Abstract: A vessel includes a body including a hull and a deck, a float disposed on both right and left sides of the hull and extending in the front/rear direction along the hull, a propulsion unit that propels the vessel, a steering handle disposed above the deck, and a seat disposed at the rear of the steering handle on the deck. The deck includes a flat portion extending from the lateral side of the seat to the rear end edge of the deck.

Abstract: A vessel includes a body including a hull and a deck, a float disposed on both right and left sides of the hull and extending in the front/rear direction along the hull, a propulsion unit that propels the vessel, a steering handle disposed above the deck, and a seat disposed at the rear of the steering handle on the deck. The deck includes a flat portion extending from the lateral side of the seat to the rear end edge of the deck.

Abstract: A water jet propulsion watercraft includes a hull, a cockpit arranged at a hull center and including a periphery that is surrounded by a wall surface, a rear deck arranged at a hull rear portion at a rear of the cockpit and including a rear water-access area that is open to the rear, a saddle type watercraft operator seat arranged in the cockpit, a jet propulsion device attached to the hull and arranged to apply a propulsive force to the hull by sucking in water from surroundings and jetting the water, and an engine attached to the hull and arranged to apply a driving force to the jet propulsion device. The saddle type watercraft operator seat may extend in a front/rear direction of the hull and be arranged to divide an interior of the cockpit into two regions at the right and left.

Abstract: A watercraft has a mid-deck storage compartment. The storage compartment is mounted between a forward portion of the seat and a control mast. The storage compartment inclines rearward and partially overhangs an access opening into an engine compartment that is disposed beneath the seat. A box that is detachably connected to a deck of the watercraft defines the compartment. A cup holder can be disposed within the compartment with storage areas being defined around the cup holder and any cup or can that might be secured by the cup holder. The compartment also expands laterally as it increases in depth.

Abstract: A watercraft propelled with tread force includes a buoyant hull. A seat unit is mounted on the hull. A propulsion device is arranged to propel the hull. A manually operated apparatus is arranged to power the propulsion device. The manually operated apparatus is disposed in front of the seat unit and comprises a slide mechanism that includes a pair of pedals slideable with tread force alternately given to each one of the pedals by a rider in the seat unit.

Abstract: A watercraft has a mid-deck storage compartment. The storage compartment is mounted between a forward portion of the seat and a control mast. The storage compartment inclines rearward and partially overhangs an access opening into an engine compartment that is disposed beneath the seat. A box that is detachably connected to a deck of the watercraft defines the compartment. A cup holder can be disposed within the compartment with storage areas being defined around the cup holder and any cup or can that might be secured by the cup holder. The compartment also expands laterally as it increases in depth.

Abstract: A watercraft has an improved bow hatch design. The bow hatch is disposed above a bow storage compartment and can be secured in a closed position. A locking mechanism is provided to maintain the bow hatch in a closed position. The locking mechanism comprises a separated actuator and locking member. Thus, the actuator can be disposed in a location convenient to the operator while the locking member can be mounted in an aesthetically acceptable location. The locking member is mounted rearward of the storage bin and the actuator is located to one side of the steering mast. In addition, a cable extends between the actuator and the locking member. Body panels of the watercraft substantially enclose the cable.

Abstract: A watercraft has a number of fuel tank-related structures that are designed to either limit the inflow of water into the fuel tank or to enable the removal of water from the fuel tank. A water pool is formed in a portion of the fuel tank with a hose-accepting opening positioned above the water pool such that a siphon can be use to periodically remove water from the fuel supply. An embedded fastener construction also is used to limit the number of openings between the inside and outside of the fuel tank that would need to be sealed to prevent water inflow. A water repellant filter also is used to reduce the likelihood that water can enter the fuel system through a vapor/pressure relief system.

Abstract: An adjustable sponson for a watercraft includes a coupling mechanism that allows the angular orientation of the sponson body relative to the hull of the watercraft to be varied by the operator of the watercraft without the use of any tools. The coupling mechanism also secures the sponson to the hull of the watercraft, maintaining the desired orientation of the sponson.

Abstract: An adjustable sponson for a watercraft includes a coupling mechanism that allows the angular orientation of the sponson body relative to the hull of the watercraft to be varied by the operator of the watercraft without the use of any tools. The coupling mechanism also secures the sponson to the hull of the watercraft, maintaining the desired orientation of the sponson.