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Boat speed and direction control system

  • US 4,854,902 A
  • Filed: 07/20/1987
  • Issued: 08/08/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/17/1986
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A controller for use by a boat operator in controlling the speed and direction of a boat propelled by electrical propulsion means, said boat having means for energizing electrical systems on said boat, said electrical system including portions of said propulsion means and portions of said controller, comprising:

  • a. a steering assembly having a first member and a second member positioned relative to said first member such that said first and second members may be rotated about a fixed axis relative to each other,b. a speed assembly mounted adjacent one of said first or second members, having a third member which is accessible to a boat operator, said third member being movable by said boat operator relative to said steering assembly,c. first electrical means for controlling the direction of said boat, said first electrical means being actuated by the relative rotational movement between the first and second members, wherein when said first electrical means is actuated, said first electrical means causes said propulsion means to change the direction of said boat,d. second electrical means for controlling the speed of said boat, said second electrical means being actuated by the movement of the third member, wherein when said second electrical means is actuated said second electrical means changes the amount of electrical energy supplied to said propulsion means thereby changing the speed of said boat,e. said controller adapted to be operable by a foot of said boat operator such that the relative rotational movement between said first and second members and the movement of said third member may be imparted by the foot of said boat operator.

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