Tigershark PWC

Tigershark is a defunct subsidiary of Arctic Cat that produced personal water craft's (PWC) from 1993 until 1999[2]. Tigershark PWC's were designed to be light, sporty and inexpensive, but early models have a reputation for poor build quality and the brand suffered, despite significant improvements with the introduction of the 1997 models. The line was introduced in 1993 as a singular Tigershark model. Across seven years, the brand would consist of 20 offerings between two unique hull designs, 3 various lengths, and two engines in various trim and sizes.

TS 1100R
ManufacturerTigershark
Parent companyArctic Cat
Production1999
PredecessorTS 1000R
ClassSport PWC
Engine1,100 cc (67 cu in) liquid-cooled two-stroke single
Bore / stroke85 x 64.6mm
Top speed< 60 Mph
Ignition typeCDI
Transmissionaxial flow jet pump w/ 148mm stainless-steel stator
DimensionsL: 118 in.
W: 44.5 in.
H: 41 In.
Weight550 lbs. (dry)
Fuel capacity16 Gallons
Oil capacity5 Quarts
RelatedMSRP; $7699.99
Footnotes / references
References[1]
Main article: Personal watercraft

The initial hull design, referred to as the Tigershark Hull, was offered in three lengths, a sporty 8', more comfortable 9', and two passenger 10'. In 1998, Tigershark released their abbreviated TS Hull. This was available in a 9' and two passenger 10' lengths. Engine configurations included a 639 / 768 cc (39.0 / 46.9 cu in) liquid-cooled two-stroke Twin, or 846 to 1,100 cc (51.6 to 67.1 cu in) liquid-cooled two-stroke Triples across the line.[3]


Models[4]

Tigershark Hull Design
  • Barracuda (1994-1995) An 8', 385lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 72Hp 639cc Suzuki Twin
  • Daytona (1994-1995) A 9', 410lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 72Hp 639cc Suzuki Twin
  • Daytona 1000 770 (1996-1997) A 9', 410lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 90Hp 639cc Suzuki Twin
  • Daytona 1000 (1997) A 9', 515lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 115Hp 999cc Suzuki Triple
  • Monte Carlo/640 (1994-1997) A 10', Two-passenger 560lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 62Hp 639cc Suzuki Twin
  • Monte Carlo 770 (1996-1997) A 10', Two-passenger 560lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 90Hp 768cc Suzuki Twin
  • Monte Carlo 900 (1996) A 10', Two-passenger 645lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 105Hp 896cc Suzuki Triple
  • Monte Carlo10000 (1997) A 10', Two-passenger 645lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 115Hp 999cc Suzuki Triple
  • Montego (1994-1997) A 9', 415lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 62Hp 639cc Suzuki Twin
  • Montego DX/Deluxe (1994-1997) A 10', Two-passenger 645lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 62Hp 639cc Suzuki Twin
  • Tigershark (1993) A 9', 410lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 62Hp 639cc Suzuki Twin
  • Tigershark 900 (1995) A 10', Two-passenger 645lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 100Hp 896cc Suzuki Triple

TS Hull Design
  • TS 640 (1998-1999) A 9', 405lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 62Hp 639cc Suzuki Twin
  • TS 640L (1998) A 10', Two-passenger 540lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 62Hp 639cc Suzuki Triple
  • TS 770 (1998-1999) A 9', 412lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 80Hp 768cc Suzuki Twin
  • TS 770L (1998-1999) A 10', Two-passenger 560lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 90Hp 768cc Suzuki Triple
  • TS 770R (1998) A 9', 470lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 90Hp 768cc Suzuki Twin
  • TS 900L (1998) A 10', Two-passenger 645lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 105Hp 999cc Suzuki Triple
  • TS 1000L/LI (1998-1999) A 10', Two-passenger 645lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 115hp(L)/120Hp(LI) 999cc Suzuki Triple
  • TS 1000R (1998) A 9', 515lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 115Hp 999cc Suzuki Triple
  • TS 1100R (1999) A 9', Two-passenger 550lbs (Dry Weight) Model featuring a 135Hp 1100cc Suzuki Triple

Spirit Marine

Parent company Arctic Cat had attempted one previous foray into Water Sports, with subsidiary Spirit Marine. In 1978 they brought the Wetbike to the market, a straddled planing watercraft. A variation would be seen in the James Bond movie, The Spy who Loved Me, ridden by star Roger Moore. The machine was build by Spirit Marine and various licensed manufacturers until 1992.[5]

Lawsuit

In 2016, Tigershark was awarded $46.7 million for patent infringements related to off-throttle assisted steering technology. Initially awarded $15.5million by jury in the U.S District Court for the Southern District of Florida[6], a Judge ordered Triple Damages days later. The Jury voted unanimously against the defendant, citing willful infringement of all asserted claims.[7]

References
  1. John Cacciutti. "Flying Tiger".
  2. Outdoortroop.com. "Tigershark Jet Skis".
  3. SBT. "Tigershark Standard Engines".
  4. NADA Guides. "Tigersharks Model List".
  5. Scotty Gilbertson. "Wet and Wild: 1980 Arctic Cat Wetbike".
  6. Arctic Insider. "Verdict: BRP Guilty of PWC Patent-Infringement, Owes Arctic Cat $15.5 Million".
  7. Business Wire. "Court rules that BRP willfully infringed Arctic Cat's patents on safety technology".
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