WATERTIGHT FLYWHEEL HOUSING FOR BOATS USING A STERN DRIVE SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention provides a stern drive propulsion system that includes an internal combustion engine having a flywheel and a watertight housing that sealingly encloses the flywheel relative to the surrounding environment. The housing may support a starter coupled to the flywheel and extending toward the transom of a boat. A starter seal is provided to seal corresponding interface surfaces of the starter and the flywheel housing.