Hi all
I'm in the process of buying a 1986 merc classic 50. The motor does not have power trim it has a gas assist shock. I have found a trim unit for sale it's off another classic 50. It's the old style where the pump mounts in the boat. Will this unit replace the shock assist unit? How much is involved in doing so? I can get the unit complete for 400.00. My other option would be to buy a aftermarket trim unit for a couple hundred more. The new one would have a 6 to 7" setback not sure how this would affect things seeing this is tiller steering. I would like to keep things original but not sure how easy the conversion would go from the gas assist to the power. I'm looking to feed off all the advice and knowledge I can get and greatly appreciate it
I'm in the process of buying a 1986 merc classic 50. The motor does not have power trim it has a gas assist shock. I have found a trim unit for sale it's off another classic 50. It's the old style where the pump mounts in the boat. Will this unit replace the shock assist unit? How much is involved in doing so? I can get the unit complete for 400.00. My other option would be to buy a aftermarket trim unit for a couple hundred more. The new one would have a 6 to 7" setback not sure how this would affect things seeing this is tiller steering. I would like to keep things original but not sure how easy the conversion would go from the gas assist to the power. I'm looking to feed off all the advice and knowledge I can get and greatly appreciate it