Patent ID: 6067925
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: B63B,B63C

Abstract:
A watercraft comprising:a) a framework including a deck and a plurality of pontoons and wherein the deck is hinge mounted to pivot relative to the framework between a flotation position and a travel position;b) a longitudinal frame member and means for coupling the longitudinal frame member to the framework for reciprocating movement in relation to the framework;c) a plurality of cross frame supports coupled to said framework, wherein each cross frame support includes a plurality of members mounted for reciprocating movement in relation to one another, and wherein a plurality of first control arms couple said longitudinal frame member to each of said plurality of cross frame supports such that the framework laterally expands and contracts as said longitudinal member and said cross frame supports extend and retract to vary the width of the framework and pivot the deck, whereby in said flotation position the deck is rotated to lie parallel to the framework and in the travel position at least one longitudinal edge of the deck is elevated above the framework.