A big thanks goes out to Oleblue for pictures he sent me of how he took care of keeping the relays in the dry. Thanks again Oleblue. Do you guys think I should get a "motor toter/transom saver" on this setup if I plan on trailering with the motor tilted up ? Its just a 25 hp but it weighs in at about 160lbs. Oh Yea, WB pardon the bottom of my boat, I wasnt able to get it washed and dried before I took pictures :)
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Man that looks great, very professional.
Definately get a motor toter.
thanks Scott, cant take all the credit for the install, had a retired marine service manager helping me out :) had to scratch his back with helping load 15 crossties and I believe he won LOLQuote:
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thanks sat, been lookin at them but wasnt sure if I would need one or not, gotta find me one nowQuote:
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thanks
maachuu
sat (or anyone else), if you dont mind would you take a look at this on ebay and tell me if you think it would be ok ? My boat sticks back past the end of my trailer, thus Im gonna have to go down and under my boat to connect to my trailer and I believe this is what I need. Thanks LarryQuote:
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Swivl-EZE Transom Saver 30"-60" MFN:460-ADJ | eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...91519&viewitem=
Yep.....you need a transom saver
You need to take that tilt position adjustment pin out of your motor bracket....you don't need it now with the tilt and trim unit.....plus you will not be able to trim under with it in there. Trimming under when you are idleing slow through no wake zone or trolling speed only areas....it just helps you keep the bow down.
Sorry, i only post on weekdays. Send me a pm to remind me to make fun of you first thing Monday.
Wannabe...
Dang....what an attitude.Quote:
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double pffffttttttttttttttttttttttQuote:
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Get the transom saver.;):)
That is nice!!! That is what i wanted for mine but everybody talked me out of it. That is the one that will kick up if you hit a stump right?
not sure on that OleMissQuote:
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Good looking setup x2 on motor totter. Have one similar to that, homemade but works.
Just reach and grab the bottom of motor and try to pull it up...if it comes up thats the one I was gonna get til everybody talked me out of it.
G, got another question for you, as you said I need to take the pin out so that the motor will go all the way down, now my question is : should I leave my motor in the run position or tilt position (see picture)Attachment 61526Quote:
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also,here is a picture of the tilt adjustment pin out with the motor all the way down, this is what you are talking about being able to trim it all the way down right ?
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dont believe this one will pull up, have to tilt it upQuote:
Originally Posted by OleMiss
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Run position....for power trim use....tilt position to tilt.
thanks, kinda what I thought but wasnt sure, didnt know if it need to be where the motor would kick up if I hit something or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by "G"
I dont think your motor is gonna kick up if you hit something......unless there is a feature designed into your unit to let it do that. Thats what Ole Miss was talking about....if you can't grab ahold of your motor and pick it up then its not going to kick up if you hit something. Most power tilt and trim units that I have seen will not let it kick up. Your just gonna have to be careful and not hit anything.
Thanks G, sorry for all the questions, but since the "Almighty Wise One Know It All" dont post on weekends, I had to find someone almost as smart at him :)
Good thing for you I make the rules, so I've issued myself a variance speshul for you.
Nice.
What's up with the blurred pics except for the motor? You're making it really hard for us to look for other stuff to make fun of you about. Now, knock it off.
Wannabe...
less known, less needed to know :)
Yep, g, on weekends, it takes all he has.....time and effort....to catch his one fish.Quote:
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Looks good.Quote:
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I got mine installed in the rain yesterday Macchuu, It was raining ,so I didn't try the boat out yesterday. Where did you get the box? I need one for the same reason. Also, I am gonna parallel the trim switch with another switch from BPS. I will place the trim switch near my seat so I can reach it and trim up and down on the run. There is no convenient place to mount the toggle switch in the Crappie Jon without being in the way of knees. The one at BPS is low profile, so I want accidentally bump it. I gotta be in Memphis a couple days anyway. Doctors of course.
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Got the box at Lowes, its an electrical box 8x8 I believe, Oleblue said he used a 6x6 but should have went bigger is why I went with the 8x8. every thing fits in there with out a lot of strain on any of it.Quote:
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MAACHUU Talking about motor kicking up. If it would kick up then you would have backing up for the motor kicking up when you throtel up.
Looks like you did a nice job....you are hereby designated as the official CMC installer for all of C.C. You're welcome.
Wannabe...
thank you kind sir, but I think that these are not enough challenge, so therefore I will decline to do anymore of these :)Quote:
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Here's the run-down on "kicking up".
The switch on your Honda motor bracket should allow you to pull the motor up and lock it into place, put the motor down and lock it into place, or allow it to swing freely (that should happen on the tilt setting). That is what the Tilt/Run lever is for. This is standard for motors that are not originally equipped with power tilt and trim. Motors that came from the factory with power tilt and trim already installed usually do not tilt up manually (by pulling on the cowling). Instead, if you run into something, it uses an emergency release that will eventually allow the motor to come up. In my experience, if the hydraulic relase gives out, it's hit something pretty hard and there's a pretty good chance something is broken.
The tilt feature on your motor is good if you're trolling, idling, or using the trolling motor in stumpy areas and rely on your outboard as a rudder. It will allow the motor to come up out of the water and save some wear and tear on your transom and motor bracket. It's bad if you're running on plane and need to let off of the throttle quickly. The water resistance will allow the motor to pop up and you have the potential to lose control of the boat. When you're backing up, the reverse thrust of the prop will push the motor out of the water as well. Generally, you can keep the lever on tilt and lean on the motor and back up without it kicking up. I usually do it with my fingertips, but I'm incredibly strong. Like, don't need a boat trailer-carry my rig strong.
Your PT-35 gives you the best of both worlds- hydraulic tilt and trim without sacrificing the tilt option on your motor. If you're poking around cypress trees or a stump field, you can keep the motor on tilt and if (and when) you hit a stump, your motor is coming up rather than take it on the chin.
In my boat, I have the motor set on tilt 90% of the time- when I'm idling, when I'm running the trolling motor, and when I don't need to lean on the reverse too hard. I use the run or lock setting when I'm running on plane (completely wide open) and scaring my girlfriend.
Thanks Windknot for the advice
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Wannabe...
are you speechless WB ?????????????????????Quote:
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