Marine propulsion – Screw propeller – Having means to control flow around propeller
Patent
1988-08-30
1989-10-24
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Marine propulsion
Screw propeller
Having means to control flow around propeller
114274, B63H 118
Patent
active
048758825
ABSTRACT:
A water deflector or splash guard for diverting water away from the powerhead and bracket assemblies of an outboard motor during operation of a boat. The splash guard includes a flat planar head portion extending forwardly of the gearcase and a body portion extending rearwardly of the head portion comprising a pair of spaced apart fin members disposed on opposite sides of the gearcase. In one form, the splash guard is substantially U-shaped and is mounted between the anti-ventilation plate and spray plate of an outboard motor exteriorly of the outer surface of the gearcase. In another form, the splash guard includes an integral tail section and is mounted by being sandwiched between the gearcase and drive shaft housing.
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Dutcher James C.
Plitt Cheryl A.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
Sotelo Jesus D.
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