Abstract: Boat hull with outboard drive unit, said drive unit (5) comprising an underwater housing (6) mounted on the outside of the hull bottom (1) and a gear housing (11) mounted on the inside of the hull bottom and joined to the underwater housing. Between the underwater housing and the gear housing there is fixed a mounting plate (20), which, together with a screw-down plate (24), with elastic ring (23, 27) inserts, fixes the drive unit to a flange (4), which is made on the inside of a well (3) surrounding an opening (2) in the hull bottom.

Abstract: The present invention relates to saddle-riding type watercraft and other small watercraft. In an embodiment, the invention is a small watercraft capable of reducing noise by utilizing the sponson. For example, a small watercraft is provided with a sponson made of synthetic resin, characterized in that within the sponson there has been fixed a weight matched to the frequency of the hull to thereby have a function as a dynamic damper. In an embodiment, the weight is a plate-shaped weight made of metal along the longitudinal direction of the sponson. In an embodiment, the weight is embedded in the sponson along the longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: A marine vessel propulsion assembly has an elastically suspended gearbox with an output drive shaft guided in an axial bearing with a rigidly suspended bearing housing. Free space is provided in the axial bearing for allowing movement of the output drive shaft in the radial direction, wherein the output drive shaft is freely movable radially within the free space. A supporting ring with sliding elements for axial guidance of the output drive shaft is arranged in the axial bearing. The supporting ring is hydraulically supported by a large number of pistons so that the supporting ring can match itself to angular displacements of the output drive shaft and can always completely and uniformly support the sliding elements on the bearing circumference.

Abstract: A dampening assembly used in watercraft to isolate the motor from the deck of the watercraft. In an embodiment of the invention, a frame including cross-members and a plurality of brackets supports the deck. The dampening assembly of the present invention extends from the brackets of the frame to the motor and retains the motor at a position ensuring the motor does not contact the frame. The only path available to the vibrations generated by the motor is represented by the dampening assemblies that direct the vibrations to the brackets and tubes, thereby eliminating the high amplitude, low frequency vibrations that readily transfer throughout the deck and frame structure. In this manner, the vibrations are prevented from traveling directly through the cross-members of the frame and into the deck of the watercraft.

Abstract: A dampening assembly used in watercraft to isolate the motor from the deck of the watercraft. In an embodiment of the invention, a frame including cross-members and a plurality of brackets supports the deck. The dampening assembly of the present invention extends from the brackets of the frame to the motor and retains the motor at a position ensuring the motor does not contact the frame. The only path available to the vibrations generated by the motor is represented by the dampening assemblies that direct the vibrations to the brackets and tubes, thereby eliminating the high amplitude, low frequency vibrations that readily transfer throughout the deck and frame structure. In this manner, the vibrations are prevented from traveling directly through the cross-members of the frame and into the deck of the watercraft.

Abstract: An engine suitable for mounting in a small planing boat, which both lowers the center of the gravity of the boat, and enables a degree of freedom in arranging accessories. Balancers are arranged on the left and on the right of a crankshaft on a parting face of an engine. The engine is mounted in the body of the small planing boat surrounded by a hull and a deck. A starter motor and an idle gear of one balancer are arranged on the side opposite the starter motor, with the crankshaft between them. Also disposed between the idle gear and the starter motor is a cylinder. An oil tank is provided at the front of the engine, and two oil supply passages leading to the balancer supports are formed in the case of the oil tank.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed for connecting a drive axle to a propeller. A drive member is configured to mount on a drive axle, a tubular member is coupled to the propeller, and a resilient member is configured to be positioned between the drive member and the tubular member. The drive member has an axis and includes a plurality of radially outwardly extending tabs. The tubular member is coupled to the propeller and has an axis and a plurality of radially inwardly extending tabs. The resilient member has an axis and is configured to be positioned between the outwardly extending tabs and the inwardly extending tabs. Furthermore, the resilient member is mounted coaxially with the drive member and the tubular member.

Abstract: A center frame 64 fixed to a lower end of a swivel shaft 62 of an outboard engine system by a bolt 79 includes a swivel shaft extension 641 extending downwards from the lower end of the swivel shaft 62, and a core metal 642 which extends laterally from a lower end of the swivel shaft extension 641 and has a lower mount rubber 80 integrally baked thereto. The lower mount rubber 80 is restrained on a rear surface of the extension case 42. Thus, the distance between an upper mount rubber mounted at an upper portion of the swivel shaft 62 and the lower mount rubber 80 mounted at a lower portion of the swivel shaft 62 can be increased without downward extension of the swivel shaft 62 itself to enhance the anti-vibration effect, while avoiding an increase in extra weight and an increase in cost.

Abstract: A torsional damper is provided for an outboard motor and disposed between a flywheel and the engine of the outboard motor. The torsional damper is also shaped to be disposed within a cavity of the flywheel formed by a plate portion and a skirt portion of the flywheel. The torsional damper comprises an inner member that is attached to the flywheel, an outer wheel that operates as a spring mass, and a resilient central member that is made of an elastomeric material and disposed between the inner and outer members.

Abstract: In an outboard engine system, an inertia force a generated longitudinally by a piston 14 is countervailed by an inertia force b generated by a crankshaft 15, and inertia forces c and d subsidiarily laterally generated vibrate a body of the outboard engine system laterally about a phantom center point C of vibration. At this time, an elastomeric member 74 resiliently supporting the system body on a hull has a rigidity in a tangent direction (in the direction of L3) about the phantom center point C of vibration, which is set to be lower than a rigidity in a radial direction (in the direction of L2) about the phantom center point C of vibration. Therefore, the lateral vibration is reduced effectively due to the lower rigidity of the elastomeric member 74. Thrusts e and f generated by a propeller and acting in a longitudinal direction (in the direction of L1) are transmitted to the hull through the elastomeric member 74.

Abstract: A hull (11) has mounted thereon a number of accelerometers (20) arranged to provide a data signal corresponding to movement or vibration of the hull (11) to which each is fixed. The hull (11) and/or a thrust block (18) has mounted thereon a number of mass dampers (21) that are controlled by a detector (23) arranged between the accelerometers (20) and mass dampers (21). The detector (23) calculates from the data signal generated by the accelerometers (20) different modes of resonance so as to determine the onset of the excitation of a particular resonance mode and controls the mass dampers (21) so as to generate forces to selectively dampen the resonance mode.

Abstract: Torque roll, such as in a marine propulsion unit for driving a propeller, is significantly reduced or substantially eliminated by utilizing inflatable elements, such as airbags. One or more airbags engage the top of a propulsion unit mounting surface supported by an elastomeric isolation mount where a torque roll force is substantially upward, and one or more other airbags engage the bottom of a mount for the propulsion unit at a location where the torque roll force is substantially downward. The amount of gas supplied to the airbags is preferably substantially proportional to the torque roll force at each of the airbags. By significantly reducing or substantially eliminating the torque roll of the propulsion unit, the unit can be connected to other components without line shaft couplings.

Abstract: An isolation mounting system is provided for the purpose of supporting a throttle body structure which is completely supported by an elastomeric support, but is held in non-contact association with an air intake manifold in order to effectively isolate the throttle body structure from vibration. This isolation protects potentially delicate components contained within a component housing that is rigidly attached to the throttle body structure.

Abstract: A steering structure of an outboard motor is provided to have high reliability without functional deterioration. The steering structure includes a tilting shaft provided on a bracket device of the outboard motor to pivotally support the outboard motor in such a manner that the outboard motor can tilt vertically. A steering damper is disposed on the outboard motor, wherein the steering damper includes a damper cylinder and a piston rod that extends inside the damper cylinder and protrudes outwardly from the damper cylinder in a transverse direction. Openings at opposite ends of the damper cylinder are closed by a piston stopper, which slidably supports the piston rod and maintains the inside of the damper cylinder fluidtight, to form a fluid chamber. A damper piston is provided at the central portion of the piston rod in the fluid chamber to partition the fluid chamber into right and left chambers.

Abstract: A swivel drive assembly for an electrically powered boat. The swivel drive assembly comprising a housing which has a propeller shaft extending therethrough and a propeller mechanically coupled to the propeller shaft. The swivel drive assembly further includes a turning post having a hollow interior mechanically coupled to the housing. A drive shaft is mechanically coupled to the propeller shaft and is disposed within the hollow interior of the turning post and the housing. The swivel drive assembly further includes an electric motor mechanically coupled to the drive shaft and operable to spin the propeller thereby. In this respect, the rotation of the turning post is operative to point the housing and the propeller in a desired direction to facilitate steering of the boat.

Abstract: A jet-propelled boat has a hull, a mounting adapter mounted to the hull, a water jet propulsion system mounted to the mounting adapter, and seals arranged at the interface of the hull and the mounting adapter. The seals are made of a vibration isolation material such as rubber. The mounting adapter has a mounting flange which opposes a portion of the hull transom. A first seal is a generally planar layer of flexible vibration isolation material arranged between and in contact with the transom and the mounting flange. The mounting adapter also has an inlet housing which sits inside an inlet ramp formed in the hull. The inlet ramp has a recess for receiving a leading portion of the inlet housing. A second seal is a bead of flexible vibration isolation material placed in the recess. The bead sits between and in contact with the inlet ramp and the leading portion of the inlet housing.

Abstract: A marine propulsion housing arrangement includes an improved construction for inhibiting an influx of water into the housing and for protecting the components thereof. A marine outboard drive comprises a drive unit and at least a swivel bracket that supports the drive unit for pivotal movement with a steering shaft. At least one mount assembly is provided for unifying the drive unit and the steering shaft. The mount assembly includes at least one mount members affixed to the drive unit and a hub member united with the mount member. The hub member is connected to both the drive unit and the steering shaft so as to unify them. A mount cover generally covers both of the mount member and the hub member.

Abstract: A support system is provided for an outboard motor which uses four connectors attached to a support structure and to an engine system for isolating vibration from being transmitted to the marine vessel to which the outboard is attached. Each connector comprises an elastomeric portion for the purpose of isolating the vibration. Furthermore, the four connectors are disposed in a common plane which is generally perpendicular to a central axis of a driveshaft of the outboard motor. Although precise perpendicularity with the driveshaft axis is not required, it has been determined that if the plane extending through the connectors is within forty-five degrees of perpendicularity with the driveshaft axis, improved vibration isolation can be achieved. A support structure, or support saddle, completely surrounds the engine system in the plane of the connectors.

Abstract: The escape of acoustic energy via an opening in a motor housing penetrated by a steering arm is reduced by installing a pair of acoustic seals. The seals have respective membranes which extend across respective portions of the opening in the housing. These membranes are flexible, self-supporting and substantially block the transmission therethrough of acoustic wave energy in the range of 1,000 to 3,000 hertz. The acoustic seals installed in the housing opening, in combination with a vibro-acoustic treatment applied on the inner surface of the motor housing, suppress noise produced by the motor.

Abstract: An outboard motor which include an engine holder, an engine disposed above the engine holder in a state wherein the outboard motor is mounted to a hull, a mount unit including upper and lower mount devices for mounting the outboard motor to the hull and a bracket through which the upper and lower mount devices are mounted to the hull, an elastic thrust stopper disposed between the bracket and a body of the outboard motor, and a propeller driven in accordance with the engine operation. In such outboard motor, the distance between an axis of the upper mount device and an axis of the elastic thrust stopper both extending in a direction parallel to an axis of the propeller is set to be larger than a distance between axes of the upper and lower mount devices which extend in a direction parallel to the axis of the propeller.

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 marine propulsion housing arrangement includes an improved construction for inhibiting an influx of water into the housing and for protecting the components thereof. A marine outboard drive comprises a drive unit and at least a swivel bracket that supports the drive unit for pivotal movement with a steering shaft. At least one mount assembly is provided for unifying the drive unit and the steering shaft. The mount assembly includes at least one mount members affixed to the drive unit and a hub member united with the mount member. The hub member is connected to both the drive unit and the steering shaft so as to unify them. A mount cover generally covers both of the mount member and the hub member.

Abstract: A marine drive transmission includes an improved shock-absorbing coupling mechanism. Engine power is transmitted to a propulsion device through a drive shaft and driven shaft. The drive shaft is coupled to the driven shaft by a coupling arrangement which has a first coupling mechanism and a second coupling mechanism. The second coupling mechanism is spaced apart from the first coupling mechanism in a direction along a common axis of the shafts. The shafts are coupled with each other selectively by one of the first and second coupling mechanisms. The first coupling mechanism desirably includes an elastic member or a viscosity coupling. The second coupling mechanism desirably includes a toothed mechanism, which functions as the primary coupling between the drive and driven shafts (i.e., overrides the first coupling) once a predetermines load has been applied to the drive shaft.

Abstract: A support apparatus for a marine propulsion system in a marine vessel is provided with a compliant member that is attachable to the transom of a marine vessel. In certain applications, the compliant member is directly attached to an intermediate plate and to an external frame member that is, in turn, attached directly to the transom of the marine vessel. The intermediate plate is attached directly to components of the marine propulsion system to provide support for the marine propulsion system relative to the transom, but while maintaining non-contact association between the marine propulsion system and the transom.

Abstract: An apparatus for reducing vibration on a ship with at least two drive shafts by determining and utilizing an optimum angular offset which corresponds to a minimum vibration level. The apparatus comprises a servo-control circuit for servo-controlling the angular difference between the two shafts to a reference value. A calibration circuit determines the optimum angular offset between the shafts corresponding to the minimum vibration level. A control circuit responds to a control signal by actuating in succession the calibration circuit and then the servo-control circuit, wherein the optimum angular offset is set to the reference value.

Abstract: In an outboard motor, a balancer shaft is arranged in a crank chamber substantially in parallel to a crank shaft disposed in an engine unit so as to extend perpendicularly in an operative state of an outboard motor and end portions of the balancer shaft are supported by bearings. The end portions of the crank shaft and the balancer shaft are covered and sealed by a seal member straddling over both the end portions thereof.

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: In an outboard engine, a support member for supporting a drive shaft and an exhaust pipe within an extension case can be cooled by outside water pumped by utilizing the exhaust pressure from the engine. The inside of the extension case is divided, by the support member for supporting the drive shaft and the exhaust pipe, into an upper chamber communicating with the open air, and a lower chamber into which outside water is introduced, so that the exhaust gas from the exhaust pipe is discharged into the lower chamber. Both the upper and lower chambers are in communication with each other through a communication pipe. Thus, during operation of the engine, the support member and the depending members are cooled by the outside water forced up from the lower chamber through the communication pipe into the upper chamber.

Abstract: A nonresonant boat motor for imparting motion to a boat without generating a substantial level of sound. The nonresonant boat motor includes a spiral spring coupled to an axle assembly, a propeller shaft coupled to the axle assembly, a ratchet assembly for providing tension in the spring, and an axle rotation control assembly.

Abstract: A vibrational damper reduces torsional vibration within a crankshaft of a marine engine. The vibrational damper is located on an end of the crankshaft opposite of the flywheel and includes an inertia ring that adds additional mass to this opposite end. In addition, the vibrational damper includes an elastic member that suspends the inertia ring about the crankshaft. The elastic member effectively dampens torsional vibrations. The torsional damper desirably is cooled by an air flow so as to maintain it's dampening efficiency. A ventilation duct, which is positioned directly above the vibrational damper, supplies the cooling air. Cooling is enhanced by locating a bilge system inlet below and slightly behind the vibrational damper. An air flow stream occurs between the duct and the bilge inlet and across the torsional damper to cool the torsional damper.

Abstract: A vibration dampening system incorporates an inertia mass that is disposed within a hollow portion of an impeller structure. The inertia mass is attached to one or more elastomeric members which are, in turn, attached to an inside surface of a tubular portion of the impeller structure. The annular inertia mass and its elastomeric legs are particularly designed to dampen and counteract a particular frequency at which the propulsion system vibrates when the internal combustion engine is operated at idle speed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a vibration damper having a housing formed by a shell part (1) and a base part (2), in which housing a pressure cavity (3) is located, which cavity at least partially is delimited by a membrane (4) of elastomer material. A pin (5) for transmitting vibrations to the membrane is fixed to the membrane and protrudes through the housing to the outside. The pin is fixed to the membrane by means of a plate (10) enclosed within the membrane, which plate (10) is dome-shaped and can be made of resilient material, such as spring steel. The membrane is attached to the shell part (1) by means of a type of adhesive joint at the location of the transition between the base (8) of the shell part and the side wall (9) of the shell part. The plate enclosed within the membrane can act as a leaf spring.

Abstract: A jet drive unit is mounted within a jet propelled watercraft in a fashion which prevents vibrations due to the operation of the craft's impeller system from transmitting to the hull. The power transmitting shaft system connecting the water jet unit impeller with the craft's engine is made through an elastic, vibration dampening coupling. Further, the water jet unit casing is mounted to the hull through a plurality of vibration insulating connector assemblies. Thus undesirable hull vibration, and its accompanying noise, may be eliminated.

Abstract: The present invention is a trolling boat motor assembly that provides a motor displaced above the water line which is connected to a propeller shaft below the water line by one of a belt drive assembly, worm gear assembly, or flexible cable drive assembly. The motor is housed above the water line to limit the amount of noise transmitted through the water. There are noise insulating bushings placed beneath the motor to further limit the transmission of noise into the water and thus disturbing the marine life therein. There is a noise inversion device that transmits a signal 180 degrees out of phase from noise detected in the water, thereby reducing the amount of audible noise.

Abstract: A outboard motor mounting system where there is a device for connecting the steering shaft to the drive shaft housing and lower unit comprised of an attaching bracket at least partially encircling and engaging the drive shaft housing and lower unit. There is also a splash plate to deflect water splashed by the driveshaft housing and lower unit that is formed integrally with the attaching bracket comprising a surface extending forwardly and laterally from the main body of the attaching bracket.

Abstract: A damper which can be easily fitted to the engine E of a personal watercraft W having little space, said damper damping the torsional vibration caused by the torsional stress acting on the crankshaft 1 of the engine E mounted in a personal watercraft W. A flange 2, which is a component of the coupling D that couples the crankshaft 1 and the propeller shaft 11 of a propulsion pump P, is fixed to the end of the crankshaft 1 which is adjacent to the pump P. The damper includes a damping mass fixed via an elastomeric member 4 to the periphery of a flange 2 in such a manner that the mass 5 can elastically move with respect to the crankshaft 1 in the direction of rotation.

Abstract: An outboard motor incorporating a mounting assembly for resiliently connecting the steering shaft to the driveshaft housing. The mounting assembly also includes locating an attachment bracket on the driveshaft housing juxtaposed to a box shaped section of the internal cavity of the driveshaft housing.

Abstract: A propeller is made up of a propelling unit having a plurality of blades, a driving unit for driving the propelling unit, and a plurality of deformable transmission units located between the propelling unit and the driving unit such that the transmission units are retained in the retaining slots of the propelling unit and the driving unit. The transmission units are tubular in shape and capable of deforming to absorb an impact force exerting on the transmission units in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the transmission units, so as to safeguard the structural integrity of the propeller at such time when the propeller in motion is impacted on by a foreign object.

Abstract: A propulsion system includes an improved propeller design which increases the durability of the propeller for enhanced rotational vibration damping, while simplifying the structure of the propeller. A rubber coupling is placed within a space that is secured between a propeller hub and an inner member of the propeller. The rubber coupling resiliently couples the propeller hub to the inner member with only the inner member and the propeller hub maintaining the space in which the rubber coupling is placed. The substantially constant size of the space generally isolates the rubber coupling from cyclic tension and compression stresses in the axiel and radial directions as the propeller rotates to improve the durability of the rubber coupling.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for an outboard motor having a body which is connected to a watercraft mounting bracket by at least one mount is disclosed. The mount includes a resilient isolating member having a spring constant in a direction parallel to an axis extending from the front to the rear of the motor which is greater than its spring constant in direction parallel to a second line extending transverse to the first line. So arranged, the frequency of the excitation force applied to the isolating member over normal engine operating speeds does not correspond to the natural frequency of the isolating member in either direction, and resonant modes are avoided.

Abstract: A structure for mounting control sensors in an engine of an outboard motor permits a reduced number of components for attaching control sensors, a higher degree of freedom for laying out the parts constituting the engine, efficient wiring, further improved vibration insulating properties, and use of a throttle body employed for an engine of other equipment than the outboard motor. A discrete sensor mounting holder, as a single unit, which is composed of a vibration-proof member and which holds an intake air temperature detecting sensor and an atmospheric pressure detecting sensor, respectively, is fixed to an engine of the outboard motor, the engine being provided with a fuel injecting unit and the intake air temperature detecting sensor and the atmospheric pressure detecting sensor for controlling the fuel injecting unit.

Abstract: The cowl of an outboard motor is provided with resilient pads that are disposed on opposite sides of a steering mechanism with a purpose of reducing vibratory motion of the cowl when an engine is operated at idle speed. The resilient pads are held in place by brackets which are attached to the lower cowl of the outboard motor. The two resilient pads are disposed on opposite sides of the swivel tube head of the steering mechanism.

Abstract: An outboard motor comprises, in an installed or mounted state, an engine holder, an engine located to an upper portion of the engine holder, a drive shaft housing located to a lower portion of the engine holder for housing a drive shaft extending downward from the engine, and an oil pan formed to the engine holder, the oil pan being provided with a wall section to which steering brackets are secured through upper mounts. A first seal member is disposed at a mating surface portion of an upper surface of the drive shaft housing and a lower surface of the oil pan and a second seal member is disposed at a mating surface of an upper surface of the oil pan and a lower surface of the engine to thereby expose the drive shaft between the first and second seal members.

Abstract: A shock absorbing drive sleeve (402, FIGS. 28+) mounts a marine drive propeller (12) to a propeller shaft (22) and has an asymmetric spring rate such that the sleeve has a higher spring rate and greater torque bearing capability for the forward boat direction, and a softer spring rate and greater shock absorption for the reverse boat direction, to protect the weaker reverse drive components of the gear train.

Abstract: An outboard engine assembly for use on a boat includes an engine having a substantially vertical crankshaft and a pair of banks of vertically juxtaposed horizontal cylinders, the banks being arranged in a V shape, the cylinders of the banks having axes angularly spaced from each other by an angle of 90.degree. or smaller. The outboard engine assembly has a propeller operatively connected to a downwardly extending vertical shaft coupled to the crankshaft. The engine and the vertical shaft is accommodated in a case assembly. The engine and the case assembly are installed on the hull of the boat by upper and lower support members. Vibroisolating rubber dampers are disposed between the boat hull and the upper and lower support members for isolating vibrations from the engine from the boat hull.

Abstract: An arrangement for damping vibrations transmitted from an engine of a small watercraft to its hull even while the ship is travelling at high speed. Its main engine is mounted on the bed of the ship by fixing its legs to the bed through a fixing element including rubber mounting members. This arrangement further includes an engine movement restricting member for preventing the engine from moving relative to the hull.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a marine propeller comprising a marine propeller comprising an inner bushing adapted to be mounted on a propeller shaft for common rotation therewith and having an axis and an outer surface, a resilient bushing fixed to said outer surface of said inner bushing and having a cylindrical outer surface extending, when relaxed, at a first radial distance from said bushing axis, an outer bushing having an inner bore defined by a lobular surface having a maximum radial distance from said bushing axis less than said first radial distance, receiving said resilient bushing in a compressed condition and with said lobular surface in continuous circumferentially extending engagement with said outer surface of said resilient bushing, and comprising a series of inwardly concave cylindrical segments, and a series of blades extending radially outwardly from said outer bushing.

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 an outboard motor comprising means adapted for connection to a boat transom and including a swivel bracket having a kingpin bore, a propulsion unit comprising a power head including an internal combustion engine, a lower unit fixed to the power head and including a drive shaft having a vertically extending axis, being driven by the engine, and adapted to drive a propeller, a forwardly facing surface located on the propulsion unit in forwardly spaced relation to the drive shaft axis, a kingpin extending in the kingpin bore and including an upper end, a steering arm connected to the upper end of the kingpin for rotation in common with the kingpin, and vibration isolation means connecting the steering arm and the propulsion unit and located above the upper end of the kingpin and forwardly of the forwardly facing surface on the propulsion unit.

Abstract: An extension case in which an oil pan is accommodated includes on its left and right side surfaces mount receiving recesses for receiving a pair of lower mounts, respectively, and further an oil drain recess on the right side surface to which a drain bolt is exposed for draining oil from the oil pan. The oil drain recess is formed upwardly of the right mount receiving recess with a partition wall interposed therebetween and these recesses are opened at the right side surface of the extension case. When the extension case is produced by casting with two die parts which are divided into left and right sides, the arrangement makes it possible to form both the recesses simultaneously with use of one of the die parts.