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What do I need to add power tilt/trim to my rig?
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<blockquote data-quote="Toby from MO" data-source="post: 89572" data-attributes="member: 1359"><p>Spark…</p><p></p><p>You do not have nearly as much leeway trimming a jet as you would a prop but it does have some benefit. When running…you can trim to a point where the drive shaft nears a perpendicular position…then is starts sucking air (cavitating). About 3-5 quick bumps on the trim button is all I get. It does lift the bow a bit and I pick maybe 1 mph. You have to be careful though…excessive trimming can result in cavitation burns on the impeller.</p><p></p><p>I’m not sure outfitting an existing motor with power trim for the performance aspect would be worth it as factory and after market trim packages tend to be expensive. If buying a new motor…no doubt…you want it. But keep in mind…having power trim has added benefits beyond use when running. I use my forward mount trim button a lot when fishing. It saves me from running to the back of the boat to lift my engine to keep from getting hung on a log or to prevent dragging when I’m floating through 4” of water.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Toby from MO, post: 89572, member: 1359"] Spark… You do not have nearly as much leeway trimming a jet as you would a prop but it does have some benefit. When running…you can trim to a point where the drive shaft nears a perpendicular position…then is starts sucking air (cavitating). About 3-5 quick bumps on the trim button is all I get. It does lift the bow a bit and I pick maybe 1 mph. You have to be careful though…excessive trimming can result in cavitation burns on the impeller. I’m not sure outfitting an existing motor with power trim for the performance aspect would be worth it as factory and after market trim packages tend to be expensive. If buying a new motor…no doubt…you want it. But keep in mind…having power trim has added benefits beyond use when running. I use my forward mount trim button a lot when fishing. It saves me from running to the back of the boat to lift my engine to keep from getting hung on a log or to prevent dragging when I’m floating through 4” of water. [/QUOTE]
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