Personal watercraft with V-type engine

Details Personal watercraft with V-type engine Personal watercraft with V-type engine

1995-06-07

1997-06-03

Sotelo, Jesus D.

Ships

Hull or hull adjunct employing fluid dynamic forces to...

Having hydrofoil

114363, B63B 3500

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056344228

ABSTRACT:
A number of embodiments of small personal watercraft each embodying a V-type engine. Arrangements are shown wherein the engine is mounted either with its output shaft extending in a longitudinal direction or in a vertical direction. Various placements for the engine are disclosed and in all embodiments a straddle-type seat is incorporated for accommodating at least the rider and in some instances additional passengers. Various types of exhaust systems including watertrap devices are incorporated and the watercraft is provided with a pair of fuel tanks in several embodiments that are disposed in longitudinal alignment with the seat and on opposite sides thereof for improving balance.

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