Patent ID: 9068855
Filing Date: 2015-06-30
Classification: B63B,B63H,B63J,G01C,Y02T

Abstract:
1. A watercraft control system for reducing uncontrolled pitch oscillations of a watercraft, wherein the watercraft has an engine for propulsion, said watercraft control system comprising: (a) a sensor, or a combination of sensors, configured for providing a signal output relating to the pitch acceleration of said watercraft; (b) a data processor configured to receive said signal output; (c) a weight distribution actuator configured for redistributing the weight of said watercraft; (d) said data processor being programmed (e) a velocity determiner configured for determining the velocity of said watercraft; and (f) a controller adapted to actuate said weight distribution actuator in response to oscillations detected by said data processor, based on said signal output, and based on output from said velocity determiner, whereby said weight distribution actuator causes a reduction in oscillations in the motion of said watercraft.