Marine propulsion steering assist device

Details Marine propulsion steering assist device Marine propulsion steering assist device

1983-04-14

1986-10-07

Blix, Trygve M.

Ships

Steering mechanism

Fluid pressure

440 61, 440 51, B63H 2522

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046152903

ABSTRACT:
A marine propulsion device comprising a propulsion unit pivotable about a first steering axis to steer a marine vehicle, a trim tab mounted on the propulsion unit and pivotable about a second steering axis for assisting in steering the vehicle, and a hydraulic sensing arrangement for sensing torque on the propulsion unit relative to the first steering axis to pivot the trim tab in response to the torque.

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Brochure "Tru-Trim" Steering Inc.
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