Self-propelled boat launch vehicle
AssigneeBeachworks, LLC
InventorsRoger James Tietz, Jonathon D Nemke, Michael W Kawalske
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AssigneeBeachworks, LLC
InventorsRoger James Tietz, Jonathon D Nemke, Michael W Kawalske
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The present invention is to a self-propelled boat launch and methods of operating components of the boat launch a launch vehicle. The launch vehicle includes a partially submersible generally frame. The frame comprises a front frame unit and a modular carriage frame section, comprising at least one modular carnage frame. The boat launch is self-propelled with track assemblies driven by a hydraulic system powered by an engine assembly. The engine assembly is preferably mounted on top of the front frame unit. At least two track assemblies are in removable communication with a modular carriage frame. A track tensioner is provided for increased tension on a continuous track of the track assembly. A track cleaner is described for removal of foreign objects from at least one track assembly. Further, a method of operating the track tensioner is described. A method of operating the track cleaner is described.
An improved self-propelled boat launch vehicle for launching or docking a boat in water including a submersible longitudinally elongated frame, in which said frame being movably supported on each longitudinal side by at least one track assembly having a track and a track assembly body located between an upper horizontal portion of said track and a lower horizontal portion of said track, in which said track assembly further includes a drive sprocket for a rotation of said track,
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