Patent ID: 7399211
Filing Date: 2008-07-15
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for releasably mounting a trolling motor on a watercraft comprising: a mounting bracket and a locking assembly releasably engageable with said mounting bracket at a first location and including a cam structure which is rotatable for releasable engagement with said mounting bracket at a second location different from said first location, said locking assembly further including an attachment structure and said cam structure being rotatably positioned on said attachment structure such that said cam structure will releasably engage said mounting bracket in a manner effective for interlocking said attachment structure with said mounting bracket, and said locking assembly further comprising a T-bolt having a segment which extends laterally in said locking assembly for pivoting said cam structure and releasably retaining said cam structure in interlocking engagement between said attachment structure and said mounting bracket.