Marine propulsion – Screw propeller – Having means to control flow around propeller
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-29
2011-10-25
Venne, Daniel (Department: 3617)
Marine propulsion
Screw propeller
Having means to control flow around propeller
Reexamination Certificate
active
08043135
ABSTRACT:
An assembly (10) is provided for mounting a hydrofoil, trolling plate or trolling motor (or other accessory) on the anti-ventilation plate (14) of a sterndrive or outboard motor (16) without the need to modify the plate or motor. The assembly (10) has lower and upper elements (20, 22) which are secured about the plate (14) by bolts (34). The upper element (22) has a bolt pattern (40) to mount the hydrofoil or other device. Grip devices (50) can be mounted on the lower element (20) that are adjusted to grip the edges of the plate (14). A catch (60) mounted on the lower element (20) can be engaged in the trim tab or anode recess.
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Venne Daniel
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