Propeller enclosure

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1994-06-01

1995-11-28

Sotelo, Jesus D.

Marine propulsion

Screw propeller

Propeller guard

440 67, B63H 516

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054702623

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a propeller enclosure for enclosing a skeg and propeller. The invention includes a fence portion which defines a first chamber. The first chamber is designed for receiving the skeg of a watercraft motor. The fence portion allows the passage of water therethrough. The invention also includes a solid band portion which defines a second chamber. The second chamber receives the propeller. A first end of the solid band portion is attached to the fence portion. So that the first chamber communicates with the second chamber. The invention also includes a cover which is mounted on a second end of the band portion. The cover allows the passage of water therethrough. The cover includes means for causing trim-tab-like action. The propeller enclosure of the present invention is intended for mounting to a cavitation plate.

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patent: 4694645 (1987-09-01), Flyborg et al.
patent: 4957459 (1990-09-01), Snyder
patent: 5145428 (1992-09-01), Harrison

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