System for mounting a marine jet propulsion system
US7803025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B34/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A watercraft has a hull and a deck disposed above the hull. A ride plate is mounted below a rear portion of the hull. A jet pump assembly includes a jet pump disposed at least in part between the ride plate and the hull. A front wall is formed at least in part by the hull and disposed forwardly of the jet pump. The jet pump assembly is mounted on a top surface of the ride plate via a plurality of resilient mounts At least one sealing member forms a seal between the portion of the jet pump and the portion of the front wall. The jet pump is mounted to the watercraft only via a plurality of mounting points. The jet pump is resiliently mounted to the watercraft via each of the plurality of mounting points.
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