Device for Boat Operators is a Breeze on the Sea Knees

In response, Nowack combined his passion for boating with his skills as a machine tinkerer to design Sea Knees, a shock mitigation unit that dramatically reduces the impact on knees and other joints from boat shock caused by waves and chop. Sea Knees are designed for the fast-growing center console...

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Published in:Machine Design 2018-08
Main Author: Renner, Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bearings
Boats
Fishing vessels
Knee
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Summary:In response, Nowack combined his passion for boating with his skills as a machine tinkerer to design Sea Knees, a shock mitigation unit that dramatically reduces the impact on knees and other joints from boat shock caused by waves and chop. Sea Knees are designed for the fast-growing center console boating industry and make for a far more comfortable ride for boat operators. Some solutions have been developed for people who sit while guiding their boat, but center console boats have become much more popular in recent years.
ISSN:0024-9114
1944-9577