Patent ID: 6769377
Filing Date: 2004-08-03
Classification: B63B

Abstract:
A gear-train driven outrigger device for use on a fishing vessel comprising:a base member defined by a first tubular member rotatably journaled to a second tubular member; an outrigger pole fixably secured to said first tubular member; and a gear-train driven positioning means constructed and arranged to provide infinite rotational adjustment of said first tubular member in relation to said second tubular member; wherein said second tubular member of said base member includes a mounting bracket securable to said second tubular member of said base member, said mounting bracket allowing said base member to be secured to a fixed structure; whereby said mounting bracket is fastened to a fixed structure wherein said gear-train driven positioning means is located beneath said fixed structure and said outrigger pole is located above said fixed structure; whereby operation of said gear-train driven positioning means permits said outrigger pole secured to said first tubular member of said base member to be rotated from a stowage position to a trolling position and vice versa.