Marine propulsion – Screw propeller – With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion...
Patent
1980-04-25
1982-09-07
Blix, Trygve M.
Marine propulsion
Screw propeller
With means effecting or facilitating movement of propulsion...
114153, B63H 2502
Patent
active
043481930
ABSTRACT:
A foot operable apparatus for steering an outboard motor powered boat to leave the hands of the boatman free to tend to other tasks. The apparatus has a frame disposed on the floor of the boat and carrying a turntable forward of the motor and rotatable about a generally upright axis. A cable assembly extends from the turntable and has ends connected to the motor such that turning of the turntable is effective to turn the motor. Foot pedals are associated with the turntable such that the turntable can be rotated by the feet of the boatman.
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Avila Stephen P.
Blix Trygve M.
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