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- ABSTRACT A holder for storage of water skis adjacent the exposed engine on small to medium sized inboard motor boats.
- the holder is comprised of two separate carrying surfaces which are anchored above the engine by support members. Existing fixtures of the engine are used to secure the support members to the engine.
- the water skis assume a position approximately parallel with the bottom of the boat when they are placed in the holder and a resilient member secures the water skis to the holder.
- This invention relates to the field of water ski equipment and more particularly to storage equipment on a boat for placement of water skis when they are not in use.
- the storage of water skis on a boat has always presented a problem especially in smaller boats or speed boats which are utilized to tow water skiers. Even though space in smaller boats such as these is quite limited, the normal place water skis are placed during nonuse is on the boat floor. This not only further limits the already limited available space, but also presents a hazard to passengers who may be moving from one section of the boat to another.
- the present invention utilizes the available space above a sport inboard motor boat of the type which has the upper portion of its engine exposed, by attaching two corresponding carrying surfaces or cross members to the engine by separate sets of support members secured to the exposed portion of the engine. The water skis rest on these respective carrying surfaces. To anchor the water skis to the carrying surfaces a resilient member is placed over the water skis after they are placed on the carrying surfaces.
- connection of the water ski holder directly onto existing hardware of the engine avoids having to make new attachment points on the boat which is more costly and could present more obstacles to the boats users or passengers.
- the placement of the water skis above the engine also removes the skis from other areas in the boat which would otherwise present an obstacle to persons getting into and out of the boat.
- the orientation of the water skis in a position somewhat parallel to the boat bottom when they are placed in the holder gives an asthetic aerodynamic appearance which is important to speed boat enthusiasts.
- FIG. I is a perspective view of an inboard motor boat with the water ski holder attached to the engine;
- FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the water ski holder
- FIG. 3 is a front elevation of the water ski holder attached to the engine
- FIG. 4 is a plan view of the water ski holder attached to the engine
- FIG. 5 is a rear elevation of the water ski holder attached to the engine
- FIG. 6 is a detailed perspective view of the connecting sleeve end of the support legs.
- FIG. 7 is a detailed perspective view of the removable connection of the resilient member on the carrying member.
- FIG. 1 a typical small to medium sized speed boat 10 is shown with an exposed inboard engine 12 located to the rear of the boat behind the passenger area 14. Attached to the engine 12 is a water ski holder or rack 16 carrying a water ski 18.
- rying member or support surface 24 is partitioned into three sections, including a central horizontalsurface or portion 28 and two inclined surfaces or portions 30 and 32 extending down from each end of the central portion 28.
- the carrying member 24 is oriented generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the boat. Separating the two inclined portions 30 and 32 from the central horizontal portion 28 and located on the lower extreme ends 34 and 36 of each of the inclined portions 30 and 32 are spacer flanges 38.
- Biasedly stretched over the top of the forward carrying member 24 is a resilient member 40 which is releasably connected at each end 34 and 36 of the inclined portions 30 and 32.
- the spacer flanges 38 maintain the resilient member 40 slightly above the respective central portion 28 and the inclined portions 30 and 32 in order to allow space for the water skis to rest.
- each end 34 and 36 of the respective inclined portions 30 and 32 is a retaining flange 42 which is positioned below the respective spacer flanges 38.
- a slot 44 is incorporated into each retaining flange 42.
- Attached to each end of the resilient member 40. is an anchoring lug 46 which has a larger cross sectional area than the resilient member 40. Because the size of the slot 44 is designed to be smaller than the anchoring lug 46, but large enough for the resilient member 40, the resilience of the resilient member 40 will bias the anchoring lug 46 against the inside surface 48 of the retaining flange 42 when the resilient member is stretched over the spacer flanges 38 and slipped into the slot 44 of the retaining flange 42.
- Placed over the top portion of the forward carrying member 24, including the spacer flanges 38 is a protective matting 50 to prevent any damage to the water skis when placed on the carrying member.
- vertical support legs 52 and 54 extending down from below the central horizontal portion 28 are used to maintain the forward carrying member 24 above the engine.
- At the lower ends of the support legs 52 and 54 are connecting sleeves 56 and 58, respectively, shown in more detail in FIG. 6. These connecting sleeves 56 and 58 are used to secure the support legs 52 and 54 adjacent the timing chain cover 60 of the engine 12 as shown in FIG. 3.
- the bolts which normally secure the timing chain cover 60 are removed and longer bolts 62 are inserted through the connecting sleeves 56 and 58 and threaded into the existing apertures in the engine 12 for mounting the timing chain cover 60.
- the support legs 52 and 54 each have an anchoring strut 64 and 66, respectively, which are also shown in FIG. 4. These struts angle down from the upper portion of the support legs 52 and 54 and connect to the top of the engine to provide additional strength to the support legs.
- the lower end of strut 64 has a connecting sleeve 68 while the lower end of strut 66 has connecting flange 70.
- the sleeve 68 and flange 70 are designed in conjunction with the angle and length of the anchoring struts 64 and 66 to utilize existing bolt connections on the top of the engine.
- stabilizing arms 72 and 74 extend down from under each of the respective inclined-portions 30 and 32 and attach at an angle to the respective supporting legs 52 and 54. These arms 72 and 74 provide support for the inclined portions 30 and 32.
- the rear carrying assembly or rack 22 has a carrying or rack member 26 which is identical to the carrying member 24 on the forward carrying assembly or rack 20. Consequently, the identifying members used on the rear carrying member 26 correspond to the same elements on the forward carrying member 24 and reference should be made to the previous discussion for any explanation of the corresponding elements.
- a pair of support legs 76 and 78 extending down from under the central horizontal portion 28a to the bell housing 80 as shown in FIG. 5.
- the lower ends of the support legs 76 and 78 have connecting sleeves 82 and 84, shown more clearly in FIG. 2.
- the normal bell housing bolts are removed, and longer bolts 86 are used which extend through the respective sleeves 82 and 84 and into the existing holes in the engine 12 in the same manner as shown in FIG. 6 for connecting sleeve 56.
- two anchoring struts 87 and 88 extend down from the upper portion of the support legs 76 and 78 at an angle to the top of the engine as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4.
- Connected to the lower ends of the anchoring struts 87 and 88 are connecting sleeves 90 and 92 through which bolts 94 extend and tie into the top of the engine 12.
- Stabilizing support for the inclined portions 30a and 32a is provided through the existence of stabilizing arms 96 and 98 which extend down from under the respective inclined portions 30a and 32a and connect to the respective support legs 76 and 78.
- Connecting the support legs 76 and 78 in an area approximately midway between the carrying member 26 and the connecting sleeves 82 and 84 is a cross bar 100. Attached above this cross bar is a towing hook 102 for attachment of a water ski tow rope, surrounded by a support ring 104.
- the exact configuration of the present invention with respect to the size and orientation of the support legs and anchoring struts will vary to conform to various engine models.
- the use of the device is quite simple.
- the respective anchoring lugs 46 and 46a are released from the retaining flanges 42 and 42a in order to remove the respective resilient members 40 and 40a from the' forward and rear carrying members 24 and 26.
- Water skis are placed on the device with one end resting on the inclined portion 30 and the other end resting on inclined portion 30a.
- the resilient members 40 and 40a are again stretched over the carrying members 24 and 26 and the anchoring lugs 46 and 46a are placed in the retaining flanges 42 and 42a. This will securely hold the water ski while not in use.
- Other skis can be placed on the respective remaining central portions 28 and 28a and inclined portions 32 and 32a.
- the towing hook 102 is of added convenience to provide a place to attach the towing rope when pulling water skiers.
- a water ski holder for attachment to the engine of an inboard motor boat, said holder comprising:
- a resilient member releasably connected to said carrying surfaces for holding said water ski on said carrying surface.
- a motor attachment for carying water skis in a boat comprising:
- a water ski holder for attachment to the motor of an inboard motor boat said holder comprising:
- a forward carrying member having a support surface for receipt of one end of said water ski, said support surface connected to one end of a pair of legs having their other end attached to the forward end of said motor, saidother end of said legs having means for connecting into bolt holes in a timing chain cover on said motor, said pair of legs connected to anchor struts having one end secured to a bolt in the top of said motor;
- a rear carrying member having a support surface for receipt of the other end of said water ski, said support surface connected to one end of a pair of legs having their other end attached to the rearward end of said motor, said other end of said legs having means for connecting into the bolt holes in a bell housing on said motor, said pair of legs connected to anchor struts having one end secured to a bolt in the top of said motor.
- a water ski holder arrangement comprising:
- each of said pair of holding members having a pair of leg members supporting a carrying surface with a pair of anchoring members attached to said pair of leg members, one of said pair of holding members attached to the forward end of said inboard engine to said fasteners, second of said pair of holding members attached to the rearward end of said inboard engine to said fasteners.
- a water ski holder arrangement comprising:
- a forward rack member having a support surface, said rack member connected to the forward end of said engine;
- a rear rack member connected to the rearward end of said engine, said forward and rear rack members having a pair of legs for connection to the respective front and rear portions of said engine, said legs of sufficient height to place said support surface of each rack member above said engine, said legs secured to the top of said engine by anchor members, said support surface being for receipt of said water ski and said connection of said legs to said respective front and rear portions of said engine utilizing existing hardware within said engine.
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A holder for storage of water skis adjacent the exposed engine on small to medium sized inboard motor boats. The holder is comprised of two separate carrying surfaces which are anchored above the engine by support members. Existing fixtures of the engine are used to secure the support members to the engine. The water skis assume a position approximately parallel with the bottom of the boat when they are placed in the holder and a resilient member secures the water skis to the holder.
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United States Patent [191 Page WATER SKI HOLDER [75] lnventor: Stewart E. Page, Huntington Beach,
[21] Appl. No.: 387,359
[52] US. CL... 9/310 R, 114/235 WS. 280/1137 K.
211/60 SK [51] Int. Cl. A63c 11/02 [58] Field of Search 114/235 WS; 9/310 R; 280/1137 A, 11.37 K; 224/45 S, 5 Z, 42.1 R; 21 1/60 SK [56] References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 3.018397 1/1962 Carlyle 211/60 SK 3021.917 2/1962 Holt t 114/235 WS 3.155.238 1l/1964 Bennett 211/60 SK 3.227.339 1/1966 Stockwell 280/1137 K 3,338,422 8/1967 Hickok 211/60 SK 3.378.182 4/1968 McMiller 211/60 SK 3.701.436 10/1972 Adams 1. 280/1137 K FOREIGN PATENTS OR APPLICATIONS 298,725 5/1954 Switzerland. 280/] 1.37 K 268.122 1/1969 Austria 211/60 SK Primary Examiner-George E. A. 'Halvosa Assistant ExaminerEdward R. Kazenske [57] ABSTRACT A holder for storage of water skis adjacent the exposed engine on small to medium sized inboard motor boats. The holder is comprised of two separate carrying surfaces which are anchored above the engine by support members. Existing fixtures of the engine are used to secure the support members to the engine. The water skis assume a position approximately parallel with the bottom of the boat when they are placed in the holder and a resilient member secures the water skis to the holder.
10 Claims, 7 Drawing Figures BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to the field of water ski equipment and more particularly to storage equipment on a boat for placement of water skis when they are not in use. The storage of water skis on a boat has always presented a problem especially in smaller boats or speed boats which are utilized to tow water skiers. Even though space in smaller boats such as these is quite limited, the normal place water skis are placed during nonuse is on the boat floor. This not only further limits the already limited available space, but also presents a hazard to passengers who may be moving from one section of the boat to another.
There is also the danger of losing a water ski overboard when they are left loosely sitting on the floor of the boat. Quite often these smaller boats are also used by their owners to go fishing or pleasure cruising; therefore, the existence of water skis on the boat floor curtails the space which could otherwise be used for fish ing equipment or picnic necessities, etc.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION To avoid the water ski storage problems discussed above the present invention utilizes the available space above a sport inboard motor boat of the type which has the upper portion of its engine exposed, by attaching two corresponding carrying surfaces or cross members to the engine by separate sets of support members secured to the exposed portion of the engine. The water skis rest on these respective carrying surfaces. To anchor the water skis to the carrying surfaces a resilient member is placed over the water skis after they are placed on the carrying surfaces.
The utilization of this area above the inboard engine results in making available more space in the boat which would otherwise have been occupied by the water skis. The elimination of water skis loosely resting on the boat bottom promotes the safety of the passengers who could slip and be injured as a result of the loose water skis.
The connection of the water ski holder directly onto existing hardware of the engine avoids having to make new attachment points on the boat which is more costly and could present more obstacles to the boats users or passengers. The placement of the water skis above the engine also removes the skis from other areas in the boat which would otherwise present an obstacle to persons getting into and out of the boat. The orientation of the water skis in a position somewhat parallel to the boat bottom when they are placed in the holder gives an asthetic aerodynamic appearance which is important to speed boat enthusiasts.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. I is a perspective view of an inboard motor boat with the water ski holder attached to the engine;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the water ski holder;
FIG. 3 is a front elevation of the water ski holder attached to the engine;
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the water ski holder attached to the engine;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevation of the water ski holder attached to the engine;
FIG. 6 is a detailed perspective view of the connecting sleeve end of the support legs; and
FIG. 7 is a detailed perspective view of the removable connection of the resilient member on the carrying member.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION Referring to FIG. 1, a typical small to medium sized speed boat 10 is shown with an exposed inboard engine 12 located to the rear of the boat behind the passenger area 14. Attached to the engine 12 is a water ski holder or rack 16 carrying a water ski 18.
' rying member or support surface 24 is partitioned into three sections, including a central horizontalsurface or portion 28 and two inclined surfaces or portions 30 and 32 extending down from each end of the central portion 28. The carrying member 24 is oriented generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the boat. Separating the two inclined portions 30 and 32 from the central horizontal portion 28 and located on the lower extreme ends 34 and 36 of each of the inclined portions 30 and 32 are spacer flanges 38. Biasedly stretched over the top of the forward carrying member 24 is a resilient member 40 which is releasably connected at each end 34 and 36 of the inclined portions 30 and 32. The spacer flanges 38 maintain the resilient member 40 slightly above the respective central portion 28 and the inclined portions 30 and 32 in order to allow space for the water skis to rest.
As shown in FIG. 7, at each end 34 and 36 of the respective inclined portions 30 and 32 is a retaining flange 42 which is positioned below the respective spacer flanges 38. Incorporated into each retaining flange 42 is a slot 44. Attached to each end of the resilient member 40.is an anchoring lug 46 which has a larger cross sectional area than the resilient member 40. Because the size of the slot 44 is designed to be smaller than the anchoring lug 46, but large enough for the resilient member 40, the resilience of the resilient member 40 will bias the anchoring lug 46 against the inside surface 48 of the retaining flange 42 when the resilient member is stretched over the spacer flanges 38 and slipped into the slot 44 of the retaining flange 42. Placed over the top portion of the forward carrying member 24, including the spacer flanges 38 is a protective matting 50 to prevent any damage to the water skis when placed on the carrying member.
As shown in FIG. 2, vertical support legs 52 and 54 extending down from below the central horizontal portion 28 are used to maintain the forward carrying member 24 above the engine. At the lower ends of the support legs 52 and 54 are connecting sleeves 56 and 58, respectively, shown in more detail in FIG. 6. These connecting sleeves 56 and 58 are used to secure the support legs 52 and 54 adjacent the timing chain cover 60 of the engine 12 as shown in FIG. 3. The bolts which normally secure the timing chain cover 60 are removed and longer bolts 62 are inserted through the connecting sleeves 56 and 58 and threaded into the existing apertures in the engine 12 for mounting the timing chain cover 60.
With respect to FIG. 2, the support legs 52 and 54 each have an anchoring strut 64 and 66, respectively, which are also shown in FIG. 4. These struts angle down from the upper portion of the support legs 52 and 54 and connect to the top of the engine to provide additional strength to the support legs. The lower end of strut 64 has a connecting sleeve 68 while the lower end of strut 66 has connecting flange 70. The sleeve 68 and flange 70 are designed in conjunction with the angle and length of the anchoring struts 64 and 66 to utilize existing bolt connections on the top of the engine.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, stabilizing arms 72 and 74 extend down from under each of the respective inclined- portions 30 and 32 and attach at an angle to the respective supporting legs 52 and 54. These arms 72 and 74 provide support for the inclined portions 30 and 32.
The rear carrying assembly or rack 22 has a carrying or rack member 26 which is identical to the carrying member 24 on the forward carrying assembly or rack 20. Consequently, the identifying members used on the rear carrying member 26 correspond to the same elements on the forward carrying member 24 and reference should be made to the previous discussion for any explanation of the corresponding elements.
Maintaining the rear carrying member 26 above the engine are a pair of support legs 76 and 78 extending down from under the central horizontal portion 28a to the bell housing 80 as shown in FIG. 5. The lower ends of the support legs 76 and 78 have connecting sleeves 82 and 84, shown more clearly in FIG. 2. To connect the lower ends of these support legs 76 and 78 to the bell housing 80, the normal bell housing bolts are removed, and longer bolts 86 are used which extend through the respective sleeves 82 and 84 and into the existing holes in the engine 12 in the same manner as shown in FIG. 6 for connecting sleeve 56. To provide additional support for the rear carrying member 26 two anchoring struts 87 and 88 extend down from the upper portion of the support legs 76 and 78 at an angle to the top of the engine as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4. Connected to the lower ends of the anchoring struts 87 and 88 are connecting sleeves 90 and 92 through which bolts 94 extend and tie into the top of the engine 12.
Stabilizing support for the inclined portions 30a and 32a is provided through the existence of stabilizing arms 96 and 98 which extend down from under the respective inclined portions 30a and 32a and connect to the respective support legs 76 and 78. Connecting the support legs 76 and 78 in an area approximately midway between the carrying member 26 and the connecting sleeves 82 and 84 is a cross bar 100. Attached above this cross bar is a towing hook 102 for attachment of a water ski tow rope, surrounded by a support ring 104.
It is envisioned that the exact configuration of the present invention with respect to the size and orientation of the support legs and anchoring struts will vary to conform to various engine models. Once this invention is secured to the engine the use of the device is quite simple. The respective anchoring lugs 46 and 46a are released from the retaining flanges 42 and 42a in order to remove the respective resilient members 40 and 40a from the' forward and rear carrying members 24 and 26. Water skis are placed on the device with one end resting on the inclined portion 30 and the other end resting on inclined portion 30a. The resilient members 40 and 40a are again stretched over the carrying members 24 and 26 and the anchoring lugs 46 and 46a are placed in the retaining flanges 42 and 42a. This will securely hold the water ski while not in use. Other skis can be placed on the respective remaining central portions 28 and 28a and inclined portions 32 and 32a. The towing hook 102 is of added convenience to provide a place to attach the towing rope when pulling water skiers.
What is claimed is:
1. A water ski holder for attachment to the engine of an inboard motor boat, said holder comprising:
two carrying surfaces for receipt of said water ski;
support legs connecting said carrying surfaces to the front and rear portions of said engine, said legs of sufficient height for said water ski to be above said engine;
an anchor member attached to said legs and to said engine; and
a resilient member releasably connected to said carrying surfaces for holding said water ski on said carrying surface.
2. A water ski holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrying surfaces have a central horizontal portion from which inclined portions extend down from each end of said central portion, said inclined portions providing for ready placement and removal of said water ski on said carrying surface.
3. A motor attachment for carying water skis in a boat, said attachment comprising:
carrying members attached to the front and back portions of said motor, said carrying members hav-- ing an upper surface for receipt of said water skis;
support members to maintain said carrying members in a plane above said motor, said support members attached to the existing hardware components of said motor; anchor struts connected to said support members to secure said support members to said motor; and resilient members releasably connected to each of said carrying members for holding said water skis in a biased manner adjacent said upper surface. 4. A motor attachment as defined in claim 3, wherein the position of said water skis in said attachment is generally parallel to the bottom of said boat.
5. A motor attachment as defined in claim 3, wherein said upper surface of said carrying member is padded.
6. A water ski holder for attachment to the motor of an inboard motor boat said holder comprising:
a forward carrying member having a support surface for receipt of one end of said water ski, said support surface connected to one end of a pair of legs having their other end attached to the forward end of said motor, saidother end of said legs having means for connecting into bolt holes in a timing chain cover on said motor, said pair of legs connected to anchor struts having one end secured to a bolt in the top of said motor; and
a rear carrying member having a support surface for receipt of the other end of said water ski, said support surface connected to one end of a pair of legs having their other end attached to the rearward end of said motor, said other end of said legs having means for connecting into the bolt holes in a bell housing on said motor, said pair of legs connected to anchor struts having one end secured to a bolt in the top of said motor.
7. A water ski holder as defined in claim 6, wherein said legs are of a sufficient height to place said support surfaces of said forward and rear carrying members above said motor.
8. A water ski holder as defined in claim 6, wherein said support surfaces have a series of spacer flanges; and a resilient member releasably connected to each end of said support surfaces and separated from the support surface by said spacer flanges, said resilient member securely retaining said water ski when placed on said carrying member.
9. A water ski holder arrangement comprising:
an inboard engine located in a motor boat, said engine having fasteners to hold the respective parts of the engine together; and
a pair of holding members for carying a water ski and connected to said inboard motor, each of said pair of holding members having a pair of leg members supporting a carrying surface with a pair of anchoring members attached to said pair of leg members, one of said pair of holding members attached to the forward end of said inboard engine to said fasteners, second of said pair of holding members attached to the rearward end of said inboard engine to said fasteners.
10. A water ski holder arrangement comprising:
a motor boat;
an inboard engine within said motor boat;
a forward rack member having a support surface, said rack member connected to the forward end of said engine; and
a rear rack member connected to the rearward end of said engine, said forward and rear rack members having a pair of legs for connection to the respective front and rear portions of said engine, said legs of sufficient height to place said support surface of each rack member above said engine, said legs secured to the top of said engine by anchor members, said support surface being for receipt of said water ski and said connection of said legs to said respective front and rear portions of said engine utilizing existing hardware within said engine.
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1. A water ski holder for attachment to the engine of an inboard motor boat, said holder comprising: two carrying surfaces for receipt of said water ski; support legs connecting said carrying surfaces to the front and rear portions of said engine, said legs of sufficient height for said water ski to be above said engine; An anchor member attached to said legs and to said engine; and a resilient member releasably connected to said carrying surfaces for holding said water ski on said carrying surface.
2. A water ski holder as defined in claim 1 wherein said carrying surfaces have a central horizontal portion from which inclined portions extend down from each end of said central portion, said inclined portions providing for ready placement and removal of said water ski on said carrying surface.
3. A motor attachment for carying water skis in a boat, said attachment comprising: carrying members attached to the front and back portions of said motor, said carrying members having an upper surface for receipt of said water skis; support members to maintain said carrying members in a plane above said motor, said support members attached to the existing hardware components of said motor; anchor struts connected to said support members to secure said support members to said motor; and resilient members releasably connected to each of said carrying members for holding said water skis in a biased manner adjacent said upper surface.
4. A motor attachment as defined in claim 3, wherein the position of said water skis in said attachment is generally parallel to the bottom of said boat.
5. A motor attachment as defined in claim 3, wherein said upper surface of said carrying member is padded.
6. A water ski holder for attachment to the motor of an inboard motor boat said holder comprising: a forward carrying member having a support surface for receipt of one end of said water ski, said support surface connected to one end of a pair of legs having their other end attached to the forward end of said motor, said other end of said legs having means for connecting into bolt holes in a timing chain cover on said motor, said pair of legs connected to anchor struts having one end secured to a bolt in the top of said motor; and a rear carrying member having a support surface for receipt of the other end of said water ski, said support surface connected to one end of a pair of legs having their other end attached to the rearward end of said motor, said other end of said legs having means for connecting into the bolt holes in a bell housing on said motor, said pair of legs connected to anchor struts having one end secured to a bolt in the top of said motor.
7. A water ski holder as defined in claim 6, wherein said legs are of a sufficient height to place said support surfaces of said forward and rear carrying members above said motor.
8. A water ski holder as defined in claim 6, wherein said support surfaces have a series of spacer flanges; and a resilient member releasably connected to each end of said support surfaces and separated from the support surface by said spacer flanges, said resilient member securely retaining said water ski when placed on said carrying member.
9. A water ski holder arrangement comprising: an inboard engine located in a motor boat, said engine having fasteners to hold the respective parts of the engine together; and a pair of holding members for carying a water ski and connected to said inboard motor, each of said pair of holding members having a pair of leg members supporting a carrying surface with a pair of anchoring members attached to said pair of leg members, one of said pair of holding members attached to the forward end of said inboard engine to said fasteners, second of said pair of holding members attached to the rearward end of said inboard engine to said fasteners.
10. A water ski holder arrangement comprising: a motor boat; an inboard engine within said motor boat; a forward rack member having a support surface, said rack member connected to the forward end of said engine; and a rear rack member connected to the rearward end of said engine, said forward and rear rack members having a pair of legs for connection to the respective front and rear portions of said engine, said legs of suFficient height to place said support surface of each rack member above said engine, said legs secured to the top of said engine by anchor members, said support surface being for receipt of said water ski and said connection of said legs to said respective front and rear portions of said engine utilizing existing hardware within said engine.
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