Bucket board and seat apparatus

摘要

A bucket board includes a semi-circular groove therein for engaging only a portion of the rim of a conventional bait bucket. The groove is sufficiently deep so that if the board were to tilt slightly, the outer wall of the groove will bite into the outer wall of the bucket thereby keeping it from tipping over. A built-up rim surrounds most of the outer edge of the top surface and serves to keep debris from falling off the board when the invention is used as a fish cleaning board. An opening in the built-up rim permits scraps to be scraped into the bait bucket when the fish cleaning process is completed. Alternatively, the board can be used as a comfortable seat for a fisherman or passenger to sit on. The inside of the bucket is accessible while the bucket board is mounted on the bucket and can be rotated while the bait bucket remains stationary. A slot that extends all the way through the board safely accommodates the blade of a knife. An integral molded ruler is incorporated into the surface of the bucket board. The entire device is made from blow-molded, high molecular weight HD polyethylene which preferably incorporates integrally molded posts for additional strength. Nylon, polypropylene, ABS and polyester could also be used for constructing the device.