Automatic trim system

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1991-08-14

1992-12-01

Basinger, Sherman D.

Marine propulsion

Means to control the supply of energy responsive to a sensed...

440 61, B63H 512

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051675463

ABSTRACT:
A marine propulsion device comprising a propulsion unit adapted to be mounted to a boat for pivotal movement about a generally horizontal tilt axis, and for pivotal movement about a generally vertical steering axis, the propulsion unit including a propeller shaft adapted to support a propeller for rotation therewith, the marine propulsion device further comprising a steering mechanism for pivoting the propulsion unit about the steering axis, and a control system including structure for sensing force applied on the steering mechanism by the propulsion unit, and structure for pivoting the propulsion unit about the tilt axis in response to the force sensed by the force sensing structure.

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