ENGINE COVER ARRANGEMENT FOR AN OUTBOARD MARINE DRIVE

摘要

In an outboard marine drive, an engine is supported on an engine mount cas e, and an under cover made of plastic material having a lower end attached to t he engine mount case defines an open upper end which engages an open lower end of an engine cover also made of plastic material. A metallic stay member having a lower e nd fixedly attached to the engine mount case which is typically made of cast aluminum alloy and an upper end fixedly supporting a support rail reinforces the open upper end of the under cover. Thus, the essential part is reinforced by a metallic member, an d the required mechanical strength can be achieved while minimizing the increase i n weight. The upper end of the stay member may be used for attaching a latch unit for securing the engine cover to the under cover or the engine mount case.