OK need some opinions

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?

It will do an excellent job.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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

The one I have won't work.

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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Originally Posted by Jack's Pawpaw

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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The CMC jack plate is non adjustable.

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Originally Posted by Jack's Pawpaw

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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Think they offer a 4 inch set back as well, at least they did. BRM hit the nail on the head, don't give up your adjustability of the plate you already have.

Fix the factory stuff...A friend of mine owns a marine shop and we are able to repair some trim pumps just by cleaning up and resealing the motors.If not there are reman units.

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Originally Posted by RTJ214

Fix the factory stuff...A friend of mine owns a marine shop and we are able to repair some trim pumps just by cleaning up and resealing the motors.If not there are reman units.

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I agree. Fix the factory unit and keep your adjustable jack plate.

Repair what you have.

Get a new ranger

Stay with original equipment if you can. If you change equipment you may change the set back which would require new steering cable length. If you change the jack plate the same thing and may change the vertical height of the mounted motor which could cause your motor to cavitate. Been there done that.