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An adjustable sponson system for a watercraft includes a coupling mechanism that allows the position of the sponsons relative to the hull of the watercraft to be varied by the operator of the watercraft while seated on the watercraft. The adjustable sponson system includes a pair of actuators which

An adjustable sponson system for a watercraft includes a coupling mechanism that allows the position of the sponsons relative to the hull of the watercraft to be varied by the operator of the watercraft while seated on the watercraft. The adjustable sponson system includes a pair of actuators which move the sponsons relative to the hull. A remotely positioned operator controls the actuator. The operator desirably is positioned on the watercraft so as to be easily operated by the rider when riding.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A watercraft comprising an upper deck and a hull, said upper deck defining at least in part a rider's area at a location between first and second sections of the hull, and an adjustable sponson system including at least first and second sponsons, each of said first and se

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A watercraft comprising an upper deck and a hull, said upper deck defining at least in part a rider's area at a location between first and second sections of the hull, and an adjustable sponson system including at least first and second sponsons, each of said first and second sponsons being movably attached to a respective one of said first and second side hull sections, at least one actuator coupled to each sponson to move the sponson relative to the respective hull section, and at least one operator coupled to the actuator to control the movement of at least one of the sponsons relative to the respective hull section, the operator being located near the rider's area on the upper deck.