Water vessel apparatus and system

Abstract

A system and apparatus for dockside or waterside kayak launching, entry and exit along with stabilization, storage and transportation elements. In addition to the storage and transportation benefits, the kayak system as shown and described herein allows a user to easily remove and store a kayak from the water to a non-use position. The kayak system and apparatus generally includes a main frame generally having a 90 degree bend wherein the main frame is configured to pivot so as to allow lifting and lowering of the kayak to and from the water.

1 . A vessel apparatus and system for securing a vessel to a dock, the dock having an upper horizontal portion, the vessel apparatus and system comprising:
 a frame rotatably connected to the dock, the frame having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion integrally connected to generally form a right angle;   a bracket configured to connect the frame to the dock, the bracket providing for rotatable connection of the frame with respect to the dock; and   the frame movable from a first position to a second position, where the first position is defined as the first portion positioned at least partially in the water to allow a kayak to rest thereon, and the second position is defined when the second portion is secured to the upper horizontal portion of the dock so as to secure the kayak in a position spaced apart from the water.   
     
     
         2 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 1  wherein at least one cushion is connected to the first portion of the frame. 
     
     
         3 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 1  wherein the second portion of the frame includes a handle, the handle positioned on the distal end of the second portion. 
     
     
         4 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 1  wherein a latch is connected to the horizontal portion of the dock, the latch configured to secure the second portion of the frame to the dock. 
     
     
         5 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 1  wherein the bracket includes a latch to secure the frame to the bracket. 
     
     
         6 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 5  wherein the frame is removable from the bracket via the latch. 
     
     
         7 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 1  wherein the bracket includes a first plate and a second plate, the first plate connected to the second plate by means of a rotatable hinge. 
     
     
         8 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 7  wherein the first plate is positioned on the horizontal portion of the dock. 
     
     
         9 . A vessel apparatus and system for securing a vessel in a body of water, the vessel apparatus and system comprising:
 a plurality of stakes;   a frame connected to each of the stakes, the frame having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion and the second portion integrally connected to generally form a right angle, the frame connected to the plurality of stakes by means of a bracket connector, the frame positioned at least partially in the water to allow a kayak to rest thereon.   
     
     
         10 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 9  wherein at least one cushion is connected to the first portion of the frame. 
     
     
         11 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 9  wherein the bracket includes a latch to adjust and/or remove the frame from each of the stakes. 
     
     
         12 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 11  wherein the frame is removably connected to the bracket. 
     
     
         13 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 11  wherein the bracket is configured to surround a pole of the frame. 
     
     
         14 . The vessel apparatus and system of  claim 9  wherein each of the stakes includes a handle portion and an opposed threaded portion wherein each are used to assist a user in driving the stake into the ground