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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 07, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 09, 2011
Brett J. Mcnalley, Oshkosh, WI (US);
William R. Robertson, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Kenneth G. Gable, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Brett J. McNalley, Oshkosh, WI (US);
William R. Robertson, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Kenneth G. Gable, Oshkosh, WI (US);
Brunswick Corporation, Lake Forest, IL (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for maneuvering a marine vessel limit interference by the hull of the vessel with reverse thrust. A marine propulsion device provides at least a reverse thrust with respect to the marine vessel. The propulsion device is vertically pivotable into a trim position wherein the hull does not impede or interfere with the reverse thrust. A control circuit controls the propulsion device to move into the trim position when the reverse thrust of the propulsion device is requested.