OK need some opinions

**Jack's Pawpaw** · 02-24-2014, 03:39 PM

I 17' Challanger Bass Boat with a 115 Mercury. It is mounted on a manual jack plate. The trim has gone out. OK here is my question

A new trim assembly is 935.00 + tax a used one is 600.00. What do you guys think about putting a CMC trim and tilt unit on and doing away with the jack plate brand new is 699.00?

**Rees Guide** · 02-24-2014, 03:41 PM

It will do an excellent job.

**clfarms1** · 02-24-2014, 03:45 PM

can you wire it so that you can run it from the motor and from the bow as well as from the console. If not I would opt for the trim assembly myself.

**Rees Guide** · 02-24-2014, 03:47 PM

Steven, you can.
What model is your Merc, I may have a trim unit for it.

**Wind Knot** · 02-24-2014, 03:49 PM

I would keep the manual jackplate and add the CMC. The setback will help a little with speed and proper height adjustment.

**Jack's Pawpaw** · 02-24-2014, 03:50 PM

it's a 95 115 single ram yellow fill cap. Model # 1115412RD.

**Rees Guide** · 02-24-2014, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Wind Knot

I would keep the manual jackplate and add the CMC. The setback will help a little with speed and proper height adjustment.

That's an excellent idea there if your cables will let you.
Will look at what I have and post back in a little while.

**Big C** · 02-24-2014, 04:47 PM

I would rebuild the one you have.It's only an electric motor with a small pump and cylinder.The motor probably needs brushes.

**Rees Guide** · 02-24-2014, 07:26 PM

The one I have won't work.

**Jack's Pawpaw** · 02-24-2014, 07:46 PM

Thanks for checking. I called CMC and the suggested to remove the Jack plate because theirs is already ofset 6" so I think that is the way I am going. Thanks guys! !!

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