Abstract: A hook assembly is arranged to engage with an engaged member to fix a first housing to a second housing of an outboard motor. The hook assembly includes a rotation shaft, a hook member, a lever, and a weight. The rotation shaft is rotatably mounted on the first housing. A recessed portion is provided in the hook member. The recessed portion is arranged to open in first rotation direction. The recessed portion engages with the engaged member. The lever extends from the rotation shaft in a second rotation direction opposite to the first rotation direction of the recessed portion. The weight regulates the rotation of the hook member in the second rotation direction when the hook member and the engaged member are engaged together. The arrangement provides a highly-operable hook assembly for the outboard motor that prevents disengagement even when an obstacle collides with the outboard motor during traveling of a boat.

Abstract: A clamp member is provided with numerous lightening holes which comprise cavities and depressions formed on an inner surface of the clamp member. Bolt holes are provided through upper and lower surfaces of the clamp member and extend through the cavities. A reduced volume of the clamp member allows it to be manufactured from materials that are generally heavier than aluminum, but less susceptible to galvanic corrosion.

Abstract: An outboard motor support includes a trailer mount attachable to a trailer. A first arm extends from the trailer mount, and a second arm extends from an outboard motor and includes an outboard motor mount. The outboard motor support includes an adjustable coupling connecting the first arm and the second arm.

Abstract: A boat propulsion system includes a control section, a thrust calculation section, a thrust generating unit, a thrust detection section, and a control section. An accelerator opening is input to the control lever by operation of an operator. The accelerator opening detection section detects the input accelerator opening. The thrust calculation section calculates a thrust intended to be generated from the accelerator opening to output a calculated thrust. The thrust generating unit generates a thrust. The thrust detection section detects a thrust actually generated on the thrust generating unit to output it as an actual thrust. The control section controls an output of the thrust generating unit so that the actual thrust approaches the calculated thrust.

Abstract: A coupling device is interposed between an electronic or electro-acoustic component and a supporting structure for draining, transmitting and dissipating vibratory energy generated within the component, while isolating the component from vibratory energy emanating from the support structure, utilizing a ball rolling along a bearing surface in directions away from and toward an equilibrium position, with the ball biased toward the equilibrium position by magnetic attraction forces.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting an auxiliary outboard engine on a boat has a support frame with attachment means for mounting the support frame in an inclined position between a transom of the boat and a rear edge of a bathing platform projecting outwardly of the transom. An engine mount is slidable up and down the support frame to move an outboard engine carried on the mount in use between a lowered operating position in the water and a raised stored position above the bathing platform.

Abstract: An apparatus for releasably mounting a trolling motor on a watercraft and a trolling motor assembly which includes the inventive releasable mounting apparatus. The releasable mounting apparatus comprises a mounting bracket and a locking assembly which is releasably engageable with the mounting bracket at a first location and includes a cam structure which is rotatable for locking engagement with the mounting bracket at a second location.

Abstract: An outboard motor support includes a trailer mount attachable to a trailer. A first arm extends from the trailer mount, and a second arm extends from an outboard motor and includes an outboard motor mount. The outboard motor support includes an adjustable coupling connecting the first arm and the second arm.

Abstract: A housing for a motor is described. The housing extends between a pair of endshields and includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one raised projection extending outwardly from at least one of the housing inner and outer surfaces. The projection includes at least one opening extending therethrough and at least one fastener configured to attach to the inner surface and extend outwardly through the housing opening.

Abstract: A jack plate is configured to allow removal of hydraulic components from a fixed portion of the jack plate without having to remove an outboard motor from the jack plate. A mechanical stop device is provided which supports a movable member of the jack plate relative to a stationary member of the jack plate and, as a result, supports the outboard motor even as the hydraulic components are removed from the jack plate. This allows the hydraulic cylinder, hydraulic pump, and motor to be removed from the jack plate by loosening and then detaching a removable bracket member from the jack plate. As a result, the hydraulic system can be inspected, maintained, or replaced without having to remove the outboard motor from the jack plate.

Abstract: An axial-flow outboard water jet propulsion unit is designed so that it does not extend below the bottom of the boat hull, but rather is disposed directly behind the hull transom. This is achieved by arranging the impeller shaft generally perpendicular to a generally vertical drive shaft, and by installing the impeller in a flow-through duct which, although placed directly behind the transom, has an inlet for taking in water located directly below the impeller shaft. The duct does not extend to a depth lower than the lowest point of the hull bottom. The impeller shaft penetrates the duct wall, while the impeller itself is rotatable inside the duct. The impeller impels water rearward toward a convergent exit nozzle of the duct, sucking in water through the duct intake. The aft opening of the exit nozzle forms the duct discharge outlet.

Abstract: A method for storing and/or transporting outboard marine motors utilizes a rack having a rigid, substantially planar, horizontal base with parallel horizontal channels for insertion of fork lift tines. The base supports a pair of upright opposing frames, each frame in turn supporting a respective motor mounting beam. Preferably the frames and base are made of metal, while the motor mounting beams comprise a plywood plank with a metal sheath. At least two outboard motors can be mounted to each beam. Then a forklift is used to lift a fully loaded rack and load it onto a trailer or other carrier vehicle. A multiplicity of loaded racks are transported to a shipping destination. At the shipping destination, the outboard motors are removed from the racks. The empty racks are then returned to the point of origin.

Abstract: A new and improved spring assembly for a trolling motor bracket which is used to mount an electric trolling motor on the deck of a watercraft or boat. The spring assembly includes a rod mount plate for slidably engaging the bracket arm of the trolling motor between first and second positions, and at least one spring operably engages the rod mount plate and biases the rod mount plate in a first position. The mount collar of the trolling motor is adapted for pivotally engaging the rod mount plate of the spring assembly. Accordingly, the rod mount plate slides on the bracket arm from the first position to the second position against bias imparted by the spring or springs, as the mount collar of the trolling motor pivots from a first configuration to a second configuration on the rod mount plate.

Abstract: A transom saver and transom saver buddy for use in connection with water craft provided with an outboard motor or stern drive apparatus including transom saver structure having an elongated member adapted to be secured at one end to a trailer for the craft and at the other end to engage the motor or stern drive shank and provided with bracket structure adapted to be secured to the trailer and receive for temporary storage the elongated member which is bent to form an obtuse angle.

Abstract: A support bracket for an outboard motor is provided in which a support arm is pivotally attached to a transom bracket of an outboard motor to allow it to pivot upward and be captured by a latching device which is rigidly attached either to a support structure. of the outboard motor or directly to its driveshaft housing. When captured within the latching device attached to the outboard motor, the support arm prevents upward or downward movement of the outboard motor and inhibits any rotation of the outboard motor about its tilt axis. The support arm also inhibits rotation of the outboard motor about its steering axis. The support mechanism therefore prevents potential damage to the outboard motor and its support brackets when the outboard motor is stored in an upwardly tilted position and subjected to shock loads.

Abstract: A free standing storage stand for an outdrive that includes a frame that rests on a horizontal surface and supports the outdrive in an upright position. The frame includes a front wall, a rear wall, and a pair of runners. The front wall has an uppermost edge that has a cutout that is symmetrical V-shaped and defined by a pair of edges, and an innermost surface. The rear wall has a lowermost edge that has a cutout that receives the skeg of the outdrive and an uppermost edge that has a cutout that is symmetrical V-shaped and defined by a pair of edges. Each runner extends from the innermost surface of the front wall, flush with associated edges of the cutout in the front wall, to the innermost surface of the rear wall, flush with aligned edges of the cutout in the rear wall, respectively.

Abstract: A transom saver and transom saver buddy for use in connection with water craft provided with an outboard motor or stern drive apparatus including transom saver structure having an elongated member adapted to be secured at one end to a trailer for the craft and at the other end to engage the motor or stern drive shank and provided with bracket structure adapted to be secured to the trailer and receive for temporary storage the elongated member which is bent to form an obtuse angle.

Abstract: A motor mount for connecting an outboard motor to the transom of a boat includes mechanisms for raising and lowering the height of the motor with respect to the transom. The mount has an upper bracket and a lower bracket, each having upper and lower rectangular horizontal plates, all of which are aligned vertically. The horizontal plates of each bracket are connected to L-shaped vertical plates. The two brackets are interconnected and overlapped with the top plate of the lower bracket being located above the lower plate of the upper bracket. A pair of hydraulic cylinders operate between plates of the lower bracket, and piston rods propelled by the cylinders move the upper bracket up and down. Vertically extending rods are used to prevent twisting, and bearing capability is provided in cylinder assemblies.

Abstract: A trolling motor column is supported in a support frame by virtue of the ball and socket connection. The column passes through the ball. The ball has a bore through which the column extends. The column may be secured in different positions to the bore or a tube which extends from the bore in the ball. The support framework houses the socket which surrounds the ball. A clutch mechanism is provided to regulate the degree of force required to displace the ball within the socket. A neutral or vertical position indicator on the ball and socket is provided to easily reposition the column to near vertical after an encounter with an underwater object. As a result, the column can flex in a multiplicity of planes around a 360° circle.

Abstract: A mechanical assembly for supporting and positioning an outboard motor (44) in two primary positions. The first position is on deck (40) near the transom, a relatively safe position for attaching or removing an outboard motor while at sea. The second position is on the transom (42), in a marine propulsion operational position, with the propeller in the water. In the preferred embodiment of the positioner an outboard motor (44) is mounted to a mounting board (30) that is part of a car assembly (20) that slides in a captivated track adapted for mounting to the deck (40) and the transom (42). The track is a single continuous track from deck to transom facilitating positioning of the outboard motor in either of the two primary positions. In the alternate embodiment of the positioner the outboard motor can be positioned between the same two positions, on deck (40) and on the transom (42). The mechanism for spatial positioning using the alternate embodiment is a five-section series hinge.

Abstract: The need for transom platform sterndrive configured boats to have a backup power source in an emergency situation has been the driver in this invention. Using this invention, the rotating bracket mount, enables a motor to be mounted on the bracket mount or both removed for on board storage from inside transom platform sterndrive configured boats.

Abstract: In an outboard motor equipped with an engine 3 mounted on an engine holder 2 that is attached to a hull by a mounting device 6, and equipped with a crankshaft 4 disposed more or less vertically within the engine 3 and from which rotational force is transmitted to a propelling device by a drive shaft 10, the axis of the drive shaft 10 is disposed at a position offset away from the axis of the crankshaft 4 a little to the rear of the outboard motor 1, a pair of left and right mount holders 58 are formed adjacent to the center of gravity CG of the outboard motor 1 within the engine holder 2, the mount units 21 are inserted into these mount holders 58 from the front side of the engine holder 2, the drive shaft 10 is inserted between the mount holders 58, and the mount holders 58 are formed as close as possible to a protective wall 60 for the drive shaft 10 so that the mount holders 58 can clear the protective wall.

Abstract: A transom saver apparatus is adapted to be attached to a boat trailer and includes a pivot assembly adapted to be connected to a first portion of the trailer. An arm assembly is provided having first and second opposed ends wherein one end is connected to the boat trailer connection pivot assembly and the other end terminates in an outboard motor rest or support member. The arm assembly includes a first telescopic arm member, and a second telescopic arm member in telescopic engagement with the first telescopic arm member such that the second telescopic arm member defines the second distal end of the arm assembly and the second distal end comprises the outboard motor rest member. An arm rest bracket assembly is further included attachable to a second portion of the boat trailer for receivingly supporting the pivotal arm assembly in an out-of-the-way orientation when the arm assembly is not pivotally disposed in a use orientation.

Abstract: A bracket having a wedge-shaped lower body and an upper body. The upper body has an end formed at a right angle with respect to the faces of the upper body and an opposite end which is formed at a selected angle with respect to the faces of the upper body. The first end of the lower body is attached to a selected end of the upper body wherein the upper body is coplanar with the lower body or the lower body is at a selected angle with respect to the upper body. The bracket is mounted, preferably on an upright surface, with the upper body serving as a support to which selected objects may be removably connected.

Abstract: An outboard motor is configured for steering by a tiller arm. The tiller arm is moveable relative to the outboard motor about a transverse axis and is arranged to steer the motor about the vertical axis. The outboard motor further has a power head that contains a vibration engine and is comprised of a protective cowling and lower tray. A tiller arm mounting bracket is secured to the power head and a mounting structure extends from the tiller arm. A resilient member is juxtaposed between the mounting bracket and the mounting structure. A gap is defined between a face of the resilient member and the tiller arm such that the resilient member may freely vibrate within the gap without that face of resilient member contacting the tiller and directly translating vibrational energy to the tiller arm.

Abstract: The bracket of this invention is to support an outboard motor or outdrive while being transported over the road on the stern of a boat. The bracket allows the foot or housing of the outboard motor or outdrive to be placed in such an up position so that it is not in danger of coming in contact with the surface of the roadway. The bracket also prevents excessive weight on and consequential damage to the hydraulic and manual tilt and support systems of the outboard motor or outdrive being transported. The bracket hangs from the factory-drilled holes in the outboard motor clamp brackets or outdrive brackets by means of a pin secured in place by quickly and easily removable click pins. When assembled, the bracket-forms a rigid support between the stern of a boat and the foot or shaft housing of the motor or outdrive being transported.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly comprising two separable main components, a tilt bracket and a swivel plate, which assembly 1) is convertible for use with any one of various types of trolling motors adapted for bow or transom mounting; 2) convertibly mounts to a bow gunwale, transom or deck of any of a variety of small fishing boats; and 3) has a tilt-mechanism which minimizes the damaging effect of an underwater impact to a trolling motor of either mounting type. comprise the assembly. The tilt bracket includes a clamp portion for securing the assembly to a bow gunwale or transom, and a tilt table portion including a top plate, an energy-absorbing assembly having ends operably attached between the top plate and the clamp portion, and a pivot mechanism positioned outboard of the gunwale about which the top plate pivots. This assembly allows pivotal movement of the motor about the pivot mechanism in a vertical plane when impact occurs with an underwater object to minimize damage to the motor.

Abstract: A retractable, vertically-aligned, transom-mounted transducer holding device that allows for the movement of a transducer, or similar sensing devices, from beneath a boat hull into a position raised above the waterline of the boat is disclosed. A bifurcated alignment rail allows slidable positioning of a non-metal support plate along the length of the rail. The support plate is selectively positioned along the support rails via a mechanical lever. The support plate may be placed in an operating position, at the lower end of the rails, or in a storage position, at the top portion of the rail.

Abstract: An outboard motor stow pivot bracket is disclosed for stowing a motor in a generally vertical orientation while mounted on the transom of a dinghy which itself is swung beamwise (on beam ends) from a horizontal, in-the-water position up into a generally vertical stowed position on the back of a carrier boat such as on the stern of a pleasure craft. The pivot bracket includes a channel structure sized to fit on the motor-support edge of the dinghy transom and has outside surfaces adapted to receive the standard transom clamp of an outboard motor. At opposite ends of the channel structure are a pair of complementary pivot journals, and a pivot bolt connects a selected one of these pivot journals to a support structure on the dinghy transom in a universal construction that allows the user to assemble the bracket for pivoting in one direction or the other, depending upon the desired orientation of the motor and of the dinghy in their stored positions.

Abstract: A motor mount device for adjustably positioning the location of a motor on a watercraft. The device includes three rail clamps designed to create three points of contact between the device and the gunwales of the watercraft. Two clamps are positionable on one side of the craft, with one having a motor mount placeable outboard of the watercraft. The third clamp is located across from the clamp that includes the motor mount and the coupling between those two clamps is provided via an incrementally adjustable cross member. The adjustability of the length of the cross member permits the device to be placed at most any boat width. A thruster plate and the arrangement of the clamps ensures maximum transfer of thrust of the motor to movement of the watercraft. An optional safety switch controls power to the motor such that when undesired or unexpected movement of the propeller out of the water occurs, the power to the motor will automatically be cut off.

Abstract: An outboard motor steering arm support includes a rail attached to a stern of a boat, parallel to a common axis of the boat's steering arm and steering arm sleeve. One end of a sliding connector is slidably attached to the rail, and another end is fixedly attached to the distal end of the steering arm. The rail and sliding connector ensure precise alignment between the distal end of the steering arm and the axis of the sleeve at all times. Bending stresses on the steering arm are thus substantially eliminated. Therefore, the steering arm slides smoothly within the sleeve, and operator steering effort and mechanical wear are minimized.

Abstract: An outboard motor support device for securing an outboard motor to a transom of a boat which comprises a tie down bracket, a support, and a tie down strap. The tie down bracket being secured to the transom of the boat while the support is rotatably mounted to the motor such that when the motor is in an up position, the support can rotate about its mounting point to contact and support the motor. The tie down strap then passes behind the motor and is secured to the tie down bracket. This secures the motor between the support and the tie down strap providing additional support.

Abstract: A transverse cradle assembly comprises at least one pair of a set of cradle assemblies. The set of assemblies is mirror imaged. Each assembly comprises an upper cradle and a lower cradle having a slot therein for mutually and opposedly securing a slidable locking block having an incline. The upper and lower cradles are pivotally joined together at one end. As a device is loaded onto the set of assemblies, the slidable locking block moves along the slots to correspond with the loading of the device. When suitable weight is applied to the ends of the upper cradles, the upper cradle slot engages the incline on the block thus locking it into place. The cradle assembly is secured to a mounting slide and may further be secured onto a platform if desired.

Abstract: A mount assembly for an outboard motor frame of the type that includes two mount assembly fittings each having a bolt on fitting cover and a channeled fitting plate is provided.

Abstract: An improved portable outboard motor support and lift. The base further has a base exterior cylinder securely attached at a bottom end thereto. A base interior cylinder is movably positioned within the base exterior cylinder. The base interior cylinder further has a base interior cylinder motor mount securely attached at an upper distal end. The improved portable outboard motor support and lift has a first jack, a first jack piston securely attached to the base interior cylinder, and a first jack base securely attached to the base exterior cylinder. The improved portable outboard motor support and lift further has a lift which has a lift exterior cylinder having at least one lift exterior cylinder opening therethrough. The lift exterior cylinder is securely attached at a lower end to the base. The lift further has a lift interior cylinder having at least one lift interior cylinder upper opening and at least one lift interior cylinder lower opening therethrough.

Abstract: An outboard boat motor support device attachable between the boat transom and outboard motor to help prevent the outboard motor from inflicting damaging torque to the transom mounting point during trailering or water operation is provided comprising a rigid plate fixedly attached to the transom of the boat and a support member capable of being retracted within the plate or extended from the boat to engage the lower casing of the outboard motor in a tilted position, thereby maintaining the outboard motor in the tilted position during trailering.

Abstract: The bracket of this invention is to support an outboard motor or outdrive while being transported over the road on the stern of a boat. The bracket allows the foot or housing of the outboard motor or outdrive to be placed in such an up position so that it is not in danger of coming in contact with the surface of the roadway. The bracket also prevents excessive weight on and consequential damage to the hydraulic and manual tilt and support systems of the outboard motor or outdrive being transported. The bracket hangs from the factory drilled holes in the outboard motor clamp bracket or outdrive bracket by means of a drop bar pin secured in place by quickly and easily removable click pins. When assembled, the bracket forms a rigid support between the stern of a boat and the foot or shaft housing of the motor or outdrive being transported.

Abstract: An outboard motor packing structure convertible to a display stand, having a rectangular parallelepiped formed with rod members, which rod members include first side rods on both right and left sides connecting the front and back rods, in which an end of each first side rod is detached from the front rods and connected to the bottom rods when the packing structure accommodating an outboard motor therein is converted to a display stand by disjointing parts of the rods, wherein the outboard motor is in the same position as when installed in a boat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable outboard motor support and lift comprising a first portable base (114) securely attached to a portable base outer cylinder having an inner cylinder mounted therein. An outboard motor support is securely attached to the inner cylinder. The present invention further comprises a connecting means which functions to connect the portable base outer cylinder to the inner cylinder.

Abstract: An outboard motor support for preventing damage from inadvertent pivoting of the motor during trailering is provided which includes a pair of spring-loaded locking pins for convenient placement and removal. The support is attached to the motor and boat without making modifications thereto and handles are affixed to the spring-loaded locking pins for easy manipulation. Two embodiments of the outboard motor support are provided to accommodate the different popular types of outboard motors.

Abstract: A breakaway mounting device for a trolling motor, such as an electric trolling motor, includes a support frame adapted for coupling to a mounting assembly on the bow of a fishing boat. An omni-directional swivel joint is provided in the support frame for receiving the motor's support tube. The swivel joint preferably includes a spherical bearing surface formed in the frame and a spherical bearing member conforming to the bearing surface to permit pivotal movement of the trolling motor. A biasing assembly is also provided in the frame and cooperates with the swivel joint to urge the support tube of the trolling motor into its normal operating position, while allowing angular displacement of the support tube with respect to the normal operating position when the trolling motor impacts a submerged obstruction.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting on a trolling motor and for supporting a depth finding transducer for independent rotation comprising a bracket having an elongated end plate with an upper end and a lower end, the bracket having a horizontal upper plate secured at right angles adjacent to the upper end of the end plate and a horizontal lower plate secured at a right angle adjacent to the lower end of the end plate; a collar secured to the end of each horizontal plate remote from the end plate for mounting on a trolling motor; an aperture extending through each of the horizontal plates intermediate its collar and the end plate; and a rod extending through the apertures with a handle adjacent to its upper end for rotating the rod and a depth finding transducer at its lower end adapted to be repositioned with the rotation of the rod independent of movement of the bracket and motor.

Abstract: An improved mounting arrangement for mounting of an outboard motor on the transom of an associated watercraft embodying elastic mounts comprised of an inner tube, an outer tube, and an interposed elastic member. The inner tube defines a cavity that receives the elastic member that is non-circular in cross section so as to permit a greater volume of damping material in a given spatial relationship.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a marine propulsion device comprising a propulsion unit assembly having forwardly located laterally spaced portions respectively including laterally aligned outwardly opening sockets and laterally aligned horizontally extending apertures communicating with the sockets, a king pin assembly including a portion located between the laterally extending portions and including a laterally extending bore aligned with the apertures, rubber mount assemblies respectively engaged in the sockets and having respective bores in alignment with the bore in the king pin assembly, a laterally extending bolt projecting through the bores and through the apertures in spaced relation thereto and including a head engaging one of the rubber mount assemblies, and a nut threaded on the bolt and engaging the other of the rubber mount assemblies.

Abstract: An improved motor support is provided which securely holds a motor in a predetermined position and has its length continuously adjustable over a range of lengths. The motor support comprises a first bracket which is attached to the bottom portion of a motor mount, a second bracket which is attached to the lower portion of an outboard motor, and an adjustable length support arm which is secured between the first and second bracket. In one embodiment, the brackets comprise T-shaped members having hollow channels in the base and threaded channels perpendicular to the hollow channels. Additionally, the adjustable length support arm may have a first and second threaded region at respective ends of said arm for attaching the arm to the brackets. These threaded regions may be utilized to adjust the overall length of the motor support.

Abstract: A simple to construct and utilize apparatus mounts a trolling motor control pedal and a seat in a fishing boat to provide optimum user comfort and control. A substantially planar plate has a control pedal mounted on its top surface near a first end of the plate, and has a sleeve for receiving the pedestal or post of a seat (chair) near the second end of the plate. Extending downwardly from the bottom surface of an intermediate portion of the plate is a shaft mounting the plate to the boat deck for rotation about a substnatially vertical axis of rotation. Beneath the pedestal-receiving sleeve is a rubberized non-skid material adhesively secured to the bottom surface of the plate to engage the boat deck and retard movement of the plate when a fisherman's weight is on the chair.

Abstract: A bracket for holding a subassembly (i.e., a gear housing or a stern drive) of an inboard/outboard motor in an upright position is presented. The subassembly is removed from a conventional inboard/outboard motor and secured in the bracket for shipping, storage, or repair. The bracket having upper and lower support means disposed thereon for supporting the upper and lower portions respectively of the subassembly.

Abstract: An outboard motor mounting system for mounting a motor on an outboard boat with a cutout transom. A transom sealing device is provided to seal the cutout of the outboard boat transom. The sealing device may include a mounting flange which is engagable with a horizontal motor well transom lip of the outboard boat to support and position the transom sealing means. The outboard motor mounting device includes a body and a swim platform which combine to form a substantially sealed hollow interior to provide buoyancy to the mounting device. The motor is attached to a mounting flange positioned at an uppermost portion of the body member.

Abstract: A vibration absorbing structure for a marine outboard drive that is comprised of an elastic abutment between the drive shaft housing and clamping bracket and which has a greater resilience than the connection between the drive shaft housing and the steering shaft of the outboard drive so as to permit the absorption of rotational couples caused by vibrations without introducing undue resilience in the steering system of the outboard drive.

Abstract: An outboard motor support device for securing an outboard motor to a transom of a boat which comprises a tie down bracket, a support, and a tie down strap. The tie down bracket being secured to the transom of the boat while the support is rotatably mounted to the motor such that when the motor is in an up position, the support can rotate about its mounting point to contact and support the motor. The tie down strap then passes behind the motor and is secured to the tie down bracket. This secures the motor between the support and the tie down strap providing additional support.