Upper and lower bearings divide ring-gear reaction loads, helping keep the water-surface propulsion device compact and light.
A switchable manual rotation member bypasses the steering reduction path when the motor fails, easing propulsor angle adjustment.
A guide part directs the fuel pump into its holding part during assembly, avoiding extra brackets and component cost.
Predefined crash-reversal maps can delay response; phased ACR control adapts gear shifts, neutral hold, and engine recovery to vessel dynamics.
Parallel-shaft steering gears lower propulsion height while improving lateral weight balance for compact water-surface hull arrangements.
An integrated suction port moves with the turning portion to improve refrigerant delivery, cooling, lubrication, and compactness.
A separate detection shaft and resolver track lower-case turning while dry-chamber placement limits gear-noise interference.
Independently controlled rear hydrofoils raise or tilt out of the water for shallow operation, trailer transport, and reduced marine fouling.
Swivel positioning lets trolling motors move between compact storage and operational alignment while resisting wave forces on large boats.
When underwater impact occurs, the lower gearcase pivots and uncouples to protect the stern drive’s upper unit.
A drive-shaft pump and transmission-driven pump deliver engine cooling water while eliminating added electric motor space.