Mastercraft Boat Company, Inc.

William D Farris

Norman R Goodson

William R Story

Steven J Behrens

An object tracking assembly includes a plurality of tracking units that is each attachable to a respective object. Each of the tracking units is in communication with a location network for identifying a location of the tracking units and each of the tracking units broadcasts a tracking signal when the tracking units are actuated. A locating unit is provided and the locating unit broadcasts an actuate signal to each of the tracking units. Each of the tracking units broadcasts the tracking signal to the locating unit when the tracking units receives the actuate signal. The locating unit emits a location alert ranging between a minimum intensity and a maximum intensity corresponding to a distance between the locating unit and a respective one of the tracking units. In this way the locating unit communicates to the user the distance between the locating unit and the respective tracking unit.

Object tracking assembly

An improved hull is disclosed for use on an inboard boat of a relatively increased length, the hull having a generally deep V-shaped bottom surface at the bow slowly transitioning to a relatively flat stern to provide increased lift as compared to conventional inboard boats, to provide a smooth ride yet permit maximized speed and stability for water skiing use, to provide the desirable handling characteristics (such as for turning and maneuverability) found in an inboard boat of relatively shorter length, and to produce a minimal wake for water skiing purposes. The hull is formed with a series of longitudinally-aligned pairs of strakes which, over the majority of their respective lengths, have a negative strake angle. Through the specific placement, the longitudinal commencement and termination, of the respective pairs of strakes, they provide increased lift, improved turning ability, and reduced wake side spray. A progressively-changing deadrise angle is formed into the hull which angle, from bow to stern, generally decreases from approximately 35.degree. relative to horizontal to approximately 9.5.degree..

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Maryville, TN, United States of America

William D Farris