Yamaha Hatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha

Yazukazu Kojima

Sumihiro Takashima

A watercraft having a speed measuring system which provides for accurate and consistent measurement of watercraft speed throughout the operation of the watercraft, including during violent maneuvers and/or sharp turns. The speed measuring system includes a ride plate assembly for a personal watercraft comprising a sensor and a plate. The sensor generally includes a moveable element and a housing supporting at least a portion of the moveable element. The plate includes a longitudinally-extending channel with the channel extending along at least a portion of the length of the plate. The housing is connected to an aft portion of the plate with at least a portion of the rotatable element being positioned in line with the channel.

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Shizuoka, Japan

Yazukazu Kojima