초록

The present invention is directed to spring biased trolling flaps used in conjunction with a motorized fishing boat for limiting the speed of the boat while trolling and coupled to the steering mechanism of the boat to aid in steering the boat when the boat is operating at a slow speed.

대표청구항 ▼

For use in conjunction with a fishing boat having a motor including a steerable tiller generally located at the transom of the boat, and apparatus comprising: (a) first and second flap members pivotally attachable to said transom of the boat on opposite sides of said steerable tiller, said flaps bei

For use in conjunction with a fishing boat having a motor including a steerable tiller generally located at the transom of the boat, and apparatus comprising: (a) first and second flap members pivotally attachable to said transom of the boat on opposite sides of said steerable tiller, said flaps being movable between a first position wherein they extend downwardly from the bottom of said boat and a second position wherein said flaps extend generally rearwardly; (b) spring means for biasing said flaps toward said first position; (c) a cable member secured to each of said first and second flaps; and (d) connecting means for operatively securing said cable members to said tiller so that when said tiller is steered in one direction, only said first flap member will be raised to its second position and when said tiller is steered in the opposite direction, only the second flap member will be raised to its second position, said connecting means including a harness comprised of a removable arcuate plate conforming to the contour of and fastened to said tiller, an arm projecting from said arcuate plate, said arm having an end portion which is threaded, adjustable means associated with the threaded portion of said arm for retaining the desired spacing between the tiller and said cable members, and fastening means associated with said threaded portion for securing said cable members to said arm.