Abstract: A motor mount for attaching a motor, such as a trolling motor, to a boat includes a bracket, a pair of pivotable support arms and a motor support. The bracket may be removably attached to the transom or to the bow of a boat. The bracket, the support arms and the motor support form a 4-bar linkage that permits the motor to be moved between a fully deployed or lowered position and a fully stowed or raised position. As the motor is moved between the deployed and stowed positions, it moves through a first, generally vertical translation phase of motion during which it maintains a generally vertical orientation, and a second, generally pivotal phase, in which it is rotated from the generally vertical orientation to a generally horizontal orientation. An intermediate stowed position is provided just beyond a transition point between the two phases of motion.

Abstract: A trolling motor extension handle bracket for attaching any sufficiently rigid member having a substantially circular cross-section to the handle or shaft of a trolling motor. The bracket has a pivot end and a handle receiving end. The pivot end is pivotally connected to a clamping assembly clamped to the trolling motor. The receiving end has a first semicircular channel formed therein, the channel being perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the bracket. A second semicircular channel is also formed therein perpendicular to the first channel. Either channel is capable of receiving the tubular member which will serve as the trolling motor extension handle. Structures such as broom handles, dowel rods, pipes, and conduit may be utilized as the trolling motor extension handle.

Abstract: A movable handle mounted to a trolling motorhead is disclosed. The handle is pivotally adjustable upwardly and downwardly to suit different positions of a fisherman while controlling the trolling motor. The handle spans across the motorhead and acts as a tiller for pivoting the motor about its axis. The resistance to positional changes is adjustable and protective features are provided to prevent damage to the adjustment mechanism in the event of tightening. The handle incorporates therein various controls for the motorhead.

Abstract: A steering device for a trolling motor attached to a boat which device includes an elongated steering arm slidably secured within a clutch mechanism wherein clutch sleeves are rotatably mounted on an internal shaft causing drag on the steering arm when moved vertically positioning the steering arm at a desired position where horizontal movement of the steering arm steers the boat.

Abstract: A steering handle is pivotally connected to an outboard boat motor so that the handle may pivot freely with respect to the motor about a motor steering axis. A handle engagement arrangement allows the handle to be fixed at a particular orientation on the motor and released as desired to move to another orientation about the motor. The handle engagement arrangement preferably includes a control device positioned at a distal end of the handle. The adjustable handle arrangement allows the motor to be turned 360 degrees while maintaining the steering handle within reach and in a convenient position.

Abstract: A device for controlling an articulating outboard motor bracket is provided. A mounting bracket is affixed to an inner side of a boat's transom. The mounting bracket includes a pair of mounting plates that extend above a top edge of the transom. A lever arm has a first end that is pivotally affixed to the mounting plates. A lever member has an arcuate region that extends from a first end toward a second end thereof. The first end of the lever member is pivotally coupled to the lever arm. The lever member couples to the lever arm at a point proximal to an arcuate portion of the lever arm. A pair of coupling plates pivotally couple the lever member to the lever arm and hold the lever member in axial alignment with the lever arm. A pair of connecting plates pivotally connect a second end of the lever member to a lifting member on the articulating bracket. The lever arm is rotated toward the articulating outboard motor bracket, to lower the bracket into an operating position.

Abstract: A stowage device is provided which allows a trolling motor to be longitudinally raised and held in place. The stowage device has a collar, such as a U-bolt, which fits around the trolling motor shaft. The closed end of the collar is rigidly attached to a supporting structure, such as a boat hull or an attachment to the hull. A cam is rotatably attached to the collar so that it can engage the trolling motor shaft. A handle attached to the cam allows the fisherman to control the rotational position of the cam. The trolling motor shaft is inserted between the closed end of the collar and the cam. With the cam in the unlocked position, the trolling motor shaft is free to move and the trolling motor may be positioned anywhere between its two end positions. In its first end position, the trolling motor propeller is in the water, and in its second end position, the trolling motor propeller is out of the water. For normal trolling use, the trolling motor propeller will be in the water.

Abstract: A marine steering system for an outboard motor (M) has generally parallel cable devices (13, 13A) extending between a steering wheel (8) and outboard Motor (M) of a marine craft. The cable devices (13, 13A) include a pair of fixed control cable housings (14, 14A) and a pair of control cables (16) secured to slidable tubes (28) received within the housings (14, 14A) for sliding movement for steering the outboard motor. An inner control cable housing (14) is externally threaded and the outer control cable housing (14A) has a smooth outer peripheral surface. An internally threaded lubricating nut (52) is threaded on the inner control cable housing (14) for lubricating the telescoping tube or tubular member (28) secured to the control cable (16). A second lubricating nut (60) has a smooth inner bore defining a large diameter bore portion (62) to receive the outer control cable housing (14A) and a smooth small diameter bore portion (64) to receive the sliding tube (28) secured to the control cable (16).

Abstract: Several embodiments of steering controls for connection to larger displacement outboard motors that are normally remotely controlled. Each tiller assembly includes at least a throttle control that is connected to the throttle control cable of the outboard motor and a transmission control that is connected to the transmission control cable of the outboard motor. In addition, embodiments of interlocks are depicted that are supported in the tiller assembly and which control the maximum speed of the engine when the transmission is in neutral or reverse and which also prevents shifting into these speeds when the outboard motor is being operated at speeds higher than the those maximum permitted in their respective transmission speeds.

Abstract: A power steering system is actuated by a controller which includes a Bowden cable having a core and a sheath. The core is connected directly mechanically to a control mechanism and the sheath is connected hydraulically to the control mechanism by a control valve and an operating cylinder. To balance a reaction of the control mechanism on the core and thus undesired steering movements of the power steering system, a brake unit is disposed between the core and the sheath of the Bowden cable to prevent relative movement between the two by means of friction.

Abstract: A power steering system (3) includes a controller (1) and a control mechanism (3), which can be operated by way of a Bowden cable (5) having a core (7) and a sheath (6). The core (7) is connected directly mechanically to the control mechanism (3), and the sheath (6) is connected hydraulically to the control mechanism (3) by way of a control valve (8) and an operating cylinder (9). To prevent oscillations in the closed control circuit of the power steering system, the sheath (6), or the control piston (15) of the control valve (8) connected thereto, is provided with a damping device (18) to dampen the axial movement of the control piston (15). The damping device provides hydraulic damping of the control piston (15).

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for an improved system for introducing a lubricant into a cable mounting tube of a pivotable outboard motor in response to a motorboat steering cable. The improvement comprises a nut body having an end wall, a plurality of bores, a resilient seal installed in an annular recess in a bore, and a grease fitting communicating with one of the plurality of bores. The invention provides a seal between the cable mounting tube and the steering cable to prevent the intrusion of a foreign matter and provides a pathway for lubricating the cable mounting tube.

Abstract: A tiller arm and steering bracket assembly where the tiller arm is pivotally coupled to the steering bracket such that it can be selectively positioned in either a generally horizontal position or a generally vertical position. The tiller arm includes an underside having interference ribs that contact the steering bracket when the tiller arm is placed in the horizontal position. The interference ribs each have a retaining ledge that supports the tiller arm on the head portion of the steering bracket in an upright position substantially perpendicular to the steering bracket when it is placed in the vertical position. The steering bracket has integral crest formations which contact the retaining ledges to provide additional support to the tiller arm when it is placed in the vertical position. A bore formed through the steering bracket accepts a retaining pin that contacts the tiller arm at a point which prevents the tiller arm from unintentionally returning to the horizontal position.

Abstract: Boat propulsion unit, comprising two outboard Propeller drives (3,4), having anti-cavitation plates (7), which are coupled to each other via a tie-bar (10) with a wing profile. In the trim position of the stern drive for low speed, the wing profile has an angle of attack in order to exert a lifting force on the stern drives under the influence of the water flowing past it.

Abstract: The present invention allows fishermen to easily stow the trolling motor and control housing while assuring that damage to the mounting bracket, the trolling motor, and the control housing is minimized. The lower arm of the mounting bracket is secured to the boat. The upper arm of the mounting bracket forms a cantilever that projects from a pivot point. Stress forces will most likely cause metal fatigue to occur on the flange called the "positive stow lock feature" near the pivot point. Shock to the positive stow lock feature is minimized by provision of a rubber-based leg to stabilize the upper arm of the mounting bracket. The suspension of the trolling motor and the control housing limits their downward travel.The bracket member is mounted within the column support bracket on the upper arm of the mounting bracket and is secured in place by an existing pivot pin. A bore on the top surface of the bracket member engages a bore on the top surface of a tubular member with the aid of a roll pin.

Abstract: A boat propelling assembly includes a single support unit which includes a thrust articulation and horizontal and vertical movement members controlled by a horizontal actuation element. Manual or automatic inclination control is also provided by a control system to determine the inclination of the propelling member to which the propeller is engaged, so as to keep the propeller totally or partially submerged.

Abstract: A remote control tiller arm is provided for controlling the operation of an outboard motor. An inverted U-shaped steering boom is attached to the outboard motor and extends over-the motor boat operator. The steering boom includes a throttle mechanism for remotely controlling the speed of the outboard motor. By using the steering boom, the motor board operator can steer the boat from a forward looking position.

Abstract: A power steering system of an outboard motor to be mounted upon the body of a hull and including a steering bracket secured to the body of the hull, a swivel bracket rotatable about a body of the outboard motor and a pair of clamping brackets supporting the swivel bracket, comprises a manual steering unit for manually steering a steering element so as to operate the outboard motor, the manual steering unit including a link mechanism connected to the steering element and connected to the steering bracket, and a power unit operatively connected to the link mechanism of the manual steering unit. The power unit includes an electric motor for applying a steering assist force to the manual steering unit for reducing the steering load during steering operations through means of the link mechanism and also includes a mechanism for converting rotation of the electric motor into linear motion.

Abstract: An auxiliary trim mechanism adapted to be disposed upon the transom of a boat for trimming an adjacent outboard motor. The mechanism comprises a rigid, flat base for attachment to the boat transom, a lever for actuating the mechanism, a foot for contacting and tilting the motor, and adjustable linkage dynamically linking the handle and the foot. The lever comprises an elongated handle adapted to be manipulated by a user for activating the mechanism, a switch manipulated ratchet for yieldably locking the mechanism in various deflected or undeflected positions and an extension deflected by the handle. The foot comprises an arm, a generally rectangular surface comprising a plurality of separate, spaced-apart, user selectable orifices and a pin adapted to be user-secured to one of the orifices for contacting and deflecting the motor.

Abstract: A tiller handle extension for use as a furtherance of a marine type outboard motor tiller control handle by attaching it to a tiller control handle by using an adapter that is modified to fit a tiller control handle. The device is adapted to be used quickly and easily by use of any adapter modified for attaching to virtually all sizes of tiller handles. The device not only permits one to control the throttle on the tiller control handle, but is an extension of the kill button, which stops the motor. The kill button is usually located at the outer end of the motor's tiller control handle. By attaching the present invention to the tiller control handle, the kill button is extended, by use of an actuator within the present invention, to the end of the tiller handle extension. This permits an operator to stop the motor by pushing a button, which is part of an actuator located in the present invention, which in turn depresses the actual kill button on the end of the tiller control handle.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a propulsion unit to a boat, the apparatus comprising structure for connecting the propulsion unit to the boat for pivotal movement relative thereto about a generally vertical steering axis, a tiller handle pivotally mounted on the connecting structure independently of the propulsion unit, and structure for pivoting the propulsion unit in response to pivotal movement of the tiller handle.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement is provided for mounting an outboard drive for movement between a tilted down position through trim adjusted positions to a tilted up out of the water position. The arrangement includes a quadrilateral linkage system and a hydraulic motor device which simultaneously lifts and tilts a motor relative to an associated watercraft. The invention allows the links employed in the linkage system to be constructed so that the cross-sectional areas along their lengthwise axes are greatest along their central regions, whereat they are pivotally connected together, and decreases towards each of their ends, thereby minimizing the weight of the arrangement.

Abstract: An outboard motor comprising a transom bracket which is adapted to be mounted on the transom of a boat and which includes first and second generally horizontally spaced apart portions, a tilt tube which extends through the transom bracket portions and along a generally horizontal tilt axis and which includes a first end portion extending outwardly of the first transom bracket portion and a second end portion extending outwardly of the second transom bracket portion, a swivel bracket mounted on the tilt tube for pivotal movement relative to the transom bracket about the tilt axis, a propulsion unit mounted on the swivel bracket for common movement therewith about the tilt axis and for pivotal movement relative thereto about a generally vertical steering axis, the propulsion unit including a propeller shaft adapted to support a propeller, and a steering arm adapted to be connected to a remote steering system, and structure on both of the tilt tube end portions for permitting the remote steering system to be alt

Abstract: A retractable and storable thruster for a vessel, using a trapezoidal deformably rotatable device producing rectilinear movement inside a well in the vessel's hull. A casing (1) is sealingly fixed on joint planes in a well (2) which is an integral part of the structure (3) of the vessel. Within this casing (1) are folded two arms (4) and (5) pivoting asymmetrically, a motor (10), a stirrup (17) secured to the motor, and a propulsion screw assembly. The two arms (4) and (5), on the one hand, are pivoted at (6) and (7) on the casing (1) and, on the other hand, at (8) and (9) on the stirrup (17) secured to the motor (10). Under manual or mechanical action (X) or (Y) exerted on a lever (12) secured to the arm (4) by a shaft (6), this arm (4) in compound rotation with the triangulation arm (5) causes the deformation of the trapezium obtaining a rectilinear movement in a direction parallel to axis (A Z) of the motor (10) at its axis (11).

Abstract: A tilting mechanism including a tilt locking mechanism for releasably retaining an outboard drive unit in a tilted down position and a tilt holding mechanism for releasably holding the outboard drive unit in a tilted up position is operable by a single operating lever that is movable between three positions. A detent mechanism is included for fixing each of the three operating lever positions.

Abstract: This invention is an articulatable mechanism applicable to a wide variety of situations. The device provides a rotational component as well as a pivotal component providing practical propulsion in polar coordinates instead of customary linear transmission. This device could be used for steering propulsion devices by controlling the orientation and direction of a propeller shaft or rocket exhaust. Another application of this device might be orienting and directing devices such as fire hoses and lasers.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for use with a trolling motor (M) on a fishing boat (B) to raise and lower the motor. A frame (12) is attachable to the boat, and a movable bracket (18) has one end fixedly attached to the motor and its other end rotatably connected to the frame. A lever (34) is connected to the motor to move the motor between its two position. A reversible electric motor (44) drives a gear mechanism (46) to move the lever in one direction when the motor is lowered and in the opposite direction when the motor is raised.

Abstract: A tilting mechanism including a tilt locking mechanism for releasably retaining an outboard drive unit in a tilted down position under normal running conditions and a tilt holding mechanism for releasably holding the outboard drive unit in a tilted up position is constructed and arranged so that a lever of the tilt locking mechanism lever and a holder arm of the holding mechanism pivot about a common axis, preferably about a single support shaft, on the swivel bracket.

Abstract: A lubricant and seal arrangement for the control cable and control cable housing of a marine steering system wherein the control cable is connected at one end to move the control cable longitudinally and at its other end to a tubular member that is telescopically movable in the control cable housing in response to movement of the control cable upon rotation of the steering wheel of the marine system which arrangment includes the tubular control cable housing with a longitudinal bore therethrough to receive the control cable through and into the bore and an open end at the other end of the bore. An inner tubular member extends from said one end of the control cable housing in spaced radial relation thereto to form an annular extending void and a tubular member is connected to the other end of the axial control cable.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a marine propulsion device comprising a transom bracket adapted to be mounted on a boat transom and including an upper surface, a swivel bracket connected to the transom bracket for pivotal movement about a horizontal tilt axis, a holding member pivotally mounted on the swivel bracket for movement about a horizontal second axis between a park position, a low-tilt position, and a high-tilt position, which holding member includes a low-tilt abutment surface engageable with the upper surface of the transom bracket when the holding member is in the low-tilt position and extending perpendicularly to a radial plane extending through the second axis and at a first radial distance from the second axis, a high-tilt abutment surface engageable with the upper surface of the transom bracket when the holding member is in the high-tilt position, which high-tilt abutment surface extends perpendicularly to a radial plane through the second axis and at a second radial distance from the second axis greater

Abstract: A swivel chair stand 11 and trolling motor control assembly 60 are provided for use by an occupant to control a trolling motor 62 mounted on a bow of a boat 12. The trolling motor control assembly 60 includes a support bracket 66 which is coupled adjacent to a seat 24. An elongated control arm 92 is pivotably mounted on the support bracket 66for diagonal movement thereon. When the arm is moved in desired diagonal directions a trolling motor control cable 116 engages the trolling motor to move the motor in lateral directions corresponding to the diagonal movement of the control arm. This in turn facilitates movement of the boat 12.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an emergency tiller mechanism for an outboard motor movable about a steering axis by a tiller steering arm attached thereto. The emergency tiller mechanism comprises a durable, flexible flat pad having backing of non-slip material, which firmly cushions a plate to a side or a top surface of the motor housing, and a compressible rubbery top. The plate and pad are secured to the motor housing by a pair of strong, durable non-slip straps tightened around the motor and plate. A hollow support socket is secured to the outer surface of the plate into which the tiller steering arm is secured. The tiller arm extends horizontally within the cockpit of the boat.

Abstract: A shock absorber for absorbing external momentary steering forces acting on a steerable stern drive for boats. The shock absorber (11) is a hydraulic piston-cylinder device which is articulated between the anti-cavitation plate (9) of the drive (3) and a fixed portion (4) of the boat.

Abstract: An ancillary tiller provides a first shorter arm releasably interconnectable by mounting structure at its first end to an outboard motor and movably interconnecting by articulating linkage at its second end a second longer elongate arm. The motor mounting structure is adapted for selective interconnection to a motor shaft, tiller or guide grip. The articulating linkage interconnecting the first and second arm is of a combined axle and ball and socket type that allows universal positioning of the second arm relative the first arm and provides locking mechanism to releasably maintain such positioning. The second arm comprises two slidably related elongate elements having locking mechanism communicating therebetween to releasably maintain a selected length. The ancillary tiller is particularly adapted for steerage of small fishing boats powered by steering outboard motors.

Abstract: An automatic switch for turning off the depth finder of a trolling motor by the movement of the trolling motor from the trolling position to the folded, stowed position. The switch may open on the movement of the trolling motor out of the trolling position or into the stowed position. Preferably, the switch is a pushbutton attached to one of the two frame sections of the trolling motor in such a way that the pushbutton is depressed by engagement with the other section when the trolling motor is moved to the stowed position.

Abstract: Torque-transmitting accommodation of substantial non-alignment of rotational shaft mechanism, particularly for interconnecting a boat motor's output means (generally vertical) and the boat's submerged propeller shaft (generally horizontal). The accommodation of non-aligned portions of the transmission is provided a flexible drive shaft member, particularly here a tightly-coiled multi-layered cable, insheathed in curved tubing and the cable's flexibility provides capability of rotation in spite of a substantial bend in the transmission of the rotational power.

Abstract: A tilt handle which is secured to the power head of an outboard drive unit on a marine vessel for moving the drive unit through a small tilt angle from a tilted-down position in which the drive unit propeller is below the surface of the water to a tilted-up position in which the propeller is out of the water. The drive unit includes an elongated swivel bracket which places the power head a substantial distance from the vessel when running. On such a drive unit, the tilt handle assists in the tilting up operation and permits the power head to be positioned near the vessel for easy operation and maintenance by the driver of the vessel.

Abstract: Several embodiments of marine outboard drives including an arrangement for automatically adjusting the trim condition of an outboard drive in response to an acceleration and/or deceleration condition of the watercraft. In the embodiments the acceleration or deceleration condition is sensed by the position of a control element. In some embodiments this control element is a single-lever throttle and transmission control, in other embodiments the element comprises a portion of the throttle linkage and in other embodiments the element comprises a portion of the spark advance mechanism of the engine.

Abstract: A spring-biased mechanism that connects to and cooperates with a trolling motor mount is provided to partially counterbalance the weight of the trolling motor as it pivoted from an intermediate position into operating position and back again, thereby making easier the effort normally exerted by the operator to lower the trolling motor into the water, as well as to raise it from the water, which mechanism includes a foot element that pivotally attaches at one end to the trolling motor mount, a linear-acting spring unit having one end pivotally attached to one end of the foot element and means that pivotally connect the opposite end of the foot element to a portion of the spring unit.

Abstract: A boat comprising a tube-like hull (1), a hydrofoil (2) fixed to its front portion, a pair of wings (4) hinged to each side of its rear portion, a fin (20) fixed to its rear bottom portion, an out-board-type motor (9) provided in its center of gravity, and a steering lever (14) that can be rotated and also tilted. Rotation of the lever (14) causing rotation of the motor (9) and steering the boat. Tilting the lever causing lifting or lowering the wings (4). Each wing (4) has a float (5) fixed to its end. When the boat stops and at low speed the floats are in the water. When the boat at high speed an operator gives lift to the floats out of the water. At highest speed an operator puts the wings in parallel with the water surface and a ground effect is used. Central location of the motor contributes the boat to go into hydroplaning at low speed and gives lift to the rear portion of the boat using water pressure created by a propeller. The most controlable boating and efficient usage of motor power are provided.

Abstract: An outboard motor mount is provided for a boat having a hull defining an inside area to be occupied by a user. The motor is mounted for movement relative to the boat between an operative position wherein a propeller on the motor is submerged in the water and a storage position wherein the outboard motor resides substantially entirely within the inside area of the hull. It is possible with the inventive structure for the user to pivot the outboard motor in one motion back and further between the operative and storage positions without necessitating assembly/disassembly of the trolling motor. In the storage position, the motor resides conveniently within the inside area defined by the hull. When use of the motor is desired, a simple pivoting action replaces the motor in its operative position.

Abstract: A tilt cylinder device for a tiltable outboard drive unit on a marine vessel positioned so that the stress acting on the tilt cylinder device and its associated parts is decreased when the drive unit collides with an underwater obstacle. The tilt cylinder device is also positioned so that the stop pin, used for setting the downward tilt position of the drive unit, is not obstructive to the removal of the tilt cylinder device.

Abstract: A rotary switch and mounting arrangement therefore adapted to be detachably mounted on the gimbal housing of an outboard drive unit for controlling its power tilt and trim mechanism.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a marine drive including a pair of non-parallel unequal links pivotally connected at one of their ends to the transom and at their other ends to the outboard drive so that the outboard drive will be raised on pivotal movement of the links while maintaining a relatively lower amount of pivotal movement of the outboard drive relative to the associated watercraft so as to minimize the overhang and yet permit a large degree of raising of the propeller during the pivotal movement. The linkage system further permits the outboard drive to assume the desired trim angle under all driving conditions.

Abstract: An improved steering device for a marine propulsion unit that incorporates a steering bracket that is clamped to the transom of the associated watercraft in proximity to the tilt axis of the outboard drive. A steering rod is reciprocally supported in a bore in the steering bracket and is connected at one end to a push pull cable and at the other end to the steering arm of the outboard drive for effecting its steering.

Abstract: A marine propulsion device comprising a mounting assembly adapted to be mounted on a boat and including a tilt tube extending along a generally horizontal tilt axis, a propulsion unit mounted on said mounting means for pivotal movement relative thereto about said tilt axis and about a generally vertical steering axis, said propulsion unit including a propeller shaft adapted to rotatably support a propeller, an elongated member slideably housed within said tilt tube for axial movement relative thereto, an extendible and contractible hydraulic assembly having a first end adapted to be connected to the boat, and a second end connected to said propulsion unit for causing pivotal movement of said propulsion unit about said steering axis, a valve including a first member fixedly connected to said second and end of said hydraulic assembly, and a second member reciprocally movable relative to said first member, and a link member having a first portion pivotally connected to said elongated member, a second portion piv

Abstract: An outboard motor tilt mechanism includes a tilt position bracket pivotally attached to the motor swivel bracket and operatively attached to the fixed motor transom bracket such that upward rotation of the swivel bracket provides step-wise engagement between tilt position notches in the tilt position bracket and abutment means on the transom bracket. A control bracket mounted for limited rotation with and frictional engagement of the tilt position bracket operates to prevent reengagement of a tilt position notch once the swivel bracket has been rotated upwardly past the point of initial engagement such that return downward rotation to the lower operating position is effected automatically. The mechanism may be configured to provide automatic latching in the uppermost trailering position with either manually effected or automatic return therefrom to the lower operating position.

Abstract: A boat steering mechanism contemplates the disposition of parallel side-by-side drive shafts outboard of the boat's fore and aft centerline. The shafts are supported for high speed rotation by drive sleeves which are in turn supported by members attached to the transom at effectively a single universal pivot point. Such attachment of the support members to the transom allows the props at the ends of the drive shafts to swing along a shared arc in response to being driven to port or starboard by steering pistons. This enables the props to be positioned, during a turn, so that their degree of immersion in the water through which the boat is being driven remains essentially constant despite the heeling of the boat in the turn.

Abstract: A steering system for controlling an auxiliary marine engine includes an auxiliary engine steering cable operably connected to the hydraulic cylinder of the steering system for the primary engine so that linear movement of the hydraulic cylinder results in movement of the steering cable and pivotal steering of the auxiliary engine.

Abstract: A lubricant and seal arrangement for the control cable and control cable housing of a marine steering system wherein the control cable is connected at one end to move the control cable longitudinally and at its other end to a tubular member that is telescopically movable in the control cable housing in response to movement of the control cable upon rotation of the steering wheel of the marine system which arrangement includes the tubular control cable housing with a longitudinal bore therethrough to receive the control cable through and into the bore and an open end at the other end of the bore. An inner tubular member extends from said one end of the control cable housing in spaced radial relation thereto to form an annular extending void and a tubular member is connected to the other end of the axial control cable.