Assembly and method to attach a device such as a hydrofoil to an anti-ventilation plate

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8636553
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13066288

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An assembly (10) is provided for mounting a hydrofoil, trolling plate or trolling motor (or other accessory) on the anti-ventilation plate (14) of a sterndrive or outboard motor (16) without the need to modify the plate or motor. The assembly (10) has lower and upper elements (20, 22) which are secured about the plate (14) by bolts (34). The upper element (22) has a bolt pattern (40) to mount the hydrofoil or other device. A catch (60, 88, 88a, 88b, 88c, 88d) mounted on the lower element (20) can be engaged in the trim tab or anode recess. Grip devices (50) can be mounted on the lower element (20) that are adjusted to grip the edges of the plate (14).

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SPORT MARINE TECHNOLOGIES INC11552 MASSEY RD PILOT POINT TX 76258

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Corn, James F Kearney, US 14 140

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