Mercruiser Alpha One, Gen 2:
So after crawling in/out of the boat a million times while working on the drive, I think it's time to finish one of my longer projects and install a transom trim switch. It would sure come in handy when working on the drive or the occasional 'oops' at the dock when you forget to raise the drive (don't lie.. everyone has done this at least once! LOL)
. In the event you do forget, it would be nice to raise the drive from the dock. No need to get wet or crawl in the boat.
Installing a simple momentary switch is easy enough aside from drilling a hole somewhere to mount the switch or panel, but it got me thinking... why not a wireless type instead? No holes to drill, very little wiring and no need to waterproof. I use similar generic wireless relays for various projects like garage door openers and lighting. They work great. I've never used one on a trim pump though.
I'm thinking a wireless winch controller or another generic wireless relay. Has anyone tried this? In the end it's just a momentary on/off, in/out switch, so I don't see why it shouldn't work? All you need to do is activate the trim pump relay so it should be easy?
Unless there's something I'm missing?
So after crawling in/out of the boat a million times while working on the drive, I think it's time to finish one of my longer projects and install a transom trim switch. It would sure come in handy when working on the drive or the occasional 'oops' at the dock when you forget to raise the drive (don't lie.. everyone has done this at least once! LOL)
Installing a simple momentary switch is easy enough aside from drilling a hole somewhere to mount the switch or panel, but it got me thinking... why not a wireless type instead? No holes to drill, very little wiring and no need to waterproof. I use similar generic wireless relays for various projects like garage door openers and lighting. They work great. I've never used one on a trim pump though.
I'm thinking a wireless winch controller or another generic wireless relay. Has anyone tried this? In the end it's just a momentary on/off, in/out switch, so I don't see why it shouldn't work? All you need to do is activate the trim pump relay so it should be easy?
Unless there's something I'm missing?