Abstract: A removable outboard motor bracket that mounts on a swim platform on the rear end of a power boat, and which permits an outboard motor carried on the bracket to be lowered into the water for use and raised vertically out of the water when not in use, and which can be quickly and easily removed for storage purposes.

Abstract: An adjustable bracket mounting support for mounting an electric trolling motor on the forward end of a pleasure boat which includes a base member supported by two adjustable length arms which are attached to slidable clamps mounted on the bow rails of the boat and a downwardly extending support leg which attaches to the bow eye of the boat. A motor mount plate is rotatably mounted on the base plate and is adapted for receiving the mounting bracket assembly of a remotely controlled electric trolling motor. The supporting arm and legs of the mount are of the telescoping type which allows an infinite amount of length adjustment to properly position the motor mount as desired either over or beyond the front edge of the boat. Slidably adjustable clamps are provided for attachment of the arms to the bow rails of the boat so that alignment and adjustment of the supporting arms can be provided.

Abstract: An adjustable marine instrument mounting mechanism having a tube (2) for mounting a sensor (S) at one end, a base (14) which is attachable to a boat, and a housing (28) which pivots on the base and which mounts the tube and the instrument. Means (104) employed to latch the housing to the base in an operative non-pivoting position, and means (50), (52) and (72) are employed for latching the tube and instrument in both an elevated inoperative position and a lowered operative position.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of supporting devices for marine propulsion apparatus wherein the path of movement of the outboard drive may be adjusted through an adjustable pivotal connection of the supporting linkage system.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for an outboard motor includes a motor mount having a transom mounting bracket attachable to a boat transom and a motor supporting bracket spaced aft of and pivotally connected by upper and lower links with the transom mounting bracket to support an outboard motor wholly aft of the boat transom, a cylinder for moving the motor supporting bracket relative to the transom mounting bracket to move the outboard motor between raised and lowered positions, a water sensor for sensing an undesirable seawater level relative to the outboard motor and for generating a signal indicative of the undesirable water level, and an actuator responsive to the undesirable water level signal for actuating the cylinder to raise the outboard motor. An engine speed sensor may also be employed to prevent actuation of the cylinder when the engine speed is above a predetermined speed.

Abstract: An over-center type latching device used to hold a deck mounted electric outboard in its retracted position on the deck of a boat. The latching device includes an arm member pivotally mounted at one end to a mounting bracket for the electric outboard, and a head member pivotally mounted to the other end of the arm member. The head member receives and fits around the support tube of the electric outboard, and is rotated over-center so that the spring pressure of the tube holds the latching device in a latched position. The head member may also include a lever for ease of operation and a safety lock that prevents it from being rotated until the safety lock is manually deactivated.

Abstract: A quick release assembly for electric troller motors of the type having a motor-propeller assembly supported at the lower end of a vertical motor tube and control and starting functions supported on the tube at the upper end. The motor tube is held in a swivel bracket that in turn is operatively connected to the mounting bracket secured to the bow or transom of the boat. A quick release pin provides one pivot for the connection between the swivel bracket and the mounting bracket, while a thrust pin provides the other connection with a moveable retainer plate allowing quick release of the swivel bracket from the mounting bracket after the quick release pivot pin is removed.

Abstract: An improved tilt holding mechanism for an outboard drive including a pair of tilt holding members that are pivotally supported and connected to each other by a common interconnecting shaft arrangement. An over-center biasing spring is provided for biasing the tilt locking members to both their released positions and their operative positions.

Abstract: A retractable trolling motor assembly which is characterized by a glide track secured to the bow of a boat, a slide bracket slidably attached to the glide track and threaded on a motor-driven drive shaft journaled for rotation in the glide track and a trolling motor bracket pivotally attached to the slide bracket for supporting the shaft of a trolling motor, such that rotation of the drive shaft causes the slide bracket to traverse the glide track and selectively retract the trolling motor into a resting position on the glide track and extend the trolling motor into functional, vertical configuration at the end of the glide track.

Abstract: A planing boat is provided having a variable configuration hull including two side panels hingedly secured to opposite sides of a keel panel. When the boat is sitting still in the water or moving at relatively slow speeds, the side panels extend generally outwardly from the keel panel providing the boat with a degree of stability. As the speed of the boat increases, and upon attaining dynamic stability, the side panels pivot upwardly thereby reducing the effect of impact on the water. When the speed of the boat decreases, the side panels return to their normal outwardly extending position.

Abstract: The invention of the present document is an adaptor device (10) for effecting tilting and trimming of an outboard motor (34) mounted to the transom (36) of a boat (38). The device (10) concurrently provides a feature wherein, if the motor (34) engages submerged debris, it is kicked upwardly and rearwardly so that the boat (38) can pass over the debris with minimal, if any, damage. The device (10) includes a base (12) to which are mounted a pair of telescoping cylinders (26). The cylinders include first portions (28) fixedly mounted at the base (12) and second portions (30) which are able to be extended with respect to the first portions (28). The extensible portions (30) pivotally mount transmission links (32) which are, in turn, pivotally mated, at opposite ends from the ends by which they are mounted to the cylinders (26) to the motor (34). The base (12) can be suspended from the transom (36) of the boat (38) by means of a pair of suspension arms (52).

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a shock arm adapted to be mounted between a trailer and the shaft of an outboard motor attached to a boat carried by the trailer. The shock arm includes a lower member rigidly affixed to the trailer frame and an upper member having a V-shaped and adapted to receive the motor shaft. Between the lower and upper ends is a shock absorber which absorbs the shock of the motor whenever the trailer hits a bump in the road. A hydroelectric tilt mechanism, may be provided as a part of the motor to return the compressed shock absorber to the normal position or a spring may be included with the shock absorber to cause it to return to the normal position.

Abstract: A boat and propulsion system especially useful for shallow water operation. A boat, such as a flat bottom fishing boat, is provided with a lowered transom and a platform attached to the transom which extends upwardly at an angle along the sides of the boat to define a well area which receives and drains any backwash. An air cooled internal combustion engine is provided with a straight propeller shaft and propeller attached thereto. A motor plate rigidly attached to the engine may be removably mounted on a swivel-hinge assembly mounted on the platform to allow double axis movement of the engine and propeller in relation to the platform. This provides for a thrusting position with the propeller in the water and a neutral position with the propeller held above the water. A control handle may be removably connected to the motor plate to provide one handed steering and throttle control by the operator.

Abstract: An improved supporting arrangement for an outboard motor or marine outboard drive wherein a pair of links are pivotally connected at one of their ends to the transom of the associated watercraft and at the other of their ends to the outboard drive for movement of the outboard drive between a trimmed down position and a tilted up out of the water position. One of the links is expandible in length and a fluid motor is provided for this purpose. In addition, a further fluid motor is pivotally connected between one of the links and the transom for effecting the pivotal movement. Various alternative linkage arrangements are illustrated.

Abstract: A mounting bracket is provided for supporting outboard motors on boats initially designed for I/O motors. The bracket includes a central bracing member, interposed between side members, that also functions as a template or jig whereby the bracket is accurately aligned with a boat transom. The members of the bracket are cast of an aluminum magnesium alloy to inhibit corrosion problems prevalent in prior art designs. Additionally, the bracket is sufficiently lightweight to provide better performance characteristics of the boat.

Abstract: A marine sensor mounting mechanism is disclosed and comprises a mounting plate (2) securable to a boat, a two-branch bifurcated bracket (4) having one branch attached to the plate and a two-arm toggle link (6) having one arm pivotally attached to the plate and the second arm pivotally attached to the second branch of the bifurcated bracket. The arms of the link are paired for pivotal movement for a first open position when the sensor is in an inoperative position to a second closed position when the sensor is in an operative position.

Abstract: A marine propulsion device for use with a boat including a transom. The device comprises a transom bracket adapted to be fixedly connected to the transom, a swivel bracket pivotally connected to the transom bracket for vertical swinging movement about a horizontal tilt axis, and a kingpin having upper and lower ends fixed to the swivel bracket and a central portion intermediate the ends. The device also includes a propulsion unit including a powerhead, a driveshaft housing including an upper surface fixedly connected to the powerhead, a lower surface, and a vertical bore receiving the central portion of the kingpin to facilitate horizontal swinging movement on the driveshaft housing relative to the swivel bracket. The propulsion unit also includes a gearcase fixedly connected to the lower surface of the driveshaft housing, and a propeller rotatably carried by the gearcase.

Abstract: The invention involves an electromechanical mechanism for controlling the trim and tilt of an outboard motor mounted on outboard powered boats. Trim arms are pivotally mounted from brackets attached to a boat transom. The trim arms move the outboard motor prop housing relative to the boat transom and bottom of the boat by use of an electromechanical motor mechanism.

Abstract: A support device for maintaining the lower drive unit of an outboard engine in a tilted position for travel. The device is comprised of a substantially U-shaped steel bar having a first pin member extending inwardly from one side of the bar and second and third pin members extending inwardly toward the first pin member from an opposite side of the bar. The first pin member is adapted to be inserted through a corresponding opening on one side of a stationary portion of the outboard drive unit and the second and third pin members are adapted to be inserted through respective openings on the opposite side of the stationary portion of the outboard drive unit. The steel bar engages the movable portion of the outboard drive unit to hold it in a tilted position as desired.

Abstract: An adjustable boat motor support means attachable to the boat transom or trailer and motor to prevent damage to the boat transom during transporting which is caused by the motor kicking up or shaking during hauling on a trailer is provided, comprising a vertically expandable first assembly pivotally mounted at one end to the boat transom and having a seating member at its opposite end in which the lower motor housing can rest, and a motor attachment assembly vertically, adjustably attachable at one end to the first assembly and attachable at its opposite end to the lower motor housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motor support for an outboard motor for use on a twin-hull sailboat or catamaran. The support has a first member which is fixedly attached to either the forward or rearward cross-bars of the catamaran and a second member pivotally attached to the first member which supports the motor. The pivotal attachment allows the second member to pivot with respect to the first member about a longitudinal axis parallel to the center line of the sailboat.

Abstract: A raising and lowering aid for trolling motors which includes a pair of torsion springs, each having one end fixed with respect to the deck fixture of the trolling motor bracket and the opposite end engaging a pair of connector bars which are pivotally mounted to the deck fixture at one end and slidably mounted at the opposite end to conventional, parallel pivoting primary arms, also pivotally supported by the mount shoe. The springs are adjustable with respect to the deck fixture in order to adjust the spring tension and the raising and lowering aid operates to assist the user in retracting the trolling motor from the water on the bracket and lowering the trolling motor into the water from the bracket during operation.

Abstract: An adjustable outboard transom which is characterized by a pair of transom mount brackets bolted in spaced relationship to the transom and a pair of slotted motor mount brackets which support an outboard motor and cooperate with the transom mount brackets in sliding relationship, respectively, for vertical adjustment of the outboard motor. A shaft with a nut on one end rotatably connects the transom mount brackets and a pawl and rachet mechanism cooperates with the shaft to facilitate incremental shaft rotation by applying a wrench to the nut. A pair of cable mounts secured to the motor mount brackets anchor each end of a cable which is wound around the shaft and bolts extend from the cable mounts through the slots in the transom mount brackets, respectively. Raising and lowering of the motor mount brackets and the outboard motor is facilitated by rotation of the shaft to selectively wind and unwind the cable on the shaft.

Abstract: Two embodiments of improved compact outboard motors that are designed so that the power head does not encroach into the associated watercraft forwardly of the hull when the motor is tilted up about its tilt axis. In each embodiment, the internal combustion engine of the power head is located in such a way that it can be conveniently serviced and yet will note encroach when the motor is tilted up. In one embodiment, the engine is disposed with its output shaft extending transversely and its cylinders inclined rearwardly. In the other embodiment, the cylinders are aligned and extend vertically so that the engine output shaft extends perpendicularly to the associated hull.

Abstract: A reverse lock and tilt locking mechanism for an outboard drive embodying a simplified construction wherein a single operating handle controls both the reverse locking mechanism and the tilt locking mechanism. The construction is such that when the operating handle is moved to a position to release the reverse locking mechanism, the tilt locking mechanism can automatically engage when the outboard drive is tilted up.

Abstract: A lightweight one-piece bracket for supporting an outboard motor in rearwardly spaced relation to the transom of a boat, the bracket being formed by U-shaped tubular frame members held in spaced relation to each other by struts and having transom mounting pads united with the free ends of the frame member legs at one end of the bracket and having motor mounting pads united with the opposite ends of the frame member.

Abstract: Discussed herein is an outboard motor comprising a transom bracket adapted to be fixed to a boat transom, a stern bracket having an upper end and extending downwardly from the upper end and including a first mounting arrangement located below the upper end at a first distance and second mounting arrangement located below the upper end at a second distance greater than the first distance, a tilt pivot pivotally connecting the transom bracket and the upper end of the stern bracket for swinging movement about a horizontal axis of the stern bracket relative to the transom bracket, a swivel bracket having a generally upright leg including opposite ends, a second pivot connected to the swivel bracket adjacent one of the ends of the upright leg and to one of the first and second mounting arrangements for affording swinging movement about a horizontal axis of the swivel bracket relative to the stern bracket, a hydraulic cylinder connected to the swivel bracket adjacent the other of the ends of the upright leg and to

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a marine propulsion device comprising a transom bracket adapted to be mounted on the transom of a boat, a propulsion unit assembly including a rotatably mounted propelling element, and linkage connecting the propulsion unit assembly and the transom bracket for movement of the propulsion unit assembly relative to the transom bracket between a running position and a second elevated position spaced from the running position and against other material movement of the propulsion unit assembly relative to the transom bracket.

Abstract: An arrangement for steerably mounting an outboard motor on a boat in which the mounting is effected such that the steering axis of rotation of the motor is angled rearwardly so that the center of gravity of the motor lies at or forward of the axis. The outboard motor has a lower pivotal attachment point generally forward of the motor drive shaft and preferably above and/or forward of the hydraulic center of pressure on the lower motor gear case housing. The upper pivotal attachment of the outboard motor may be effected by a single pivot point generally rearward of the motor drive shaft or by the provision of a virtual pivot point to provide the desired angle for the axis of rotation. The virtual pivot point is obtained through the use of a linkage arrangement including a pair of links. The links are pivotally attached to the rear of the boat at their first ends and pivotally attached on opposite sides of the lower gear case housing at their other ends.

Abstract: A light weight one piece bracket for supporting an outboard motor in rearwardly spaced relation to the transom of a boat, the bracket being formed by U-shaped tubular frame members held in spaced relation to each other by struts and having transom mounting pads united with the free ends of the frame member legs at one end of the bracket and having motor mounting pads united with the opposite ends of the frame member.

Abstract: A bracket for supporting an outboard motor in a tilted position, particularly where the motor is associated with a boat during transport on a trailer. The bracket is preferably of a substantially H-shaped configuration defined by a rod-shaped thrust member and a hollow cylinder-shaped pivot member disposed with their longitudinal axes in parallel and secured together in a spaced relationship to opposite ends of a bridging member. The pivot member is secured between the conventional tilt lock arms of the motor clamp by the existing locking pin. The first member is disposed against the conventional thrust surface of the motor frame and clamped thereagainst by the same existing lock mechanism which normally secures the locking pin to the thrust surface.

Abstract: A trolling motor bracket having a pivoting "breakaway" feature to protect the shaft of a trolling motor, and a shaft rotating feature, which bracket is characterized by a shaft bracket having a split housing and designed to adjustably receive the trolling motor shaft; a bracket hinge pivotally attached to the shaft bracket, and breakaway pins for friction engagement with a cooperating slot in the shaft bracket to facilitate downward pivoting of the shaft bracket and trolling motor with respect to the bracket hinge when the trolling motor encounters an underwater obstacle; and a support bracket mounted on a conventional trolling motor lift bracket attached to the boat, and attached to the bracket hinge. The trolling motor can be pivotally adjusted with respect to the bow of the boat by operation of the bracket hinge, and the pressure required to effect downward pivoting of the shaft bracket and trolling motor shaft on the bracket hinge can be controlled by adjusting the breakaway pins.

Abstract: The invention provides a mounting apparatus for outboard trolling motors. A linkage having equal length bars is pivotally mounted to the outboard motor swivel bracket (14) and to a mounting bracket (13) to constrain the outboard motor (10) to rotate 90 degrees between its operating position and its retracted position as the linkage arms (15, 19) rotate approximately 180 degrees. A latch (24) secures the swivel bracket (14) to the mounting bracket (13) in the operating position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an outboard motor comprising transom bracket adapted to be fixed to the transom of a boat, a propulsion unit supporting a thrust producing element, and a bracket assembly connecting the propulsion unit to the transom bracket so as to provide for pivotal steering movement of the propulsion unit relative to the transom bracket and for tilting of the propulsion unit relative to the transom bracket about a tilt axis located rearwardly of the transom, which bracket assembly connecting the propulsion unit to the transom bracket includes a steering arm connected to the propulsion unit and extending forwardly therefrom below the tilt axis and having a forward end terminating rearwardly of the transom.

Abstract: Discussed herein is an outboard motor comprising a transom bracket adapted to be fixed to a boat transom, a stern bracket having an upper end and extending downwardly from the upper end and including a first mounting arrangement located below the upper end at a first distance and second mounting arrangement located below the upper end at a second distance greater than the first distance, a tilt pivot pivotally connecting the transom bracket and the upper end of the stern bracket for swinging movement about a horizontal axis of the stern bracket relative to the transom bracket, a swivel bracket having a generally upright leg including opposite ends, a second pivot connected to the swivel bracket adjacent one of the ends of the upright leg and to one of the first and second mounting arrangements for affording swinging movement about a horizontal axis of the swivel bracket relative to the stern bracket, a hydraulic cylinder connected to the swivel bracket adjacent the other of the ends of the upright leg and to

Abstract: A trim and tilt arrangement for an outboard drive includes an elongated support pivoted at their forward ends on the lower part of the rudder post and at their rearward ends interconnected by a connection which with the aid of elongated slots in both side walls of the outboard drive casing passes therethrough. An engagement in the outboard drive engages from behind the connecting means. Trim and/or tilt motion is achieved by either varying the length of the supporting means, or the relative position of the engagement means with respect to the outboard drive and this is accomplished from a remote-control station to the driver. The engagement is releasably secured to the connection by specially adapted locking devices which release in response to lower rearward force in forward drive and higher force in reverse drive.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a marine propulsion device comprising a bracket adapted to be fixed to the transom of a boat and including a generally planar mounting surface engaged with the boat transom when the bracket is boat mounted, which bracket also includes a lower part having a lower bearing with a steering axis which extends generally vertically when the bracket is boat mounted, a member including a lower portion extending in the lower bearing and a pair of laterally spaced arms connected to the lower portion and respectively including upper horizontal bearings having a common axis located in spaced relation above the lower bearing, a steering arm fixed to the member for steerably rotating the member within the lower bearing about the generally vertical axis, a propulsion unit including a powerhead and a lower unit extending fixedly downwardly from the powerhead and including a rotatably mounted propeller, and trunnions on the powerhead adjacent the top thereof and received in the upper horizontal bearings for

Abstract: An adjustable basketball goal is mounted on a parallelogram supporting structure that permits the goal to be adjusted to different heights from 6 to 10 feet. The goal is raised and lowered by threaded members between portions of the supporting structure that provide sufficient mechanical advantage so that the adjustment can be easily made. The supporting structure also is designed to permit the goal to be secured directly to the supporting structure rather than just the backboard thereby minimizing the breaking off of the goals by a player hanging onto the rim. An adjustable length tension member extends between front and rear vertical supports of the supporting structure to take up slack in the structure as its pivotal connections wear with age.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an outboard motor comprising a transom bracket adapted to be connected to a boat transom, a propulsion unit which is mounted to the transom bracket for pivotal steering movement of the propulsion unit in a horizontal plane and for pivotal movement of the propulsion unit in a vertical plane between a lowermost running position and a full tilt position, which propulsion unit mounting includes a first pivot connecting an intermediate bracket to the transom bracket for pivotal movement of the intermediate bracket relative to the transom bracket about a first pivot axis which is horizontal when the transom bracket is boat mounted, whereby to enable movement of the propulsion unit through a tilt range, a second pivot connecting a swivel bracket to the intermediate bracket for pivotal movement of the swivel bracket with the intermediate bracket and relative to the intermediate bracket about a second pivot axis parallel to the first pivot axis, whereby to enable movement of the propulsion unit thr

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bracket assembly for supporting an outboard motor from a boat transom so as to permit tilting of the outboard motor substantially wholly in the area aft of the transom, which bracket assembly comprises a transom bracket adapted to be fixed to the boat transom and including an upper end having a bore which is horizontal when the transom bracket is boat mounted, a tilt pin extending in the bore, and a tilt member including an upper end having a bore receiving the tilt member and a lower part including a generally vertically extending outboard motor mounting member located substantially below the tilt pin and substantially rearwardly of the tilt pin.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a marine propulsion device comprising a transom bracket adapted to be connected to a boat transom, a first pivot connecting a stern bracket to the transom bracket for pivotal movement of the stern bracket relative to the transom bracket about a first pivot axis which is horizontal when the transom bracket is boat mounted, a second pivot connecting a swivel bracket to the stern bracket below the first pivot for pivotal movement of the swivel bracket with the stern bracket and relative to the stern bracket about a second pivot axis parallel to the first pivot axis, a king pin pivotally connecting a propulsion unit including a rotatably mounted propeller to the swivel bracket for steering movement of the propulsion unit relative to the swivel bracket about a generally vertical axis and for common pivotal movement with the swivel bracket in a vertical plane about the first and second horizontal axes, a trim cylinder-piston assembly pivotally connected to the stern bracket and to the swivel bra

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an outboard motor comprising a transom bracket adapted to be fixed to a boat transom and having a generally flat mounting surface for engagement with the back of the transom, a swivel bracket, a pivot on the swivel bracket and on the transom bracket rearwardly of the mounting surface for pivotally connecting the swivel bracket and the transom bracket for tilting movement between a normal operating position and a raised tilt position and about a tilt axis which is generally horizontal when the transom bracket is fixed to the boat transom, a propulsion unit including a powerhead and a lower unit rigidly secured to the powerhead, and a pivot connected to the propulsion unit and located below the powerhead and connected to the swivel bracket for pivotally connecting the propulsion unit and the swivel bracket for steering movement about an axis transverse to the tilt axis and such that the propulsion unit remains rearwardly of the plane of the transom bracket mounting surface throughout movemen

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an outboard motor comprising a transom bracket adapted to be fixedly mounted to a boat transom, an intermediate bracket, a pivot connecting the intermediate bracket to the transom bracket for pivotal movement of the intermediate bracket in a vertical plane about a first axis which is horizontal when the transom bracket is boat mounted, a propulsion unit including a propeller, a king pin connecting the propulsion unit to the intermediate bracket for pivotal sterring movement of the propulsion unit in a horizontal plane relative to the intermediate bracket, a pivot link, a pivot connecting the pivot link to the transom bracket for pivotal movement about a second axis parallel to the first axis, an extensible link having opposite ends, a pivot connecting one of the opposite ends of the extensible link to the pivot link about a third axis parallel to the first axis, a pivot connecting the other of the opposite ends of the extensible link to the intermediate bracket about a fourth axis parallel

Abstract: A support arm assembly for boat trailers which is connectable to the drive column of an outboard motor to prevent wear and damage to the boat transom during traveling on the highways or during storage. The support arm assembly comprises a pivotal support arm which is slidably disposed through a bracket member carried by the rear end of the boat trailer whereby the support arm may be retracted under or within the trailer when not in use.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intermediate support, intended in use to be fixed on the transom or stern of a boat and carries at its free end facing away from the transom a clamping board or plate, on which can be fixed a standard production outboard motor. The intermediate support is provided with a pivot bearing having a vertical or slightly inclined axis, so that the clamping board carrying the outboard motor can be swung to such an extent from a first position, in which the clamping board is disposed parallel to the transom of the boat, to a position in which it extends, for example, parallel to the length direction of the boat. As a supplementary feature, the clamping board of the intermediate support may be adjustable in height.

Abstract: A readily retractable sonar sensor system having a sensor carried by a rod slidably mounted in a sleeve which is located in spaced relation to the axis of rotation of a disc upon which the sleeve is fixedly supported, the latter extending normally to the radius of the disc. The disc is pivotally mounted on a plate which is supported by a C-clamp connected to its peripheral portion and mounted on a boat transom. Spring means surrounding the pivot pin urges the disc and plate together, causing matching projections on the disc to extend into openings in the plate to releasably control relative rotation therebetween, so that when the rod is swung to generally horizontal orientation, the sensor swings rearwardly and upwardly out of the water.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting an outboard motor on a boat includes a pair of guide tracks which are adapted to be mounted on the boat and a carriage slidably mounted in the tracks. A motor mounting plate is pivotally mounted on the carriage and is pivotable between a generally horizontal storage position and a generally vertical use position. An outboard motor can be clamped on the motor mounting plate, and when the motor is to be stored, the motor mounting plate is pivoted to its storage position to raise the motor out of the water, and the carriage is moved forwardly on the guide tracks to move the motor into the hull of the boat.

Abstract: An outboard motor mounting arrangement including a mounting bracket adapted to be mounted on a boat hull, a support bracket mounted on the elongated motor tube for relative rotational and axial movement, a support arm pivotally connected to the support bracket and to the mounting bracket for pivotal movement of the outboard motor between a generally upright operating position and a generally horizontal storage position parallel to the boat hull, and a steering friction member mounted on the motor tube for adjustable frictional engagement therewith.

Abstract: A motor mount bracket for use in combination with a twin-hull sail boat, to which an outboard motor can be affixed, and which can support the motor in a running location with its screw in the water between the hulls, or in a stowed location with its screw out of the water. The bracket has a stand-off for attachment to the aft-most cross-strut of the sail boat, and an arm pivotally connected at its forward end to the stand-off at a pivot-point that is below and somewhat aft of the cross-strut. A motor mount is at the aft-end of the arm. The arm pivots through a vertical sweep between the running location and the stowed location.

Abstract: A safety mount for a trolling motor including a clamp for attachment to the stern of a boat, a hollow mounting block pivotally mounted to the clamp, a detent arrangement disposed within the interior area defined by the block and for normally maintaining the block in abutting relationship with the clamp (the trolling motor being in operative position in the water), and a latch for latching the motor out of the water. The detent arrangement is so constructed that if the motor strikes an underwater object, the block will be pivoted with respect to the clamp and move the motor out of engagement with the object. Once the object is passed, the weight of the motor will move the block back to its normal operating position. The motor may be manually pivoted out of the water, and the block latched so that the motor remains in its inoperative position.