I have a 18' by 6' dory powered by a huge 70hp Evinrude - not sure of exact age, suspect circa 1987.<br />The Tilt & Trim is jammed in position about half-way up, so that the prop is just below the surface. It hasn't worked since I bought the boat, which hasn't bothered me since I keep the boat in quiet inland waters and never have to lift it. The problem is that I lent it to someone who must have scraped the bottom, which has resulted in the outboard being raised (and getting worse). The motor seems totally dead and the wiring is in bad condition.<br />OK, I intend to take it to the boatyard for a complete overhaul, but is there any way to manually lower the engine so that I can take it there safely?<br />many thanks