Patent ID: 8425270
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: B63H,F16C

Abstract:
1. A tie bar comprising: a first subassembly having an end portion connectable to a marine propulsion unit, an outer tube operatively extending from the end portion and a first threaded member connected to the end portion and disposed within and at least partially extending along the outer tube; and a second subassembly having an end portion connectable to a further marine propulsion unit, an inner tube extending from the end portion of the second subassembly, the inner tube comprising tubing having a bore, and the inner tube comprising a second threaded member, the second threaded member having a first portion shaped to fit within and engage with portions of the tubing surrounding the bore of the tubing, having a second portion slidably disposable within and sealable with the outer tube, and having a threaded interior bore threadably engaging with the first threaded member, the distance of separation between the end portions being selectively adjustable thereby.