Patent ID: 6257940
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: F02B

Abstract:
An outboard motor comprising:a propulsion unit including a powerhead which includes an internal combustion engine, a lower unit driven by the engine and having thereon a propeller; the lower unit driven by the engine and having thereon a propeller;a cowling extending over the engine and downwardly to said drive shaft housing, said cowling defining an enclosed space containing the engine;an opening to the enclosed space comprising a necked inlet, said necked inlet extending through at least one of said cowling and said drive shaft housing to the juncture between the cowling and the drive shaft housing;a plurality of electrical control cables entering said enclosed space through said opening for controlling operation of said engine; anda housing mounted to a side of the engine and being sealed from moisture, said housing containing a plurality of electrical devices for operating said engine and having a plurality of external water tight connections for electrical connection to said devices;wherein said cables connect to preselected connections on said housing.