Watercraft launch extension

a technology for watercraft and launchers, applied in the field of watercraft launch extension, can solve the problems of preventing the tow vehicle from getting sufficient traction, shock, exhaust system, etc., and being exposed to water damage to the springs,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-04
IMBERGAMO EUGENE C
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[0018] Another aspect of the invention includes a watercraft launch extension as described above, where the fastening means includes one or more hitch pins.
[0019] Another aspect of the invention inclu

Problems solved by technology

When the tow vehicle enters the water, it may be exposed to water damage to the springs, shocks, exhaust system, brakes and other vehicle components that get wet.
In addition to possible water damage, there may also be a problem if the tow vehicle does not have enough weight over its rear wheels, after the watercraft has been launched, to gain sufficient traction to move up the ramp.
If the ramp is a concrete ramp, there may be a growth of algae or moss on the concrete at the water level that likewise prevents the tow vehicle from getting sufficient traction to exit the ramp.

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[0025] In the following description, for purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. It will be apparent, however, to one having ordinary skill in the art, that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known features may be omitted or simplified so as not to obscure the present invention. Furthermore, reference in the specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the invention. The appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.

[0026] A watercraft launch extension 100 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention is illustrated in FIG. 1. In an embodiment, a watercraft launch extension ...

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Abstract

Provided is a watercraft launch extension, including a tow vehicle section with an elongated tube having one end configured and sized to fit a tow vehicle receiver, a hollow interior and holes bilaterally aligned in pairs at intervals along its major axis, a watercraft trailer section, including an elongated tube having one end configured to attach to a boat trailer, and an outer surface dimensioned to allow the opposite end to be inserted into the hollow interior of the tow vehicle section's elongated tube, and having one or more pair of bilaterally aligned holes positioned to align with one or more of the pairs of holes of the tow vehicle section's elongated tube, and a fastening means for fastening the tow vehicle section to the boat trailer section using at least one aligned pair of holes.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] Use of watercraft is a popular outdoor activity. There are a wide variety of watercraft on the market that appeal to the users need or taste, ranging from a small canoe or jet ski, to a mid-sized boat, to a large cabin cruiser. Many such vessels, hereinafter generally referred to as “watercraft”, generally up to a certain size, are stored out of the water and are transported for use over land using a trailer. [0002] Trailers of various types and sizes have been used to transport watercraft to and from a boat launch, where the watercraft are placed into and removed from a body of water. The majority of trailers use a ball and hitch type connection to connect the trailer to a tow vehicle. [0003] In general, a watercraft trailer is adapted to be attached to the tow vehicle directly using, for example, a standard hitch ball mounted to the rear of the tow vehicle. In this configuration, the distance between the tow vehicle and the trailer is minimal. In...

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IPC IPC(8): B63B21/56B63B21/58
CPCB63C3/02B60P3/1083
InventorIMBERGAMO, EUGENE C.
OwnerIMBERGAMO EUGENE C