I'm not much of a mechanic either but I am going to work on it tomorrow. Geting all my poles restrung and getting all the batteries charged up. Probably will fire upthe engine to make sure I don't have any other issues. I am going to pull the thing apart and see if I can get the switch off. I like the thought of maybe mounting a trim button on the steering wheel. I can only go about 40 to 45 miles an hour but I figure it is always a good thought to besafe and keep both hands on the wheel at all times. I always wanted to put a hot foot on the boat also, but that may be a little over kill. Not sure is it is possible or necessary for a boat that goes so slow. My safty issues really kick in big when I go tobig lakes like KY Lake or Lake Erie. Erie can get real nasty real quick and when it does I fear having to pull my hand off the wheel.