Patent ID: 6482057
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
A drive apparatus mounted in relation to a mounting surface of a water craft, the drive apparatus comprising:a propeller shaft having a driven end, a driving end, and a central longitudinal axis of rotation, the driven end of the propellor shaft connected to a drive assembly; a pivot arm assembly having a forward end pivotally attached to the mounting surface for angular movement about a transverse axis and having a rear end, the pivot arm assembly supporting the propellor shaft proximate its driving end, the mounting surface being located on a lower underside surface of the hull that engages and planes upon a water surface when the water craft is at planing speed; and a trim drive affixed to the mounting surface and having an extendable member pivotally connected to the pivot arm assembly to raise and lower the rear end thereof and thereby a propeller associated with the propellor shaft.