Abstract: A device for supporting a propulsor on a marine vessel. The device includes a base that is fixable to the marine vessel and a pivot arm for coupling the propulsor to the base. An actuator is configured to pivot the pivot arm relative to the base into and between a retracted position and a deployed position. A fastener is engageable to couple the actuator to the pivot arm, where when the fastener is engaged the pivot arm is prevented from pivoting other than by the actuator, and where applying a predetermined force on the pivot arm disengages the fastener to allow the pivot arm to pivot other than by the actuator.

Abstract: A steering drive system for electric fishing motors of the type having a motor-propeller assembly supported at the lower end of a motor tube. The motor tube is driven through a friction drive arrangement by a steering gear that is rotated through a gear train by a steering drive motor. To limit the rotation of the steering gear, and thus limit the rotation of the motor-propeller assembly, a limit switch is triggered by a simple actuator driven also by the steering gear. The unique arrangement permits the motor-propeller assembly to be turned through a full range whether in forward or reverse without use of complicated gears, belts or chains.