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An apparatus for controlling a trolling motor, comprising a rotatable, foot-operated bearing assembly operationally connected to the trolling motor so that rotational motion of the bearing assembly is transferred to produce rotation of the trolling motor. The apparatus is configured so that, regardl

An apparatus for controlling a trolling motor, comprising a rotatable, foot-operated bearing assembly operationally connected to the trolling motor so that rotational motion of the bearing assembly is transferred to produce rotation of the trolling motor. The apparatus is configured so that, regardless of whether the trolling motor is mounted to the front or the back of the boat, the boat will move in the direction of rotation of the bearing assembly. In one embodiment of the invention, the bearing assembly may support a swivel chair whereby rotation of the chair results in rotation of the trolling motor.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for maneuvering a boat on water, said boat having a trolling motor with a first shaft, said first shaft having a first axis, said trolling motor rotatable about said first axis, said apparatus comprising:a foot-operated bearing assembly having a second shaft

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An apparatus for maneuvering a boat on water, said boat having a trolling motor with a first shaft, said first shaft having a first axis, said trolling motor rotatable about said first axis, said apparatus comprising:a foot-operated bearing assembly having a second shaft with a second axis, said bearing assembly rotatable about said second axis;a chair;means formed in said bearing assembly for securing said chair thereto;means for activating said trolling motor, said activating means operably connected to said chair; andmeans in operational connection with said bearing assembly for transferring rotational motion of said second shaft to said first shaft of said trolling motor so that when said second shaft rotates, said trolling motor rotates.