Patent ID: 9003991
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. A pedal assembly for application to a trolling motor in a boat providing remote steering and operation of said trolling motor by foot movement of a boat operator from a variety of locations within said boat, said pedal assembly comprising: a pivotal pedal defining a base member and a pivotally engaged pedal member; a variable height vertical pedal extension defining a first universal ball connector; an adjustable length extension rod defining a first adjustable end having a first universal ball socket attaching said first universal ball connector, a central rod portion and a second adjustable end defining a second universal ball socket; and a trolling motor shaft connector defining a shaft connector means attached to a vertical shaft of said trolling motor and a lateral extension arm defining a second universal ball connector attaching said second universal ball socket, electrical wiring extending from a boat battery to said pivotal pedal and electrical wiring extending from said pivotal pedal to said trolling motor, said pivotal pedal supplying an on/off switch located in said pedal member and a dead man switch located on an upper surface of said pedal member, said on/off switch connecting to said electrical wiring and providing a constant activation of said trolling motor and said dead man switch providing power to said trolling motor upon depression only, wherein said pedal member is pivoted by movement of an operator's foot, forcing said extension rod forward or rearward, moving said lateral extension arm forward or backward resulting in rotational movement of said vertical shaft of said trolling motor to steer said trolling motor and boat in a right or left direction, directing said movement and direction of said trolling motor by intentional motion of said operator's foot for hands free steering.