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An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis o

An adjustable surf wake system enhances a wake formed by a watercraft travelling through water. The system may include a flap for deflecting water traveling past the stern of the watercraft, and/or a positioner operably connected to the flap for positioning the flap relative to a longitudinal axis of the watercraft between a neutral position and an outward position. Positioning a port flap in its extended position enhances a starboard surf wake, and positioning the starboard flap in its extended position enhances a port surf wake.

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1. An inboard water-sports boat comprising: a hull having a transom, the hull housing an engine configured to propel the hull through water to produce a wake having eventually diverging port and starboard waves;a ballast system configured to add and remove water ballast;a rudder responsive to a stee

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An inboard water-sports boat comprising: a hull having a transom, the hull housing an engine configured to propel the hull through water to produce a wake having eventually diverging port and starboard waves;a ballast system configured to add and remove water ballast;a rudder responsive to a steering mechanism to steer the inboard water-sports boat as the hull moves through water;a surf system configurable by an operator purposefully selecting which of the port wave and the starboard wave to enhance to improve surfing thereon, the surf system comprising: a port-side deployable element movable between a deployed position and an at least substantially retracted position, wherein at least a portion of the port-side deployable element is configured to redirect water flowing along a port side of the hull when in the deployed position;a starboard-side deployable element movable between a deployed position and an at least substantially retracted position, wherein at least a portion of the starboard-side deployable element is configured to redirect water flowing along a starboard side of the hull when in the deployed position;a first positioner configured to hold the port-side deployable element in the deployed position when the port-side deployable element is in the deployed position, wherein the first positioner comprises a manual actuator positioned rearward of the transom such that the manual actuator is manually adjustable by a user manually manipulating the manual actuator of the first positioner at a location rearward of the transom to position the port-side deployable element at the deployed position; anda second positioner configured to hold the starboard-side deployable element in the deployed position when the starboard-side deployable element is in the deployed position, wherein the second positioner comprises a manual actuator positioned rearward of the transom such that the manual actuator is manually adjustable by a user manually manipulating the manual actuator of the second positioner at a location rearward of the transom to position the starboard-side deployable element at the deployed position;wherein when a rider desires to surf on the port wave, the surf system is configured to enhance the port wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the starboard wave by positioning the starboard-side deployable element and the port-side deployable element in a first configuration, and wherein when the rider desires to surf on the starboard wave, the surf system is configured to enhance the starboard wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the port wave by positioning the starboard-side deployable element and the port-side deployable element in a second configuration. 2. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein the first positioner comprises a pin configured to selectively engage a plurality of holes to selectively position the port-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the second positioner comprises a pin configured to selectively engage a plurality of holes to selectively position the starboard-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 3. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein the first positioner is configured to position the port-side deployable element at one or more interim positions between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the second positioner is configured to position the starboard-side deployable element at one or more interim positions between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 4. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, further comprising a remote configured to enable a rider to control the wake. 5. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to change from enhancing the starboard wave to enhancing the port wave or from enhancing the port wave to enhancing the starboard wave without reconfiguring the water ballast in the ballast system. 6. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to enhance the port wave or the starboard wave without significant leaning of the inboard water-sports boat to a port or starboard side. 7. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein the port-side deployable element pivots between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element pivots between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 8. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein the port-side deployable element slides between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element slides between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 9. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein each of the port-side deployable element and the starboard-side deployable element comprises at least one of a water diverter, a wake modifier, a flap, and a plate. 10. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein the starboard-side deployable element in the deployed position while the port-side deployable element is in the at least substantially retracted position is configured to enhance the port wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the starboard wave, and wherein the port-side deployable element in the deployed position while the starboard-side deployable element is in the at least substantially retracted position is configured to enhance the starboard wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the port wave. 11. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 1, wherein the port-side deployable element is an upright deployable element, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element is an upright deployable element. 12. A wake surf system for use with an inboard water-sports boat that is configured to produce a wake having eventually diverging port and starboard waves, the wake surf system configurable by an operator purposefully selecting which of the port wave and the starboard wave to enhance to improve surfing thereon, the wake surf system comprising: a port-side deployable element configured to be pivotally coupled to an inboard water-sports boat hull proximate a transom, wherein the port-side deployable element is configured to pivot between an at least substantially retracted position and a deployed position, and wherein the port-side deployable element is configured such that at least a portion of the port-side deployable element redirects a flow of water along the port side of the hull proximate the transom when in the deployed position;a first positioner comprising a manual actuator positioned proximate the transom that is configured to be manually adjustable by a user manually manipulating the manual actuator of the first positioner at a location proximate the transom to move the port-side deployable element between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position;a starboard-side deployable element configured to be pivotally coupled to the inboard water-sports boat hull proximate the transom, wherein the starboard-side deployable element is configured to pivot between an at least substantially retracted position and a deployed position, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element is configured such that at least a portion of the starboard-side deployable element redirects a flow of water along the starboard side of the hull proximate the transom when in the deployed position; anda second positioner comprising a manual actuator positioned proximate the transom that is configured to be manually adjustable by a user manually manipulating the manual actuator of the first positioner at a location proximate the transom to move the starboard-side deployable element between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 13. An inboard water-sports boat comprising the wake surf system of claim 12 and further comprising: a hull including a transom, the hull housing an engine configured to propel the hull through water to produce a wake having eventually diverging port and starboard waves;a ballast system configured to add and remove water ballast; anda rudder responsive to a steering mechanism to steer the hull when the hull is propelled through water;wherein the port-side deployable element is pivotally coupled to the inboard water-sports boat hull proximate the transom such that at least the portion of the port-side deployable element extends at least laterally into the flow of water when in the deployed position, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element is pivotally coupled to the inboard water-sports boat hull proximate the transom such that at least the portion of the starboard-side deployable element extends at least laterally into the flow of the water when in the deployed position. 14. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 13, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to enhance the starboard wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the port wave when the inboard water-sports boat travels through water at a speed suitable for surfing with the port-side deployable element in the deployed position and with the starboard-side deployable element in the at least substantially retracted position, and wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to enhance the port wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the starboard wave when the inboard water-sports boat travels through water at the speed suitable for surfing with the starboard-side deployable element in the deployed position and with the port-side deployable element in the at least substantially retracted position. 15. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 14, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to change from enhancing the starboard wave to enhancing the port wave or from enhancing the port wave to enhancing the starboard wave without adjusting the water ballast in the ballast system. 16. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 14, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to enhance the starboard wave without significant leaning of the inboard water-sports boat to the starboard side and to enhance the port wave without significant leaning of the inboard water-sports boat to the port side. 17. The wake surf system of claim 12, wherein the first positioner comprises a pin configured to selectively engage a plurality of holes to selectively position the port-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the second positioner comprises a pin configured to selectively engage a plurality of holes to selectively position the starboard-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 18. The wake surf system of claim 12, wherein the first positioner is configured to position the port-side deployable element at one or more interim positions between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the second positioner is configured to position the starboard-side deployable element at one or more interim positions between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 19. The wake surf system of claim 12, wherein the port-side deployable element is an upright deployable element, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element is an upright deployable element. 20. An inboard water-sports boat comprising: a hull having a transom, the hull housing an engine configured to propel the hull through water to produce a wake having eventually diverging port and starboard waves;a ballast system configured to add and remove water ballast;a rudder responsive to a steering mechanism to steer the inboard water-sports boat as the hull moves through water;a surf system configurable by an operator purposefully selecting which of the port wave and the starboard wave to enhance to improve surfing thereon, the surf system comprising: a port-side deployable element movable between a deployed position and an at least substantially retracted position, wherein at least a portion of the port-side deployable element is configured to redirect water flowing along a port side of the hull when in the deployed position;a starboard-side deployable element movable between a deployed position and an at least substantially retracted position, wherein at least a portion of the starboard-side deployable element is configured to redirect water flowing along a starboard side of the hull when in the deployed position;a first positioner configured to hold the port-side deployable element in the deployed position when the port-side deployable element is in the deployed position, wherein the first positioner comprises a first pin configured to selectively engage a first hole while being disengaged from a second hole to position the port-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and to selectively engage the second hole while being disengaged from the first hole to position the port-side deployable element at the deployed position; anda second positioner configured to hold the starboard-side deployable element in the deployed position when the starboard-side deployable element is in the deployed position, wherein the second positioner comprises a second pin configured to selectively engage a third hole while being disengaged from a fourth hole to position the starboard-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and to selectively engage the fourth hole while being disengaged from the third hole to position the starboard-side deployable element at the deployed position;wherein when a rider desires to surf on the port wave, the surf system is configured to enhance the port wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the starboard wave by positioning the starboard-side deployable element and the port-side deployable element in a first configuration, and wherein when the rider desires to surf on the starboard wave, the surf system is configured to enhance the starboard wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the port wave by positioning the starboard-side deployable element and the port-side deployable element in a second configuration. 21. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 20, wherein the first positioner is manually adjustable by a user manually manipulating the first positioner at a location rearward of the transom, and wherein the second positioner is manually adjustable by a user manually manipulating the second positioner at a location rearward of the transom. 22. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 20, wherein the first positioner is configured to position the port-side deployable element at one or more interim positions between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein second positioner is configured to position the starboard-side deployable element at one or more interim positions between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 23. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 20, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to change from enhancing the starboard wave to enhancing the port wave or from enhancing the port wave to enhancing the starboard without reconfiguring the water ballast in the ballast system. 24. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 20, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to enhance the port wave or the starboard wave without significant leaning of the inboard water-sports boat to a port or starboard side. 25. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 20, wherein the port-side deployable element pivots between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element pivots between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 26. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 20, wherein the port-side deployable element slides between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element slides between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 27. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 20, wherein the starboard-side deployable element in the deployed position while the port-side deployable element is in the at least substantially retracted position is configured to enhance the port wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the starboard wave, and wherein the port-side deployable element in the deployed position while the starboard-side deployable element is in the at least substantially retracted position is configured to enhance the starboard wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the port wave. 28. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 20, wherein the port-side deployable element is an upright deployable element, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element is an upright deployable element. 29. A wake surf system for use with an inboard water-sports boat that is configured to produce a wake having eventually diverging port and starboard waves, the wake surf system configurable by an operator purposefully selecting which of the port wave and the starboard wave to enhance to improve surfing thereon, the wake surf system comprising: a port-side deployable element configured to be pivotally coupled to an inboard water-sports boat hull proximate a transom, wherein the port-side deployable element is configured to pivot between an at least substantially retracted position and a deployed position, and wherein the port-side deployable element is configured such that at least a portion of the port-side deployable element redirects a flow of water along the port side of the hull proximate the transom when in the deployed position;a first positioner that is manually adjustable to position the port-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and at the deployed position, wherein the first positioner comprises a first pin configured to selectively engage a first hole while being disengaged from a second hole to position the port-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and to selectively engage the second hole while being disengaged from the first hole to position the port-side deployable element at the deployed position;a starboard-side deployable element configured to be pivotally coupled to the inboard water-sports boat hull proximate the transom, wherein the starboard-side deployable element is configured to pivot between an at least substantially retracted position and a deployed position, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element is configured such that at least a portion of the starboard-side deployable element redirects a flow of water along the starboard side of the hull proximate the transom when in the deployed position; anda second positioner that is manually adjustable to position the starboard-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and at the deployed position, wherein the second positioner comprises a second pin configured to selectively engage a third hole while being disengaged from a fourth hole to position the starboard-side deployable element at the at least substantially retracted position and to selectively engage the fourth hole while being disengaged from the third hole to position the starboard-side deployable element at the deployed position. 30. An inboard water-sports boat comprising the wake surf system of claim 29 and further comprising: a hull including a transom, the hull housing an engine configured to propel the hull through water to produce a wake having eventually diverging port and starboard waves;a ballast system configured to add and remove water ballast; anda rudder responsive to a steering mechanism to steer the hull when the hull is propelled through water. 31. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 30, wherein the port-side deployable element is pivotally coupled to the inboard water-sports boat hull proximate the transom such that at least the portion of the port-side deployable element extends at least laterally into the flow of water when in the deployed position, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element is pivotally coupled to the inboard water-sports boat hull proximate the transom such that at least the portion of the starboard-side deployable element extends at least laterally into the flow of the water when in the deployed position. 32. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 30, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to enhance the starboard wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the port wave when the inboard water-sports boat travels through water at a speed suitable for surfing with the port-side deployable element in the deployed position and with the starboard-side deployable element in the at least substantially retracted position, and wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to enhance the port wave to have a face that is substantially smoother than a face of the starboard wave when the inboard water-sports boat travels through water at the speed suitable for surfing with the starboard-side deployable element in the deployed position and with the port-side deployable element in the at least substantially retracted position. 33. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 32, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to change from enhancing the starboard wave to enhancing the port wave or from enhancing the port wave to enhancing the starboard wave without adjusting the water ballast in the ballast system. 34. The inboard water-sports boat of claim 32, wherein the inboard water-sports boat is configured to enhance the starboard wave without significant leaning of the inboard water-sports boat to the starboard side and to enhance the port wave without significant leaning of the inboard water-sports boat to the port side. 35. The wake surf system of claim 29, wherein the first positioner is configured to position the port-side deployable element at one or more interim positions between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position, and wherein the second positioner is configured to position the starboard-side deployable element at one or more interim positions between the at least substantially retracted position and the deployed position. 36. The wake surf system of claim 29, wherein the port-side deployable element is an upright deployable element, and wherein the starboard-side deployable element is an upright deployable element.