Watersports boat with enhanced wake generation characteristics and related methods and systems
US12065232B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 3, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63H2021/216
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A watersports boat is equipped with a trimmable drive used to generate a virtual ballast effect. Turbulence experienced by a wake rider on startup is reduced by automatically varying the drive orientation as the watersports boat comes up to speed. A pair of water channelers are located at the stern. One of the water channelers is deployed below the running surface to redirect water across centerline and improve wake shape on the selected side.
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