support column of a third boat stand stacked above the boat stand. 
     
     
         12 . The base of  claim 11 , wherein the base further comprises:
 a first base member connecting the lower ends of a first one of the first support legs and a first one of the second support legs; and   a second base member connecting the lower ends of a second one of the first support legs and a second one of the second support legs.   
     
     
         13 . The base of  claim 12 , wherein the first and second base members comprise angle members including a horizontal flange and a vertical flange. 
     
     
         14 . The base of  claim 13 , wherein the horizontal flanges of the first and second base members each include a notch providing clearance around the second support legs of a second boat stand stacked below the boat stand. 
     
     
         15 . The base of  claim 14 , further comprising a reinforcing plate on each base member where the notch is formed. 
     
     
         16 . The base of  claim 12 , wherein the base further comprises a pair of braces extending diagonally and generally horizontally between the support column and respective ones of the first support legs. 
     
     
         17 . A base for a motor boat stand, comprising:
 a vertical support column;   a first pair of support legs extending forwardly from the support column at a first downward angle A relative to a transverse plane of the boat stand, the first pair of support legs connecting to the support column at a first distance from a top end of the support column;   a second pair of support legs extending rearwardly from the support column at a second downward angle B direction relative to the transverse plane greater than the first downward angle A, the second pair of support legs connecting 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 vertical stacking of two or more boat stands;   a first base member connecting the lower ends of a first one of the first support legs and a first one of the second support legs;   a second base member connecting the lower ends of a second one of the first support legs and a second one of the second support legs;   a pair of braces extending diagonally between the support column and respective ones of the second support legs;   wherein the base has a rectangular footprint.   
     
     
         18 . The base of  claim 17 , wherein each of the first pair of support legs includes a crimped end facing toward a medial plane of the boat stand to provide a clearance space for a support column of a second boat stacked below the boat stand. 
     
     
         19 . The base of  claim 18 , wherein each of the second pair of support legs includes a crimped end facing toward the medial plane of the boat stand to provide a clearance space for a support column of a third boat stand stacked above the boat stand. 
     
     
         20 . The base of  claim 17 , wherein the base has a square footprint.