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A dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet, having a structural support framework of generally rectangular shape with first and second side members and a plurality of cross-members. The storage pallet includes an apparatus for holding a boat that is width adjustable and height adjustable and includes

A dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet, having a structural support framework of generally rectangular shape with first and second side members and a plurality of cross-members. The storage pallet includes an apparatus for holding a boat that is width adjustable and height adjustable and includes a plurality of folding bunks that are mounted on and supported by two or more of the cross-members. The storage pallet includes an apparatus for holding a car, which includes a first automobile tread plate and a second automobile tread plate supported by the first and second side members of the structural support framework. The dual-use automobile storage pallet can include an optional pair of forklift tine guides.

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I claim: 1. A dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet, comprising: a structural support framework of overall rectangular shape comprising first and second side members and a plurality of cross-members, said cross-members extend laterally between said first and second side members, wherein the dista

I claim: 1. A dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet, comprising: a structural support framework of overall rectangular shape comprising first and second side members and a plurality of cross-members, said cross-members extend laterally between said first and second side members, wherein the distance between said first and second side members accommodates to the width of an automobile, and the length of each said first and second side members are sufficient to accommodate the length of an automobile; a means for holding a boat, wherein said means for holding a boat comprises a plurality of folding bunks hingedly mounted vertically on and supported by said cross-members, wherein said cross-members and said folding bunks comprise complementary sets of apertures for affixing said folding-bunks to the distance between the first and second side members is greater than when in the horizontal down position, wherein said cross-members and for adjusting the height and lateral positions of said folding bunks on said cross-members, said folding bunks move between a vertical up position and a horizontal down position, wherein in the vertical up position said folding bunks provide support to a boat and in the horizontal down position allow a car to be placed on said dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet; and a means for holding a car, wherein said means for holding a car comprises a first automobile tread plate and a second automobile tread plate, wherein said first and second automobile tread plates are respectively supported by said first and second side members of said structural support framework. 2. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 1 further comprising a pair of forklift tine guides. 3. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 1, wherein a hinged ramp plate is fitted to one end of each of said tread plates. 4. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 1, wherein a pivoted hinged ramp plate in combination with a flanged extension is fitted to one end of each of said tread plates. 5. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of folding bunks comprise two boat-hull support members having a continuous elongated profile each of which are approximately the length of the structural support framework. 6. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of folding bunks comprise a plurality of boat-hull support members each having a length LE between about 8 and 16 inches. 7. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of folding bunks comprise a plurality of boat-hull support members each having a length LE of about 12 inches. 8. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 1, wherein said plurality of cross-members each define a first set of apertures, wherein said plurality of height adjustable folding bunks each define a second set of apertures, whereby aligning the first and second set of apertures enables the position of each of said plurality of folding bunks to be varied with respect to said plurality of cross-members. 9. A dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet, comprising: a structural support framework of overall rectangular shape comprising first and second side members and a plurality of cross-members located between said first and second side members, wherein the distance between said first and second side members accommodates to the width of an automobile, and the length of each said first and second side members accommodates the length of an automobile; a plurality of height adjustable folding bunks, wherein said plurality of folding bunks are mounted on and supported by said plurality of cross-members, the folding bunks each comprise an upper section and a lower section, the upper section includes a bracket, a hinge member and a boat-hull support member attached to the upper section bracket, the upper section rests on, and is attached to, the lower section, wherein the hinge member allows the upper section bracket and the boat-hull support member attached to the upper section bracket, to rotate through between about 80 degrees and about 120 degrees in the vertical plane to allow the upper section to be folded up so that when the upper section is folded up the distance between the first and second side members is decreased, so as to take the load of a powerboat hull, the lower section takes the form of a U-shaped bracket that fits over a crossbeam; and a means for holding a car, wherein said means for holding a car comprises a first automobile tread plate and a second automobile tread plate, wherein said first and second automobile tread plates are respectively supported by said first and second side members of said structural support framework. 10. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 9 further comprising a pair of forklift tine guides. 11. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 9, wherein said plurality of cross-members each define a first set of apertures, wherein said plurality of height adjustable folding bunks each define a second set of apertures, whereby aligning the first and second set of apertures enables the position of each of said plurality of folding bunks to be varied on said plurality of cross-members. 12. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 9, wherein said plurality of folding bunks comprise two boat-hull support members having a continuous elongated profile each of which are approximately the length of the structural support framework. 13. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 9, wherein said plurality of folding bunks comprise a plurality of boat-hull support members each having a length LE between about 8 and 16 inches. 14. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 9, wherein said plurality of folding bunks comprise a plurality of boat-hull support members each having a length LE of about 12 inches. 15. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 9, wherein a hinged ramp plate is fitted to one end of each of said tread plates. 16. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 9, wherein a pivoted hinged ramp plate in combination with a flanged extension is fitted to one end of each of said tread plates. 17. A dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet, comprising: a structural support framework of overall rectangular shape comprising first and second side members and a plurality of cross-members located between said first and second side members, wherein the distance between said first and second side members accommodated the width of an automobile, and the length of each said first and second side members accommodates the length of an automobile; a plurality of height and width adjustable folding bunks, wherein said plurality of folding bunks are mounted on and supported by said plurality of cross-members, the folding bunks each comprise an upper section and a lower section, the upper section includes a bracket, a hinge member and a boat-hull support member attached to the upper section bracket, the upper section rests on, and is attached to, the lower section, wherein the hinge member allows the upper section bracket and the boat-hull support member attached to the upper section bracket, to rotate through between about 80 degrees and about 120 degrees in the vertical plane to allow the upper section to be folded up so that when the upper section is folded up the distance between the first and second side members is decreased, so as to take the load of a powerboat hull, the lower section takes the form of a U-shaped bracket that fits over a crossbeam; a means for holding a car, wherein said means for holding a car comprises a first automobile tread plate and a second automobile tread plate, wherein said first and second automobile tread plates are respectively supported by said first and second side members of said structural support framework; and a pair of forklift tine guides fitted to said first and second side members. 18. The dual-use automobile-boat storage pallet according to claim 17 further comprising a visible marker (440), wherein said visual marker (440) serves as a guide for a forklift operator in placing said dual-use pallet into a storage facility.