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/Aquatic Invasive Species Control Apparatuses And Methods For Watercraft
Abstract

Wakeboats that include an aquatic invasive species control apparatus are provided. These wakeboats can include: a wakeboat with a hull; at least one throughhull fitting in the hull of the wakeboat; an irradiation chamber in fluid communication with the at least one throughhull fitting, the irradiation chamber having a radiation source; and at least one water destination aboard the wakeboat. Methods for irradiating invasive aquatic species aboard a wakeboat are also provided. The methods can include: receiving water from outside the wakeboat hull; and irradiating water aboard the wakeboat prior to discharging the water.

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What is claimed is:

Wakeboats that include an aquatic invasive species control apparatus are provided. These wakeboats can include: a wakeboat with a hull; at least one throughhull fitting in the hull of the wakeboat; an irradiation chamber in fluid communication with the at least one throughhull fitting, the irradiation chamber having a radiation source; and at least one water destination aboard the wakeboat. Methods for irradiating invasive aquatic species aboard a wakeboat are also provided. The methods can include: receiving water from outside the wakeboat hull; and irradiating water aboard the wakeboat prior to discharging the water.
Timeline
Filed
03/13/2026
Published
07/16/2026
Granted
Not Available
IPC Codes(6)
B63B 32/70:Accessories not specially adapted for a particular type of board, e.g. paddings or buoyancy elements
B63B 13/00:Conduits for emptying or ballasting; Self-bailing equipment; Scuppers
B63B 32/20:Boards specially adapted for use in a prone position, e.g. wild-water sledges (towed water sledges B63B 34/54)