Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The ATV has a power unit for driving at least one of the wheels disposed on the frame and a straddle-type seat disposed on the frame. The seat includes a main seat portion for a driver. The main seat portion has a rearward part. The seat also includes a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main seat portion, for a passenger. The secondary seat portion has a forward part that is laterally narrower than the rearward part of the main seat portion. The ATV also has a steering member for steering at least one of the wheels.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and at least three wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. At least one of the wheels is a front wheel and at least one of the wheels is a rear wheel. The front wheel defines a front axis and the rear wheel defines a rear axis. The ATV has a power unit for driving at least one of the wheels disposed on the frame and a straddle-type seat disposed on the frame. The seat has a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The ATV also has a rear rack, a majority of which is rearward of a rearward end of the secondary seat portion, and a steering member for steering at least one of the wheels.

Abstract: An all terrain vehicle (“ATV”) with a frame and two front wheels and two rear wheels suspended from the frame is disclosed. The front wheels define a front axis and the rear wheels define a rear axis. The front axis and the rear axis define a wheelbase between 52 to 72 inches. The ATV has a straddle-type seat supported by the frame with a main seat portion for a driver and a secondary seat portion, rearward of the main portion, for a passenger. The straddle-type seat is constructed and arranged such that, in use, a combined center of gravity of the ATV, with the driver sitting in a standard riding position on the main seat portion and the passenger sitting in a standard riding position on the secondary seat portion, is disposed in front of the rear axis by at least 22 inches.

Abstract: A watercraft, equipped with a shielding fairing, is disclosed. The configuration and arrangement of the shielding fairing provides a shielded area rearward of the shielding fairing to shield an operator and passengers of the watercraft from water spray during operation of the watercraft. The shielding fairing is disposed on the deck of the watercraft, preferably between the gunwale and a portion of the deck adjacent to a hood at the front of the watercraft.

Abstract: A personal watercraft comprising a hull, an engine disposed in the hull, a propulsion unit operatively adapted to be driven by the engine, and a steering unit operatively adapted to position the propulsion unit. A deck is supported above the hull. The deck has a storage compartment. The storage compartment includes a peripheral wall extending downwardly toward the hull, defining a closed bottom. The peripheral wall defines the storage compartment interior. The uppermost portion of the peripheral wall defines an opening into the storage compartment interior. A storage tray is supported by the deck. The storage tray is disposed vertically above the storage compartment.

Abstract: A watercraft includes a watercraft control mechanism that is capable of steering, decelerating, and/or trimming a watercraft without causing the stern to elevate and the bow to dive; steers or assists steering in off-power situations; steers, trims and/or decelerates a watercraft, or assists in steering, trimming, and/or decelerating a watercraft that can be stowed or retracted to minimize hydrodynamic drag at high speeds; steers, trims and/or decelerates a watercraft, or assists in steering, trimming, and/or decelerating a watercraft that does not become clogged or jammed by seaweed or flotsam or foreign objects floating in the water; and decelerates or assists in decelerating a watercraft in a smooth and stable manner when the watercraft is travelling at high speeds.

Abstract: An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) includes a frame and a pair of front and rear wheels suspended from the frame. A straddle-type seat has a main portion and a secondary portion to accommodate a driver and a passenger. The wheelbase of the ATV is increased in length (compared to conventional ATVs) so as to increase stability and comfort for the driver, and/or to accommodate a passenger behind the driver. The passenger and secondary seat portion are disposed in front of the rear wheel axis and moved closer to the center of the wheelbase. Moreover, the combined center or gravity of the ATV, rider, and passenger is moved closer to the center of the wheelbase to improve stability, comfort and/or safety. The driver and passenger each have sufficient space to actively position themselves without significantly interfering with each other.

Abstract: A personal watercraft comprising a hull, an engine disposed in the hull, a propulsion unit operatively adapted to be driven by the engine, and a steering unit operatively adapted to position the propulsion unit. A deck is supported above the hull. The deck has a storage compartment. The storage compartment includes a peripheral wall extending downwardly toward the hull, defining a closed bottom. The peripheral wall defines the storage compartment interior. The uppermost portion of the peripheral wall defines an opening into the storage compartment interior. A storage tray is supported by the deck. The storage tray is disposed vertically above the storage compartment.

Abstract: A watercraft, equipped with a shielding fairing, is disclosed. The configuration and arrangement of the shielding fairing provides a shielded area rearward of the shielding fairing to shield an operator and passengers of the watercraft from water spray during operation of the watercraft. The shielding fairing is disposed on the deck of the watercraft, preferably between the gunwale and a portion of the deck adjacent to a hood at the front of the watercraft.