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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 12, 2008
Filed:
Feb. 08, 2006
Mitsuru Nagashima, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Masanori Takahashi, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Mitsuru Nagashima, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Masanori Takahashi, Shizuoka-ken, JP;
Yamaha Marine Kabushiki Kaisha, Shizuoka, JP;
Abstract
An outboard motor can have a case supported by a hull, an internal combustion engine supported on the upper end of the case, an oil pan formed in the case for storing lubricating oil for the internal combustion engine, and a cooling water jacket formed integrally with the oil pan. A cooling water passage for communicating the cooling water jacket with the internal combustion engine is provided. The cooling water jacket can be formed on the bottom of the oil pan. Optionally, a space can be formed between at least a part of the outer wall of the oil pan and the cooling water passage.