Patent ID: 7004091
Filing Date: 2006-02-28
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
1. A personal watercraft comprising: a hull; a deck supported by the hull; a power source supported by the hull; a jet propulsion unit supported by the hull to propel the personal watercraft; a steering handle support assembly having a first end and a second end, the first end pivotably connected to a forward portion of the watercraft and the second end having a steering handle connected thereto to steer the personal watercraft, wherein the steering handle support assembly can pivot between a lowered position in proximity to the deck and at least a raised position in which the steering handle is spaced away from the deck; and a seat assembly removably supported by the deck, such that the seat assembly can be fully disengaged from the deck by a user so that when the steering handle support assembly is raised the personal watercraft can be dirigibly operated by the steering handle by the user sitting on the seat assembly and can be dirigibly operated by the steering handle by the user supported on the deck with the seat assembly fully disengaged from the deck, the seat assembly being releasably connected to the steering handle support assembly at a first attachment point provided on the steering handle support assembly.