Patent ID: 6540571
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
A motor support bracket for securing an outboard motor in a tilted position for transport of a boat on a trailer, the bracket comprising:a motor stop for contacting a drive shaft housing of the outboard motor to maintain the motor in a tilted position; a pair of bracket arms, each arm comprising a proximal end and a distal end, wherein said distal ends are affixed to said motor stop such that said bracket arms are in a substantially parallel arrangement, and wherein said proximal ends comprise a plurality of aligned attachment holes; wherein said attachment holes are arranged to substantially line-up with a set of aligned tilt pin holes on a motor mounting bracket; and at least one attachment pin, wherein in operation said attachment pin is inserted through said aligned attachment holes and the aligned tilt pin holes, removably securing said motor support bracket to the motor mounting bracket such that said motor support bracket is interposed between the motor mounting bracket and the outboard motor.