Beavertail Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Question for the tiller guys out there - I've decided to re-power my boat and purchase brand new, probably a 30hp Etec. Is it worth spending the extra $450 for the power trim feature? I've always used small tillers and never had the luxury, just wondering what I'm missing out on and if it's practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanD Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Power trim for sure. Run the trim (motor) down all the way for takeoff (puts you on plain faster). Then as your speed picks up, start trimming the bow up, until you hit your best speed, which is just before the boat starts to porpoise. Different loads in the boat different trim settings. Dan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 yup spend the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSimon Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Definitely get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Save money on fuel with the power trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Absolutely, Everything is expensive now a days BUT if you don't add it as a feature you will always regret it. Dan hit it bang on. It made a world of difference on our old fibreglass boat when swapped the old motor out with a newer one with power trim. The ride was much better not to mention fuel savings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 YES, YES, YES!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Absolutely yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 NO just kidding yes is the correct answer. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 Easy to say yes when it's not my money. I guess the counter side would ask what type of boat and/or how do you use the boat? If this a cottage boat then I could see an argument for not having power trim, but I'd rather have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIFTER_016 Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 You can spend $450 when you purchase the motor or buy it without and then if you decide "man I should have got the power trim" you can buy aftermarket power trim for $600 US!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted May 14, 2015 Report Share Posted May 14, 2015 It's a "must have ". Yes yes yes yes !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 I dont have power trim on mine, and I dont want it, but its mostly because I duck hunt from my boat a lot, and running into stumps with power trim locked down is no good for me. On a motor under 40hp, I dont think you'll see any significant difference anyways. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormdunker Posted May 15, 2015 Report Share Posted May 15, 2015 Yes get the power trim for all the reasons stated above. Nicer ride in your boat will make you a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 For a 30hp it's a coin toss for me... If your gunna push the limits of what the motor can do then yes... If it's just going on a basic 14 foot tinner and you fish alone then it may not be worth it... I have a 50hp yammy tiller and most days I don't need my trim to be honest... Actually 9/10 days I don't need it... But if my boat is loaded heavy and it's choppy then I'll trim up to lift the bow a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 I have a 50 as well. Truthfully the amount of trim I use is minuscule. The best feature of trim is adjusting the motor in shallow water and when trailering etc. I love it for that. Otherwise, I don't think it will make a whole hell of a lot of difference on a 30. And I used to have a 30 2 stroke. I run a 20 on my duck boat, and trim would be next to useless. Anyway, If you have an extra $450 in your pocket, then go for it. At least you wont have to manually hoist the motor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 16, 2015 Report Share Posted May 16, 2015 i live on my powertrim. it is just another tool in the perfect troll (along with a quality sterm mount electric motor). if your looking to use that motor for trolling, make sure it has an option for variable control speed (merc's, yammy's, and I'm sure others have this option). it is great for slight changes in rpm without having to worry about the throttle. don't know if the etec has it....but it should...especially being a 2 stroke (which means more temperamental with speed changes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scugpg Posted May 17, 2015 Report Share Posted May 17, 2015 (edited) Absolutely yes. Even on smaller motors as many times your fighting to get the boat to plane with a small engine/short boat. Having the pt really helps dial in the optimal settings to take off and to cruise. Edited May 17, 2015 by Spooled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted May 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 Well, thanks for all the responses. I decided to order the new motor with the power trim...not sure how much it will help on a 30 but even just for the convenience at the launch, why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted May 22, 2015 Report Share Posted May 22, 2015 You'll love it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 You made a good choice not only going with the power trim and tilt but also with the E-Tech motor. They are a amazing outboard motor. You will be a very happy camper....errrrrrr.....boater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 does the ETEC tiller motor have that advanced throttle control options? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister G Posted May 26, 2015 Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 does the ETEC tiller motor have that advanced throttle control options? Tiller Kit with Touch Troll Preferred Freshwater fishing boat partners An Evinrude E-TEC engine is as much as 100+ pounds lighter than competitive engines.1 You’re on plane faster, with less bow rise, so you can see the open water in front of you. Rugged, functional and very easy to use, it provides all the information you need while out on the water. All the features and controls right at your fingertips. Fully adjustable to maximize comfort at your various running speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted May 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2015 (edited) does the ETEC tiller motor have that advanced throttle control options? Yeah, funny thing...friend of mine just purchased a 40hp Etec tiller and his does not have the touch troll feature, not even sure if it's an option. His tiller is also quite a bit longer. On the 30hp and under its a standard feature on the tiller, seems odd to me. I could be wrong, chime in if anyone knows more. Edited May 26, 2015 by Beavertail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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