Patent ID: 8833725
Filing Date: 2014-09-16
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for supporting a marine engine on a transom of a marine vessel, the apparatus comprising a transom bracket having a body section, a head section extending transversely relative to the body section, and a neck section disposed between the body section and the head section; a transition portion along an inside surface of the neck section; a reinforcement member connected to the neck section, wherein the reinforcement member relieves tensile stress on the transition portion when the transom bracket supports the marine engine; wherein the reinforcement member is made of a material having a higher tensile strength than the transom bracket; wherein the reinforcement member comprises a fastener extending through the neck section; and wherein the fastener is pre-tensioned with respect to the transom bracket so as to apply a compressive preload on the transition portion, wherein the transom bracket is configured to mount on the transom.