Marine propulsion – Air propelled boat
Patent
1980-09-12
1982-03-30
Butler, Douglas C.
Marine propulsion
Air propelled boat
114144R, 440 53, B60F 300
Patent
active
043222080
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for mounting and permitting swivel movement through 360.degree. of an engine driven aerodynamic propeller type of propulsion and steering unit such as used on aquatic craft. The engine and propeller are mounted on a pedestal which in turn is mounted to swivel about an axis substantially normal to the boat deck. The engine throttle cable is connected to an unique universal coupling which permits axially reciprocal movement of the throttle cable, and thereby control of the engine, independent of either the position of the engine or the extent of the rotational movement of the propulsion unit relative to the platform on which it is mounted. The propeller is connected to the engine by a centrifugal clutch to permit the engine to be started and idled without operating as a propulsion device.
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Beloit Corporation
Butler Douglas C.
Gill Michael L.
Mathews Gerald A.
Veneman Dirk J.
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