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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 28, 2001
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Thomas E. Griffith, Sr., Florence, MS (US);
David D. Jones, Lake Forest, IL (US);
Calvin Tyler, Gadsden, AL (US);
Assignee:
Bombardier Motor Corporation of America, Grant, FL (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B63H 2/008 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B63H 2/008 ;
Abstract
A propulsion system for a watercraft is provided, which may be an integral part of a watercraft or may be retrofitted to a particular watercraft. The propulsion system is mounted to the hull in a central area, such as forward of a transverse centerline of the hull. The propulsion system includes a propulsion assembly coupled to a retractable arm, which is pivotable between a stowed and operational position. In the stowed position at least a portion of the propulsion assembly may be received within a recessional housing formed in the hull.