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I am looking at a small 15' old boat with a 45 hp outboard. Apparently there is no elictric trim for the boat. What is trim and is it needed?

Re: Trim - Loweboy 06:36:56 08/13/04 (0)
An old 45 hp motor will most likely have a big power head and will weigh alot when tilting it up but tilting it is possible. I had an Evinrude Lark 40 on a 14' Sea King and it was a hoss to tilt back but I handled it. The trim can be adjusted with the pin lacated in the motor mount that goes across the mount and places the motor on a different angle than the transom. This is usually a five position adjustment but be carefull not to drop the pin overboard when removing it.
Re: Trim - Woodpecker 21:11:31 08/12/04 (1)
I would assume the seller is referring to an electrically controlled hydraulic device that changes the angle of the motor. This is very nice to have, especially with a heavy motor, but not necessary. Trim can be adjusted manually, though not while underway, of course.
As far as what trim "is"....it's the posture of your boat. For instance, running with the bow too high or too low, or listing to one side or the other.
- Re: Trim - papasage 02:59:34 08/23/04 (0)
  i have a 50 hp 1973 . i put a after market t&t on it and i wouldnt do without one now . you can order one from the factory but they will charge you sugested retail i got mine from a dealer . at thaty time it wasaround $500.00. you can trim it out to the corect point to run the boat . tilt it up when pulling up to the shore where it is shallow .

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