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George N Roy

James P Roy

An outrigger for use with a fishing boat having a support surface for mounting the outrigger thereon, the outrigger having a vertical member supported for rotation about a vertical axis and a boom member having a first end thereof pivotably coupled to the vertical member for movement about a horizontal axis. A variable length cylinder is pivotably coupled at the ends thereof to the vertical member and the boom member respectively. A control system is coupled to the cylinder for controlling the length thereof such that the inclination of the boom member is positionable relative to the vertical member via the control system. Thus, the boom member can be automatically positioned in an inclined position for trolling or a horizontal position for stowage of the outrigger. A fishing line can be attached to the boom to position the fishing line away from the boat during trolling.

Adjustable outrigger

Disclosed is a reusable waterproof cover of durable plastic film shaped to enclose substantially a large, cylindrical hay bale and having a semicircular top portion with side portions extending generally downwardly therefrom and spaced apart a distance approximately the diameter of a bale to be covered. Opposite end members having an inverted U-shape are connected to the top portion and have lower portions extending between the side portions, whereby the cover fits over the bale with the side and end lower portions tucked inwardly of a reposed bottom of the bale and forming a fold or flap therearound. A tie extends around the bottom of the bale and is received in the fold or flap for drawing the cover securely over the bale. A plurality of slits in the end members permit circulation of air therethrough to aid in keeping the hay in good condition.

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Warrensburg, MO, United States of America

George N Roy