Wake modification device

Abstract

A wake modification device may include a C-shaped mounting member, a water deflection panel, and an adjustable shaft member extending therebetween. A wake modification kit may include a first wake modification device and a second wake modification device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wake modification device, comprising:
 a C-shaped mounting member;   a water deflection panel; and   an adjustable shaft member extending therebetween.   
     
     
         2 . The wake modification device of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable shaft member includes a first elongated shaft and a second elongated shaft translatable relative to the first elongated shaft. 
     
     
         3 . The wake modification device of  claim 1 , wherein the adjustable shaft member includes a ball and socket joint at each end, the ball and socket joints being mounted to the C-shaped mounting member and the water deflection panel. 
     
     
         4 . The wake modification device of  claim 1 , wherein the wake modification device is configured to mount to a swim platform attached to a hull of a boat. 
     
     
         5 . A wake modification kit, comprising:
 a first wake modification device according to  claim 1 ; and   a second wake modification device according to  claim 1 .   
     
     
         6 . The wake modification kit of  claim 5 , wherein the first wake modification device is configured to mount to a swim platform attached to a hull of a boat and the second wake modification device is configured to mount to the swim platform attached to the hull of the boat. 
     
     
         7 . The wake modification kit of  claim 6 , wherein the panel of the first wake modification device in the kit is configured as one of a port panel and a starboard panel, with the panel of the second wake modification device in the kit is configured as the other of the port panel and the starboard panel.