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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2006
Filed:
Sep. 23, 2003
Jun Nakajima, Saitama, JP;
Tadaaki Nagata, Saitama, JP;
Jun Nakajima, Saitama, JP;
Tadaaki Nagata, Saitama, JP;
Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An air intake structure for a small watercraft is provided, in which the air intake efficiency is improved. A watercraft bodyincludes a hull and a deck for covering on top of the hull. An engineis disposed in the watercraft body, and a propelleris driven by a drive shaft, extending rearwardly from the engine. A turbochargeris provided for pumping air to the engine. An air cleaner caseis provided for introducing fresh air to the turbocharger. The turbochargeris located at the rear of the engine, the air cleaner caseis located at the front of the engine, and a plurality of air ductsare located at the front of the air cleaner case