OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR A BOAT

摘要

The invention comprises an outboard motor for a kayak comprising a chassis, the chassis comprising attachment means for attaching the chassis to the stern of a kayak, a fuel consuming engine, a generator, at least one electrical cell, wherein the fuel consuming engine drives the generator, and the generator is electrically connected to the electrical cell, a sensor, for detecting when the level of energy in the electrical cell drops below a given threshold, a starter in communication with the sensor for starting the fuel consuming engine when the drop in energy levels is detected by the sensor, wherein energy generated the generator is supplied to the electrical cell, for the purposes of boosting the energy levels of the cell and that energy is stored in the electrical cell, and a propeller assembly, comprising a motor and a propeller, wherein the motor is electrically connected to the electrical cell and is driven by power derived from the electrical cell, and the motor drives the propeller. The invention also comprises a kayak, comprising an outboard motor of the invention. The invention is best illustrated by figure 1 of the diagrams.