Marine propulsion device swing angle indication mechanism

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A marine propulsion device including a propulsion unit, a gimbal housing for mounting the propulsion unit on a boat transom for swinging movement, and a sending device for sensing the general angular position of the propulsion unit. The sending device comprises a resistance element having and end, a fixed resistor in parallel electrical connection with the resistance element and a wiper, supported on the gimbal housing for pivotal movement along the resistance element. The marine propulsion device also includes means operable between the wiper and the propulsion unit for moving the wiper along the resistance element in an amount which is variably proportional to the amount of swinging …