Extension handle assembly

An auxiliary handle adapted to be removably attached to a rotatable part of an outboard motor steering handle for rotation of the steering handle part to control outboard motor engine operation and for lateral swinging movement of the steering handle to control outboard motor steering operation, said auxiliary handle comprising an attachment section adapted to be removably fixedly connected to the steering handle part for rotation of the steering handle part in response to rotation of said attachment section and for lateral movement of the steering handle in response to lateral movement of said attachment section, an extension section, and interengaging means on said extension section and on said attachment section for effecting common rotary movement of said attachment section in response to rotation of said extension section, and for effecting common lateral movement of said attachment section in response to lateral movement of said extension section, and for permitting movement of said extension section relative to said attachment section in response to application to said extension section of a force greater than the force resisting movement of said attachment section.