A fin for a slalom water ski includes a planar body with a convex leading edge and a slot proximate such leading edge. The slot has an arcuate front or leading edge and a wavy rear edge defined by alternating crests and troughs or projections which allow the fin to be smaller without compromising its ability to support ski acceleration. The smaller size allows the ski to be turned more easily. A line of small holes extending in a row proximate the leading edge of the fin body can achieve the same result.

A fin for a slalom water ski includes a planar body with a convex leading edge and a slot proximate such leading edge. The slot has an arcuate front or leading edge and a wavy rear edge defined by alternating crests and troughs or projections which allow the fin to be smaller without compromising its ability to support ski acceleration. The smaller size allows the ski to be turned more easily. A line of small holes extending in a row proximate the leading edge of the fin body can achieve the same result.

Wakeboat ballast compartment fluid level sensing assemblies are provided that can include: a wakeboat having a hull; a ballast compartment associated with the hull; a nonconductive sensor chamber in fluidic communication with the ballast compartment; and at least two conductive electrodes associated with the nonconductive sensor chamber, wherein at least one of the two conductive electrodes is electrically isolated from fluid within the nonconductive sensor chamber. Methods for sensing a fluid level within a ballast compartment aboard a wakeboat are also provided. The methods can include maintaining fluid communication between the ballast compartment and a nonconductive sensor chamber having fluid therein, and determining the electrical communication between at least two electrodes operatively associated with the sensor chamber while at least one of the electrodes is electrically isolated from the fluid within the sensor chamber.

Wakeboat ballast compartment fluid level sensing assemblies are provided that can include: a wakeboat having a hull; a ballast compartment associated with the hull; a nonconductive sensor chamber in fluidic communication with the ballast compartment; and at least two conductive electrodes associated with the nonconductive sensor chamber, wherein at least one of the two conductive electrodes is electrically isolated from fluid within the nonconductive sensor chamber. Methods for sensing a fluid level within a ballast compartment aboard a wakeboat are also provided. The methods can include maintaining fluid communication between the ballast compartment and a nonconductive sensor chamber having fluid therein, and determining the electrical communication between at least two electrodes operatively associated with the sensor chamber while at least one of the electrodes is electrically isolated from the fluid within the sensor chamber.

Hydraulic manifold assemblies for wakeboats are provided. The assemblies can include: a chamber configured as a hydraulic fluid source; at least one conduit in selective fluid communication with the chamber; at least one valve operatively aligned with the at least one conduit; and processing circuitry operatively coupled to the at least one valve. Wakeboats are also provided that can include: an engine; a hydraulic pump powered by the engine; and a hydraulic manifold assembly in fluid communication with the hydraulic pump. Methods for distributing hydraulic fluid aboard a wakeboat are provided. The methods can include controlling at least one valve to provide hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to one or more hydraulic components.

Hydraulic manifold assemblies for wakeboats are provided. The assemblies can include: a chamber configured as a hydraulic fluid source; at least one conduit in selective fluid communication with the chamber; at least one valve operatively aligned with the at least one conduit; and processing circuitry operatively coupled to the at least one valve. Wakeboats are also provided that can include: an engine; a hydraulic pump powered by the engine; and a hydraulic manifold assembly in fluid communication with the hydraulic pump. Methods for distributing hydraulic fluid aboard a wakeboat are provided. The methods can include controlling at least one valve to provide hydraulic fluid from a hydraulic pump to one or more hydraulic components.

A camera mount for a personal watercraft includes an elongated member that couples to a base mounted on the rear of the personal watercraft, behind the seat of the personal watercraft. The coupling point at the base allows the elongated member to pivot so that the top of the elongated member can move forward or rearward. The elongated member can be height-adjustable to raise or lower the camera attachment at the top of the elongated member. An extension arm rigidly couples the elongated member to the seat handle behind the seat of the personal watercraft to prevent the elongated member from shifting position while operating the personal watercraft.

A camera mount for a personal watercraft includes an elongated member that couples to a base mounted on the rear of the personal watercraft, behind the seat of the personal watercraft. The coupling point at the base allows the elongated member to pivot so that the top of the elongated member can move forward or rearward. The elongated member can be height-adjustable to raise or lower the camera attachment at the top of the elongated member. An extension arm rigidly couples the elongated member to the seat handle behind the seat of the personal watercraft to prevent the elongated member from shifting position while operating the personal watercraft.

A personal watercraft comprises a body including a deck; and a seat disposed on the deck at a location that is forward of a rear end of the deck. The deck includes a depressed part formed by depressing a portion of the deck which is rearward of the seat. The depressed part includes a bottom wall surface extending in a forward and rearward direction and in a rightward and leftward direction.

A personal watercraft comprises a body including a deck; and a seat disposed on the deck at a location that is forward of a rear end of the deck. The deck includes a depressed part formed by depressing a portion of the deck which is rearward of the seat. The depressed part includes a bottom wall surface extending in a forward and rearward direction and in a rightward and leftward direction.