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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 1997
Filed:
Jun. 07, 1995
Noboru Kobayashi, Iwata, JP;
Yoshiyuki Kaneko, Iwata, JP;
Yamah aHatsudoki Kabushiki Kaisha, Iwata, JP;
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.