Abstract: A latch mechanism for a vehicle, e.g., a snowmobile, includes a latch and a base. The latch is resiliently coupled to the base using a resilient member, for example, a ring-shaped member. The latch is movable, e.g., pivotable, between first and second stable positions. In the first stable position, the latch can be inserted through an aperture in the base, and in the second stable position, the latch can be moved or pivoted to secure the base with respect to the latch. The base may be attached to a cover member for an engine compartment of the vehicle. In the second stable position, a tab of the latch engages against a first engageable surface of the base, and portion of the latch opposite the tab includes a second engagement surface that cooperates with a second engageable surface provided on the base.

Abstract: A snowmobile ski includes a bridge adapted to connect to a ski leg of a snowmobile, a ski body having an inner lateral edge, an outer lateral edge, a top surface adapted to be connected the bridge, and a bottom surface adapted for moving over snow, a keel running lengthwise along the bottom surface of the ski body in such a manner that a centerline of the keel is offset from a centerline of the bridge in a direction toward the outer lateral edge of the ski body, and a runner connected to the keel.