Abstract: A boat can be provided with an electrically controlled outboard motor, or other type of propulsion unit, for producing thrust according to an operation of a remote control unit provided in a hull of the boat. The remote control ECU which can output a remote control operation signal can be provided in the remote control unit. An engine ECU which can receive the remote control operation signal and control the outboard motor, can be provided in the outboard motor. The remote control unit and the outboard motor can have respective connectors directly connected to each other via a DBW CAN cable.

Abstract: A wind driven music machine for the reproduction of a variety of musical compositions including a vertically positioned frame supported for pivotal movement about a vertical axis. The frame includes a plurality of tuned chime tubes vertically suspended top and bottom therein. A propeller is rotatably mounted on the frame and drives a hollow cylindrical drum about a horizontal axis. As the cylindrical drum rotates, a plurality of interchangeable pegs mounted thereon, engage, depress and release a plurality of corresponding pivotal hammers for striking the correct chime tubes in the correct sequence to produce a desired song. A wind vane is mounted on the frame to direct the propeller continuously into the prevailing wind.