power trim question

[JorgeCarlos]

can power trim be added to an older motor??

 

and where can i look for one/can be a used one??

 

thanks a lot

[Gerritt]

http://www.fishing-catalog.com/jack_plates/pt-130.htm

[ccmtcanada]

Cool link Gerritt.....almost croaked at the price for the smaller one (for 35hp and smaller). On SALE for $520...that's half the cost of my boat and motor together....LOL.

[JorgeCarlos]

my motor is a 1980 Merc. 80 hp.

[JorgeCarlos]

thanks Gerrit

[ccmtcanada]

Here's a bunch of products from the Cabelas website....

 

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/common/s...c&noImage=0

[Terry]

a bunch of those are jack plate not trim

 

I had an after market trim on an 80hp and it worked real well

 

for smaller motors you can make up one with a car jack and a ratchet and two metal plates on a hinge

I had one years ago on a 35hp and it really made a difference in the speed of the boat and control in waves

[JorgeCarlos]

Terry any idea where can i get one and how much???

 

thanks i appreciate your help

[Terry]

I bought mine from basspro mail order about 20 years ago

but they still sell the same one

here is a link

power trim link

[Gerritt]

is that the same one on the site I listed above¿

 

G.

[Terry]

no mine is to basspro

[POLLIWOGG]

Sometimes see power trim units off outboards on eBay.

[Garyv]

Another link

 

http://www.marinetech.info/pmarine/pmarine...ter.php?catID=2

[ccmtcanada]

One thing to check out as well is used motors that do not work....you can sometimes get them really cheap....if one has a working trim and tilt, then you may get yourself a bargain! If you could find your own motor, then you'd have spare parts as well.

[2 tone z71]

I would do as Cliff suggested find a complete motor the same only with TNT ,its more than just adding in the unit which is a big job on its own,removing engine spreading the bracket open or possibly removing the bracket and replacing with the TNT unit,theres also the wiring and relays that need some thought ,also the controls with switch on handle IMO its not worth it ,your better off selling what ya have and buying a motor ready to go