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A waste management system including a vessel having an opening into a recess defined at least partially by a bottom wall. A separation device is included having a porous surface disposed substantially laterally across the recess, and spaced-apart from, and adjacent the bottom wall. The waste managem

A waste management system including a vessel having an opening into a recess defined at least partially by a bottom wall. A separation device is included having a porous surface disposed substantially laterally across the recess, and spaced-apart from, and adjacent the bottom wall. The waste management system further includes a plurality of substantially non-porous particulate material disposed atop the separation device in a manner spaced above the bottom wall such that liquids impinged upon the particulate materials are caused to pass directly therethrough and separate therefrom for collection on the bottom wall.

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A waste management system including a vessel having an opening into a recess defined at least partially by a bottom wall. A separation device is included having a porous surface disposed substantially laterally across the recess, and spaced-apart from, and adjacent the bottom wall. The waste managem

A waste management system including a vessel having an opening into a recess defined at least partially by a bottom wall. A separation device is included having a porous surface disposed substantially laterally across the recess, and spaced-apart from, and adjacent the bottom wall. The waste management system further includes a plurality of substantially non-porous particulate material disposed atop the separation device in a manner spaced above the bottom wall such that liquids impinged upon the particulate materials are caused to pass directly therethrough and separate therefrom for collection on the bottom wall. and outer surfaces. 6. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the helm includes a steerable handle bar and the actuator is operatively connected to the handle bar so that turning the handle bar operates the at least one rudder. 7. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein said at least one rudder is positioned at a stern of said hull. 8. The watercraft of claim 2, further comprising a sponson protruding from each side of the hull, wherein the at least one rudder is located behind the sponson. 9. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the hull forms a recess and the at least one rudder is located in the recess. 10. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one rudder has a forward edge and a rearward edge and is connected at a pivot point to the hull, wherein the pivot point is spaced rearwardly from the forward edge. 11. The watercraft of claim 10, wherein the at least one rudder selectively pivots inwardly and outwardly about the pivot point. 12. The watercraft of claim 11, wherein the at least one rudder is movable in a substantially vertical direction. 13. The watercraft of claim 12, wherein the actuator further comprises a piston connected between the at least one rudder and the hull for moving the at least one rudder in the substantially vertical direction. 14. The watercraft of claim 13, wherein said piston is mounted within a cylinder carried on a bracket, said bracket being mounted to said hull. 15. The watercraft of claim 14, wherein said cylinder is formed integrally with said bracket as one-piece. 16. The watercraft of claim 13, wherein regulation of fluid pressure within the piston by the actuator causes the at least one rudder to move in the substantially vertical direction. 17. The watercraft of claim 16, wherein the actuator further comprises a water line connected between the propulsion system and the piston to communicate water pressure from the propulsion system to the piston, wherein the propulsion system comprises a venturi, wherein the water pressure in the venturi causes pressurized water to flow in the water line and causes the at least one rudder to move in the substantially vertical direction. 18. The watercraft of claim 17, further comprising: a spring operatively connected to the at least one rudder to bias the rudder in a downward position, wherein the pressurized water acting on the piston compresses the spring to move the rudder upwardly. 19. The watercraft of claim 17, wherein said at least one rudder includes a port rudder on the port side of said hull and a starboard rudder on the starboard side of said hull; the aforesaid piston being a port piston connected between the port rudder and the hull and said actuator further comprising a starboard piston connected between the starboard rudder and the hull for moving the starboard rudder in the substantially vertical direction; said actuator further comprising a T-connector connected to said venturi, the aforesaid water line being a port water line connected between said port piston and said T-connector and said actuator further comprising a starboard water line connected between said starboard piston and said T-connector. 20. The watercraft of claim 19, further comprising a check valve movable between open and closed position responsive to water pressure in said venturi to control the flow of water to said pistons through said water lines. 21. The watercraft of claim 20, wherein said pistons are configured such that water flowing from said venturi to said pistons via said water lines raises said rudders to raised positions, said check valve being movable from said closed position thereof to said open position thereof responsive to water pressure in the venturi exceeding a predetermined threshold. 22. The watercraft of claim 19, wherein the predetermined distance is about 1.5 inches. 23. The watercraft of claim 12, further comprising: a spring operatively connected to the at least one rudder to bias the rudder in a downward position. 24. The watercraft of claim 12, further comprising: a spring operatively connected to the at least one rudder to bias the rudder in an upward position. 25. The watercraft of claim 12, wherein the at least one rudder has a lower leading edge that curves upwardly. 26. The watercraft of claim 12, wherein a lower trailing edge of the at least one rudder curves upwardly so that the flow of water over the at least one rudder is accelerated to create a low-pressure region that assists in moving the at least one rudder downwardly. 27. The watercraft of claim 12, further comprising a mini flap connected to the at least one rudder, wherein the mini flap is selectively rotatable to a predetermined angle with respect to an inner and outer surfaces of the at least one rudder to bias the at least one rudder downwardly when water flows thereacross. 28. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the actuator is a linking element that operatively connects the at least one rudder to the nozzle. 29. The watercraft of claim 28, wherein the linking element is non-telescopic. 30. The watercraft of claim 29, further comprising a flexible member between the linking element and the nozzle. 31. The watercraft of claim 28, wherein the linking element extends inside the hull. 32. The watercraft of claim 31, further comprising a tube located inside the hull, wherein the tube surrounds the linking element to prevent water from entering the hull. 33. The watercraft of claim 28, wherein the linking element is positioned rearwardly of the hull. 34. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one rudder comprises first and second rudders. 35. The watercraft of claim 34, wherein the first and second rudders are angled inwardly toward the hull such that drag is increased when said rudders are in the water. 36. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the actuator includes a first linking element that operatively connects the first rudder to the nozzle and a second linking element that operatively connects the second rudder to the nozzle. 37. The watercraft of claim 36, further comprising a U-shaped member connected to the nozzle, wherein the U-shaped member has a first arm and a second arm, and wherein the first linking element is connected to the first arm and the second linking element is connected to the second arm. 38. The watercraft of claim 37, further comprising a first flexible member and a second flexible member, wherein the first flexible member is connected between the first linking element and the first arm, and the second flexible member is connected between the second linking element and the second arm. 39. The watercraft of claim 36, wherein the actuator causes the first and second rudders have different turning angles. 40. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the predetermined distance that the at least one rudder is spaced from the hull is between about 0.5 and 2 inches. 41. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one rudder has at least one fin. 42. The watercraft of claim 41, wherein the at least one rudder defines a plurality of openings that permit water to flow through the at least one rudder, the openings being separated from one another by the at least one fin. 43. The watercraft of claim 41, wherein the at least one fin is angled to bias the at least one rudder downwardly when water flows thereacross. 44. The watercraft of claim 43, wherein the at least one fin is angled between 5 and 25 degrees from horizontal. 45. The watercraft of claim 44, wherein the at least one fin is angled at 15 degrees from horizontal. 46. The watercraft of claim 41, wherein the at least one rudder has a forward edge with a raised nose, wherein the raised nose redirects water flowing over the rudder to prevent water from engaging the at least one fin when the at least one rudder is in an inoperative position. 47. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the at least one rudder has an airfoil shaped horizontal cross-section. 48. The watercraft of claim 2, wherein the at lea st one rudder has a forward edge and a rearward edge and is bent into at least two segments between the forward and rearward edges. 49. The watercraft of claim 2, further comprising a motor coupled to the propulsion system and a clutch mounted to the propulsion system, wherein a portion of the clutch is in contact with water flowing through the propulsion system. 50. The watercraft of claim 49, wherein the clutch is operated by a predetermined water pressure in the propulsion system. 51. The watercraft of claim 50, wherein the clutch operatively connects the at least one rudder to the nozzle when water pressure is below the predetermined water pressure. 52. The watercraft of claim 51, wherein the predetermined water pressure is less than a water pressure that corresponds to a speed of the motor of about 2500 RPM. 53. The watercraft of claim 52, wherein the predetermined water pressure is between a water pressure that corresponds to a speed of the motor of about 3500-5500 RPM. 54. The watercraft of claim 53, wherein the predetermined water pressure is a water pressure that corresponds to a speed of the motor of about 4500 RPM. 55. A watercraft, comprising: a hull having port and starboard sides; a propulsion system that generates a stream of pressurized water through a nozzle; a helm operatively connected to the nozzle such that turning the helm turns the nozzle; and at least one flap connected to either the port or starboard side for pivotal movement about first and second non-parallel pivot axes, said at least one flap being arranged such that (a) pivotal movement of said flap about said first pivot axis pivots said flap outwardly from said hull to control steering of the watercraft and (b) pivotal movement of said flap about said second pivot axis moves said flap upwardly and downwardly to vary a depth at which said flap is positioned in water, wherein said at least one flap is operatively connected to the helm such that the at least one flap can be move about the first and second pivot axis via operation of the helm. 56. The watercraft of claim 55, wherein the first pivot axis is substantially horizontal, and the second pivot axis is substantially vertical. 57. The watercraft of claim 56, wherein the at least one flap is operatively connected to the nozzle. 58. The watercraft of claim 57, further comprising: a telescopic linking member connecting the at least one flap to the nozzle. 59. The watercraft of claim 58, such that turning the helm pivots the at least one flap about said first axis in the flow of water to turn the watercraft. 60. The watercraft of claim 58, further comprising: a ball joint rod connecting the flap to the hull. 61. The watercraft of claim 56, wherein the at least one flap comprises a hinge. 62. The watercraft of claim 61, wherein the hinge defines the second pivot axis. 63. The watercraft of claim 56, wherein the at least one flap comprises a first and second flap. 64. The watercraft of claim 63, wherein turning the helm moves only one of the first and second flaps in an operative position. 65. A rudder, comprising: a main body having a forward edge, a rearward edge, a first side, and a second side, said main body further having a pivotal mounting structure constructed to enable said rudder to be pivotally connected to a watercraft; and at least one tin projecting outwardly from at least one of the first and second sides, wherein said main body has a raised nose at the forward edge, the raised nose being configured to direct water flowing over the rudder away from the at least one fin when said main body is oriented in the direction of the water flow. 66. A rudder, comprising: a main body having a forward edge, a rearward edge, a first side, and a second side, said main body further having a pivotal mounting structure constructed to enable said rudder to be pivotally connected to a watercraft; and at least one fin projecting outwardly from at least one of the first and se