Multi-functional transom saver for supporting an outboard motor
AssigneeBrunswick Corporation
InventorJohn A. Groeschel
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Abstract
A transom saver is for supporting an outboard motor in a trim position relative to a marine vessel. The transom saver has a body that extends between a first end and a second end. The body has a first seat and a second seat that are spaced apart and configured to support a transom bracket in a first position of use. A spring is disposed on the second side and configured to resiliently support the first swivel bracket in the first position of use.
Claims20
A transom saver for supporting an outboard motor in a trim position relative to a marine vessel, the outboard motor being pivotably coupled to the marine vessel by a transom bracket assembly comprising a transom bracket fixed to the marine vessel and a swivel bracket fixed to the outboard motor and being pivotable relative to the transom bracket, the transom saver comprising:
- a body that extends between a first end and a second end in a width direction, between a first side and a second side in a height direction that is perpendicular to the width direction, and between a front side and a back side in a depth direction that is perpendicular to the width direction and perpendicular to the height direction,
- wherein the body comprises a first seat and a second seat, the first seat and second seat being spaced apart along the first side in the width direction and being configured to support the transom bracket in a position of use;
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- at least one spring disposed on the second side and being configured to resiliently support the swivel bracket in the position of use.
A transom saver for supporting an outboard motor in a trim position relative to a marine vessel, the outboard motor being pivotably coupled to the marine vessel by
- (A) a first transom bracket assembly comprising a first transom bracket fixed to the marine vessel and a first swivel bracket fixed to the outboard motor and being pivotable relative to the first transom bracket, and alternately
- (B) a second transom bracket assembly comprising a second transom bracket fixed to the marine vessel and a second swivel bracket fixed to the outboard motor and being pivotable relative to the second transom bracket,
- the transom saver being configured for use with both the first transom bracket assembly and the second transom bracket assembly, the transom saver comprising:
- a body that extends between a first end and a second end in a width direction, between a first side and a second side in a height direction that is perpendicular to the width direction, and between a front side and a back side in a depth direction that is perpendicular to the width direction and perpendicular to the height direction,
- wherein the body comprises a first seat and a second seat, the first seat and second seat being spaced apart along the first side in the width direction and being configured to support the first transom bracket in a first position of use, and wherein a first spring is disposed on the second side and is configured to resiliently support the first swivel bracket in the first position of use, and
- wherein the body further comprises a third seat and a fourth seat, the third seat and the fourth seat being spaced apart along the second side in the width direction and being configured to support the second transom bracket in a second position of use, and a second spring disposed on the first side and being configured to resiliently support the second swivel bracket in the second position of use.
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