Well, just ordered my CMC PT-35 tilt & trim from iboats

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04-28-2011, 10:02 AM
maachuu

Well, just ordered my CMC PT-35 tilt & trim from iboats

should have in on Monday. any of you guys ever installed one incase I need to call you with questions ?

maachuu
04-28-2011, 10:07 AM
MO' MONEY

I haven't but torch is always good with this kinda stuff...
04-28-2011, 10:08 AM
majflyboy

Call DonDon, he's always ready to lend a hand.
04-28-2011, 10:19 AM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by majflyboy

Call DonDon, he's always ready to lend a hand.

thanks maj, really wanting to stay away from duct tape if possible :)
04-28-2011, 10:19 AM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by MO' MONEY

I haven't but torch is always good with this kinda stuff...

thanks MO
04-28-2011, 10:25 AM
Wannabe...

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Let me do it....always wanted to drill 6 1.5" holes in a transom. :)

Actually, Torch prolly is the man for advice on this job. Here, I'll raise the Bat Signal for him.

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Wannabe...
04-28-2011, 10:26 AM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by Wannabe...

Let me do it....always wanted to drill 6 1.5" holes in a transom. :)

Actually, Torch prolly is the man for advice on this job. Here, I'll raise the Bat Signal for him.

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Wannabe...

yea drilling holes in the transom makes me nervous for sure !!
04-28-2011, 10:30 AM
Wannabe...

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There you go....He'll be along any minute now.

Wannabe...
04-28-2011, 10:43 AM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by Wannabe...

Attachment 60812

There you go....He'll be along any minute now.

Wannabe...

u just aint right there youngun !!
04-28-2011, 10:44 AM
oleblue

Yea it's not hard but you will need a few things a second momentary switch and a weather proof exterior junction box.

I thank my junction box is 8 inch by 8 inch but I will check when I get home and post some pics of how I set mine up.
04-28-2011, 10:45 AM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by oleblue

Yea it's not hard but you will need a few things a second momentary switch and a weather proof exterior junction box.

I thank my junction box is 8 inch by 8 inch but I will check when I get home and post some pics of how I set mine up.

thanks oleblue, that would be a big help

maachuu
04-28-2011, 10:46 AM
tritonman

that is kind of a touchy subject there, I would need lots of towels to drill my transom. You are a brave man maachuu
04-28-2011, 10:54 AM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by tritonman

that is kind of a touchy subject there, I would need lots of towels to drill my transom. You are a brave man maachuu

Thanks for the support Triton :) it is nerve racking Im sure, but hey the worst that could happen would be have to replace the boat with a new one and of course it would have tilt and trim already if I have to do that :)
04-28-2011, 11:09 AM
tritonman

that's some great thinking right there
04-28-2011, 01:15 PM
MO' MONEY

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Originally Posted by maachuu

Thanks for the support Triton :) it is nerve racking Im sure, but hey the worst that could happen would be have to replace the boat with a new one and of course it would have tilt and trim already if I have to do that :)

I'd just be stuck with a leaky boat on my budget
04-28-2011, 02:01 PM
maachuu

budget ?? wats dat ?? I got more goin out than coming in, is that what you talkin bout ? I operate outta da red, some folks like to operate out of the black but I dont like to follow trends :)

m
04-28-2011, 02:19 PM
duckhunter

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Originally Posted by maachuu

thanks maj, really wanting to stay away from duct tape if possible :)

youre right, dd would have said strap it down with a couple rolls of duct tape, lol.
04-28-2011, 02:22 PM
gabowman

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Originally Posted by maachuu

budget ?? wats dat ?? I got more goin out than coming in, is that what you talkin bout ? I operate outta da red, some folks like to operate out of the black but I dont like to follow trends :)

m

Sounds like youre on the Obama Plan.;):D
04-28-2011, 02:34 PM
Scully901

Don't forget lotsa silly-cone- next best thing to duck tape...
04-28-2011, 02:39 PM
Wannabe...

Umm...Marine Grade Silicone..specifically 3M 5200. The home depot, tub and tile stuff will break down eventually.

Wannabe...
04-28-2011, 02:40 PM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by gabowman

Sounds like youre on the Obama Plan.;):D

GA, you busted me :)
04-28-2011, 06:41 PM
oleblue

Here are the pics. The junction box is 6"x6"x5" it could be bigger butit works. I put the relays in it and a switch so I could put the transom saver on by myself.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd0cbd-faef-d358.jpg

http://tapatalk.com/mu/a6cd0cbd-fb0b-001c.jpg
04-28-2011, 08:02 PM
maachuu

thanks ole blue
05-05-2011, 08:57 AM
maachuu

ok, got it installed yesterday and tested and man it is sweet, moves up and down lots faster than I expected, gotta go get my box to put the relays in today and then will have to run my wires to my battery. does anyone know if it will hurt to shorten or splice in to the wires if needed ? reason I ask is that my switch wires are way longer than needed and the power cables are to short.

thanks
05-05-2011, 09:01 AM
Wannabe...

As long as they're terminated or extended the proper way, won't hurt a thing. Go ahead and spring for the heat shrink ends and butt connectors. Last thing you want is to be stuck in the up or down position due to a short from water intrusion.

Wannabe...
05-05-2011, 09:05 AM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by Wannabe...

As long as they're terminated or extended the proper way, won't hurt a thing. Go ahead and spring for the heat shrink ends and butt connectors. Last thing you want is to be stuck in the up or down position due to a short from water intrusion.

Wannabe...

Thanks WB, got some of those (I think) will stop by ratshack and get some to be sure

m
05-05-2011, 09:21 AM
Wannabe...

You're welcome. Now let's see the CMC installed and quite teasing us with box pics.

Wannabe...
05-05-2011, 09:27 AM
maachuu

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Originally Posted by Wannabe...

You're welcome. Now let's see the CMC installed and quite teasing us with box pics.

Wannabe...

will get some pics tonight posted
05-05-2011, 10:10 AM
oleblue

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Originally Posted by Wannabe...

As long as they're terminated or extended the proper way, won't hurt a thing. Go ahead and spring for the heat shrink ends and butt connectors. Last thing you want is to be stuck in the up or down position due to a short from water intrusion.

Wannabe...

X1. Don't really want to say this but he is 100% right on this.
Also make sure you get a waterproof box or some thing to put the relays in they are REALLY testy and hope you enjoy it.
05-05-2011, 10:42 AM
Wannabe...

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Originally Posted by oleblue

they are REALLY testy

Don't they make male relays?

Wannabe...
05-05-2011, 10:43 AM
C N

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Originally Posted by Wannabe...

Don't they make male relays?

Wannabe...

Those have all been recalled due to performance issues....
05-05-2011, 10:48 AM
oleblue

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Originally Posted by C N

Those have all been recalled due to performance issues....

That's not right ! I thank the ones I got are females they emptied my wallet and are never in the mood to work!!!! LOL
05-05-2011, 10:59 AM
C N

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Originally Posted by oleblue

That's not right ! I thank the ones I got are females they emptied my wallet and are never in the mood to work!!!! LOL

They are all cramped up..... you put 'em in too tight of a box (you said so yourself).... You know what cramps does to a woman's mood! Rofl