High force release and reset mechanism for supporting a structure from a boat hull

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Apparatus for pivotally mounting a structure on a boat hull for pivotal movement between a position wherein the structure extends downwardly into the water and a retracted position. The apparatus includes a first hinge member adapted to be fixed to the boat hull, and having a pair of spaced apart flanges including apertures. A second hinge member adapted to support the structure, is positioned between the spaced apart flanges and pivotally connected to said first hinge member for pivotal movement with respect to said first hinge member between a first position and a second position said second, hinge member including, a first side having a surface adjacent one of said spaced flanges of said …