Abstract

A boat, having a stern having a transom, includes one or more configurable seats operable to face to the rear, face forward, or lay flat. Each transom seat includes first and second portions. A first portion may function as a seat bottom with the second portion functioning as a back support. In a rear facing configuration the first portion functions as a seat bottom, is generally flat and is closest to the boat stern while the second portion is inclined at an angle relative to the first portion and is closer to the bow. In a forward facing configuration the second portion functions as a seat bottom, is generally flat and is closest to the boat bow while the first portion is inclined at an angle relative to the second portion and is closer to the stern. Both first and second portions can lay relatively flat in another configuration.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 29/04 - Furniture specially adapted for vessels

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Downloadable software for providing marine telematics; Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for providing marine telematics

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Boats.

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Boats.

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Downloadable software for social networking and connecting boat owners to each other

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Boats

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Electronic control systems for boats comprising computer hardware and preinstalled computer software for operating cruise control on boats sold as a component of boats; computerized control systems comprised of computer hardware and preinstalled software for operating ballast tanks and trim tabs in response to one or more sensors for controlling the wake characteristics of a boat sold as a component of boats; electronic cruise control apparatus for boats sold as a component of boats

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Electronic control systems for boats comprising computer hardware and preinstalled computer software for operating cruise control on boats sold as a component of boats; computerized control systems comprised of computer hardware and preinstalled software for operating ballast tanks and trim tabs in response to one or more sensors for controlling the wake characteristics of a boat sold as a component of boats; electronic cruise control apparatus for boats sold as a component of boats

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Electronic control systems for boats comprising computer hardware and preinstalled computer software for operating cruise control on boats sold as a component of boats; computerized control systems comprised of computer hardware and preinstalled software for operating ballast tanks and trim tabs in response to one or more sensors for controlling the wake characteristics of a boat sold as a component of boats; electronic cruise control apparatus for boats sold as a component of boats

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Boats

Abstract

Various configurations of improved wake-modifying devices for a power boat are provided herein. All such configurations provide a water channel and (optional) wedge for capturing and redirecting significantly more of the water flowing past the transom of the boat than conventional trim tabs consisting primarily of a flat plate. This increases the upward force applied to the deployed wake-modifying device and raises the stern of the boat on the non-surf side to list the boat to the surf side, producing a larger wake on the surf side. Some configurations provide a convergent water channel to produce longer, smoother wakes on the surf side of the boat. Other configurations provide a divergent water channel, which produces a comparatively shorter, taller wake on the surf side of the boat.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/22 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type with adjustable planing surfaces
• B63B 35/85 - Accessories not otherwise provided for, e.g. sticks for water skiing
• B63B 1/20 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type having more than one planing surface

Abstract

Wakesurf and wakeboard boats are provided which include a component positioned along and/or within the hull and an actuator coupled to the component for moving an end of the component outward from the hull and retracting the end of the component to be in proximity with the hull. In some embodiments, the component is spaced forward of a vertical plane comprising the forwardmost point of the transom. Methods for creating a wake behind a boat are also provided which include listing a boat to one side via a listing component disposed on such a side and moving a component disposed within or coupled to an exterior surface of the hull on the opposing side of the boat. The component is moved outwardly from the exterior surface of the hull such that a distal free end of the component is spaced from the exterior surface when the boat is listed.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/22 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type with adjustable planing surfaces
• B63B 1/30 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils retracting or folding
• B63B 13/00 - Conduits for emptying or ballastingSelf-bailing equipmentScuppers
• B63B 35/85 - Accessories not otherwise provided for, e.g. sticks for water skiing
• B63B 1/28 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type with movable hydrofoils
• B63B 1/24 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type
• B63B 1/26 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydrofoil type having more than one hydrofoil
• B63B 1/20 - Hydrodynamic or hydrostatic features of hulls or of hydrofoils deriving additional lift from hydrodynamic forces of hydroplane type having more than one planing surface

Abstract

Rear boat extensions for boats and boats having such are provided. The rear boat extensions described herein are generally suitable for boats comprising a transom and a plate that is pivotally mounted via a hinge near a bottom edge of the transom, such that the plate is pivotable about an axis of the hinge upwardly toward and downwardly away from the transom. In some embodiments, the rear boat extensions described herein may include a bottom surface including a recess and one or more sloped or curved sections disposed on either side of the recess. The recess is disposed at a front end of the rear boat extension and configured to accommodate pivoting of the plate beneath the bottom surface of the rear boat extension. The sloped or curved sections disposed on either side of the recess serve to push water toward respective outboard sides of the boat to manipulate the size and/or shape of the wake produced by the boat.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/32 - Other means for varying the inherent hydrodynamic characteristics of hulls
• B63B 1/08 - Shape of aft part
• B63B 3/00 - Hulls characterised by their structure or component parts
• B63B 35/85 - Accessories not otherwise provided for, e.g. sticks for water skiing
• B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water

Abstract

Rear boat extensions for boats and boats having such are provided. Some embodiments of boats include a rear boat extension as an attachment to their transom. Other embodiments of boats include a rear boat extension as a stern end part of a single molded component which includes the hull of the boat. In either case, the rear boat extension has a smaller depth than an adjacent part of the boat's hull. In some embodiments, a rear boat extension may be tapered toward its rearward end. In some cases, a rear boat extension may include peripheral sidewalls and may be open or include an opening at its rearward end or between upper edges of its peripheral sidewalls. In yet other embodiments, a rear boat extension may not include peripheral sidewalls. In any case, a rear boat extension may additionally or alternatively include an opening or recess within its bottom surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B63B 1/08 - Shape of aft part
• B63B 35/85 - Accessories not otherwise provided for, e.g. sticks for water skiing
• B63B 39/06 - Equipment to decrease pitch, roll, or like unwanted vessel movementsApparatus for indicating vessel attitude to decrease vessel movements by using foils acting on ambient water

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boats