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A wake control apparatus for adjusting the trim of a watercraft to selectively raise and lower the level of the wake produced by the watercraft. The apparatus comprises at least one hydrofoil which is pivotally connectable to the watercraft, and at least one actuator which is mechanically coupled to

A wake control apparatus for adjusting the trim of a watercraft to selectively raise and lower the level of the wake produced by the watercraft. The apparatus comprises at least one hydrofoil which is pivotally connectable to the watercraft, and at least one actuator which is mechanically coupled to the hydrofoil and connectable to the watercraft. The actuator is adapted to selectively move the hydrofoil between first and second positions. When the apparatus is connected to the watercraft and the watercraft is propelled within the water, the movement of the hydrofoil toward the second position causes the aft end of the watercraft to be drawn downwardly into the water to increase the level of the wake produced thereby. The movement of the hydrofoil toward the first position causes the aft end of the watercraft to be elevated within the water to reduce the level of the wake produced thereby.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A wake control apparatus for adjusting the trim of a watercraft to selectively raise and lower the level of the wake produced thereby, said apparatus comprising:at least one hydrofoil pivotally connectable to the watercraft and including:an elongate main foil section havi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A wake control apparatus for adjusting the trim of a watercraft to selectively raise and lower the level of the wake produced thereby, said apparatus comprising:at least one hydrofoil pivotally connectable to the watercraft and including:an elongate main foil section having a rectangularly configured central portion which defines a front edge, and opposed, enlarged end portions which have generally circular configurations and protrude forwardly from the front edge of the central portion; anda pair of fins attached to and extending upwardly from respective ones of the end portions of the main foil section;at least one actuator mechanically coupled to the hydrofoil and connectable to the watercraft, said actuator being adapted to selectively move the hydrofoil between first and second positions;wherein when the apparatus is connected to the watercraft and the watercraft is propelled within the water, the movement of the hydrofoil toward the second position causes the aft end of the watercraft to be drawn downwardly into the water to increase the level of the wake produced thereby, with the movement of the hydrofoil toward the first position causing the aft end of the watercraft to be elevated within the water to reduce the level of the wake produced thereby.