Hi OCB, Patenting the " Vessel Pivotal Drive Shaft Mounting" official name for my Patent cost practically nothing as I did most of the research myself and my patent Attorney understandably new nothing about about this new and novel invention and no engineers understood the concept either, as it was a new idea,but has been used in autos forever.
If you can not explain the differences between your new invention and conventional known systems you are unlikely to achieve a successful patent application.
There are lots of drives that are steerable by swinging the shaft from side to side and also trimming up and down.
This method is OK for large less maneuverable boats but not so good when you need quick responses in smaller craft.
My Pivotal Drive that can be raised and lowered from the helm is suitable for large and small craft and can be designed to be used in Surface Piercing mode or conventional Sub Surface node.
There is no limit to what you can have in size or sophistication or " bells and whistles '.
Truly I can not understand why anyone can not understand such a simple device and simply just build one for themselves it is so easy.
As many boating people do not understand much about boats in general I would not invest big money in the Marine field but I would just prefer to enjoy my own efforts.
