Patent ID: 7354324
Filing Date: 2008-04-08
Classification: B63H

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling a marine propulsion system, comprising the steps of: providing an engine; attaching a transom bracket to said engine; moving said engine to a position in front of a transom of said marine vessel, after said transom bracket is attached to said engine, with said transom bracket extending from said engine in a direction toward said transom; moving said engine toward said transom to cause at least a portion of said transom bracket to extend through an opening formed through said transom; attaching a gimbal ring to said transom bracket prior to moving said engine toward said transom to cause at least said portion of said transom bracket to extend through said opening formed through said transom; attaching a bell housing to said gimbal ring prior to moving said engine toward said transom to cause at least portion of said transom bracket to extend through said opening formed through said transom; and inserting said bell housing through said opening after said bell housing is attached to said gimbal ring.