Patent ID: 6390864
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
An outboard motor positioner that supports, positions, and facilitates controlled spatial positioning of an outboard motor between a first position that is adjacent to and above a generally horizontal rear deck of a boat and a second position that is adjacent to and behind a transom of said boat, whereby the second position is a propulsion operating position, the positioner comprising:a single, continuous track comprising first and second one-piece, straight sections that are joined at an angle and are adapted for mounting to said boat, the first section being above and generally parallel to said rear deck, the second section being behind and generally parallel to said transom, each of said sections having opposed channels; a car comprising a motor mounting board, a bracket, and first and second axles, wherein said axles are connected to said bracket and said bracket is attached to said board, said board being adapted to support an outboard motor, said axles having low friction end caps, wherein said end caps are disposed in said channels such that said car is captured and moveable within said track.