need help selecting Power Tilt-N-Trim

[rsimmons42]

I have a 1977 johnson 70 HP, runs great and lots of recent work completed, want to keep engine, only bad thing is manual tilt and trim. I don't know what tilt and trim to get. The model # is 70el77s. Will someone please tell me what model(s) to get, or provide a link.

Thanks,

 

[Barnacle_Bill]

Re: need help selecting Power Tilt-N-Trim

Have you considered a CMC PT-130? http://www.iboats.com/CMC_Power_Til...24613737--**********.762069081--view_id.13581

 

[rsimmons42]

Re: need help selecting Power Tilt-N-Trim

no i have not considered this option. it's more than i was originally planning on spending. but if there are advantages to this unit, it may be worth it. Do you have any experiance with it and is there any advantages.

 

[PUP300]

Re: need help selecting Power Tilt-N-Trim

Rsimmons42 - I think you will find out that the CMC will be cheaper then any OEM tilt and trim. I am looking to and a Mercury Tilt and trim was over $1000 and that is just for the part no shipping or installation. CMC's customer service has been very helpful with information and guidance. Good luck.

 

[rsimmons42]

Re: need help selecting Power Tilt-N-Trim

thanks very much, for your help and advice....

 

[2000WHITEGMC]

Re: need help selecting Power Tilt-N-Trim

I put the CMC PT-130 on my 1989 Tracker with a 40 hp Johnson and have had no problems with it. Get a motor puller to lift the motor and swing it out of the way. Install took about an hour and a half with wiring and everything. Great kit. And was a really good investment. Trims fast and beats breaking the back trying to hoist the motor. Good luck.

 

[john_in_nz]

Re: need help selecting Power Tilt-N-Trim

If I fit a CMC unit do I have to reposition the steering system as well or does that stay as is. I've a ride guide system and if I need to extend it it will mean new control cabel etc.