Ski tow boat with wake control device and method for operation
US5549071A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 3, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 3, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B34/75
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inboard power boat for towing water skiers is disclosed which incorporates a wake control device. The boat has a hull configuration in which the stern portion has a flat or semi-flat bottom. The wake control device is comprised of a single flat plate which is pivotally mounted to the stern along the longitudinal axis of the hull. An hydraulic control circuit is provided for pivoting the plate about a transverse axis so that its trailing end moves between raised and lowered positions. The trailing end is moved to a selected position to selectively control the size of the wake as the trailing edge projects to a lesser or greater extent into the stream of water which moves under the hull as the boat moves forward.
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