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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 17, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 22, 2010
Richard J. Mynster, Louisburg, KS (US);
Richard J. Mynster, Louisburg, KS (US);
RM Industries, Inc., Kansas City, KS (US);
Abstract
A steering mount for use with a watercraft trolling motor. The steering mount including a bracket assembly for securing the steering mount to a substantially vertical surface of a watercraft. The mount also includes an arm member pivotally secured to the bracket assembly and a drive assembly secured to the arm member. A transom block is also attached to the drive assembly to which the trolling motor can be releasably secured. A first and second drive cable are utilized for rotating the transom block and a foot pedal is attached to the first and second drive cable for selectively imparting tension upon either the first or second cable to thereby rotate the transom block. A first and second electrical switch are disposed within the foot pedal for providing power to the trolling motor and for activating the trolling motor when needed.