Propulsion system for a watercraft

A propulsion system for a watercraft, the propulsion system comprising:

• a drive module, the drive module comprising:
• an actuation portion accessible to a user for receiving an input,
• a propulsion portion having at least one blade to propel the watercraft in response to the input, and
• an intermediate portion between the actuation portion and the propulsion portion,
• the intermediate portion capable of extending at least partially through the watercraft;
• and
• a mount for mounting the drive module to the watercraft, the mount comprising:
• a frame configured to be attached to the watercraft and configured to attach to the intermediate portion of the drive module to selectively allow the drive module to linearly translate from a first position to a second position,
• wherein the frame comprises:
• a retainer to fix the drive module in the first position, and
• a first spring to assist linear translation of the drive module toward the second position.

A watercraft, comprising:

• a shell having a hull;
• a scupper passing through the hull;
• and
• a propulsion system, comprising:
• a drive module, the drive module comprising:
• an actuation portion accessible to a user for receiving an input,
• a propulsion portion having at least one blade to propel the watercraft in response to the input, and
• an intermediate portion between the actuation portion and the propulsion portion, the intermediate portion capable of extending at least partially through the watercraft;
• and
• a mount for mounting the drive module to the watercraft, the mount comprising:
• a frame configured to be attached to the watercraft and configured to attach to the intermediate portion of the drive module to selectively allow the drive module to a transition from a first position to a second position,
• wherein the frame comprises:
• a retainer to fix the drive module in the first position, and
• a first spring to assist the transition of the drive module toward the second position,
• wherein:
• the frame is attached to the shell adjacent to the scupper,
• the first position is an in-use position where the intermediate portion extends through the scupper and the propulsion portion extends below the hull, and
• the second position is a raised position with the propulsion portion substantially located within the scupper.