Multi-purpose tandem trailer

Claim 2

A tandem multi-purpose trailer for transporting and storing at least two boats comprising: a. a first support structure, said first support structure having means mounted thereon for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; b. a second support structure, said second support structure being movable from a lower position immediately above said first support structure to a raised position of from about 3 inches to about 7 feet above said lower position, said second support structure having means for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; c. a plurality of vertical guide members, said guide members having means for allowing said second support structure to move from said lower position to said raised position; d. means for raising and lowering said second support structure along said guide members; and e. a tongue assembly, said tongue assembly connecting said first support structure to the vehicle pulling the trailer, said tongue assembly having mounted thereon means for fixedly attaching said trailer to said vehicle.

Claim 3

A tandem multi-purpose trailer for transporting and storing at least two boats comprising: a. a first support structure, said first support structure having means mounted thereon for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; b. a second support structure, said second support structure being movable from a lower position immediately above said first support structure to a raised position of from about 3 inches to about 7 feet above said lower position, said second support structure having means for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; c. a plurality of vertical guide members, said guide members having means for allowing said second support structure to move from said lower position to said raised position; d. means for raising and lowering said second support structure along said guide members; and e. a tongue assembly, said tongue assembly connecting said first support structure to the vehicle pulling the trailer, said tongue assembly having mounted thereon means for fixedly attaching said trailer to said vehicle.

Claim 4

A tandem multi-purpose trailer for transporting and storing at least two boats comprising: a. a first support structure, said first support structure having means mounted thereon for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; b. a second support structure, said second support structure being movable from a lower position immediately above said first support structure to a raised position of from about 3 inches to about 7 feet above said lower position, said second support structure having means for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; c. a plurality of vertical guide members, said guide members having means for allowing said second support structure to move from said lower position to said raised position; d. means for raising and lowering said second support structure along said guide members; and e. a tongue assembly, said tongue assembly connecting said first support structure to the vehicle pulling the trailer, said tongue assembly having mounted thereon means for fixedly attaching said trailer to said vehicle.

Claim 5

The mulit-purpose trailer of claim 1 wherein said first support structure has a plurality of wheels mounted thereon.

Claim 6

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 1 wherein said trailer has a separate brake system.

Claim 7

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 3 wherein said brake system is an electric brake system.

Claim 8

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 3 wherein said brake system is a hydraulic brake system.

Claim 9

The tandem multi-purpose vehicle of claim 1 wherein said means for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position comprise: a. a plurality of guide wheels in the center of said first support structure, and b. a pair of boards for securing said boat in proper alignment during loading and traveling.

Claim 10

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 1 wherein said means for raising and lowering said second support structure is a winch.

Claim 11

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 7 wherein said winch is mounted underneath the frontmost end of said tongue assembly.

Claim 12

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 1 wherein said guide members contain a plurality of holes at intervals of from about 2 inches to about 6 inches whereby said second support structure can be locked in a plurality of raised positions between said lower position and the maximum raised position.

Claim 13

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 1 wherein said guide members have runners attached thereto, said runners being receptive to sliding members mounted on said second support structures.

Claim 14

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 1 wherein said tongue assembly is telescoped so as to be lockable in an extended position, a shortened position or any position in between in order to facilitate convenient entrance and exit from water.

Claim 15

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 1 wherein said first support structure is adjustable.

Claim 16

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 1 wherein a camper is mounted on said second support structure.

Claim 17

A tandem multi-purpose trailer for transporting and storing at least two boats comprising: a. a first support structure, said first support structure having means mounted thereon for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; said first support structure being mounted on a plurality of wheels, said wheels having a hydraulic brake system; b. a second support structure, said second support structure being movable from a lower position immediately above said first support member to a plurality of raised positions, each of said raised positions being from about 2 inches to about 6 inches higher than the preceding raised posiTion, the maximum raised, position being from about 3 feet to about 7 feet above said lower position, said second support structure having means for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; c. a plurality of vertical guide members, said guide members having means for allowing said second support structure to move from said lower position, through all said raised positions to the maximum raised position; d. a tongue assembly, said tongue assembly connecting said first support structure to the vehicle pulling said trailer, said tongue assembly having mounted thereon means for fixedly attaching said trailer to said vehicle; and e. winch means for raising and lowering said second support structure along said guide members.

Claim 18

A tandem multi-purpose trailer for transporting and storing at least two boats comprising: a. a first support structure, said first support structure having means mounted thereon for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; said first support structure being mounted on a plurality of wheels, said wheels having a hydraulic brake system; b. a second support structure, said second support structure being movable from a lower position immediately above said first support member to a plurality of raised positions, each of said raised positions being from about 2 inches to about 6 inches higher than the preceding raised posiTion, the maximum raised, position being from about 3 feet to about 7 feet above said lower position, said second support structure having means for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position; c. a plurality of vertical guide members, said guide members having means for allowing said second support structure to move from said lower position, through all said raised positions to the maximum raised position; d. a tongue assembly, said tongue assembly connecting said first support structure to the vehicle pulling said trailer, said tongue assembly having mounted thereon means for fixedly attaching said trailer to said vehicle; and e. winch means for raising and lowering said second support structure along said guide members.

Claim 19

The tandem multi-purpose vehicle of claim 14 wherein said means for carrying and securing a boat in a fixed position comprise: a. a plurality of guide wheels in the center of said first support structure, and b. a pair of boards for securing said boat in proper alignment during loading and traveling.

Claim 20

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 14 wherein said guide members have runners attached thereto, said runners being receptive to sliding members mounted on said second support structure.

Claim 21

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 14 wherein said tongue assembly is telescoped so as to be lockable in an extended position, a shortened position or any position in between in order to facilitate convenient entrance and exit from water.

Claim 22

The tandem multli-purpose trailer of claim 14 wherein said first support structure is adjustable.

Claim 23

The tandem multi-purpose trailer of claim 14 wherein a camper is mounted on said second support structure.