Automatic trolling arrangement
CA 2046119 C · Owner: Kulpa, Daniel S. · Inventors: Kulpa, Daniel S.
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Automated constant depth steering and automated yaw correcting techniques for fishing boats or similar craft usable in concert or separately are disclosed. The constant depth steering arrangement controls a relative constant thrust electric trolling motor by varying the orientation of this trolling motor which propels the boat relative to the boat. The constant depth steering arrangement includes operator entry switches and potentiometers for receiving an operator selected water depth and an indication of the direction and sense in which water depth changes. The automatic yaw correcting arrangement includes a rudder-like structure for sensing the lateral component of craft motion relative …
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- Filed July 3, 1991 and granted June 12, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended July 3, 2011.
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