Opinions on Aftermarket Power Trim/Lifts

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I have a 30 HP Yamaha(1998) longshaft on my 15ft aluminum boat . I just bought it and it only has about 15 hours on it . I was wondering how those aftermarket lift/trim units are ? I found this one made by CMC

http://www.cook-mfg.com . What ya think ? Are there other mfgers out there ? Thanks <br /><br />Jeff

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Opinions on Aftermarket Power Trim/Lifts

They tend to be very pricey. You would probably be best served by adding a dolfin on your motor and just keeping the trim pin at a happy medium.<br />This should give you very good results.<br /><br />Bob

 

[9632587410]

Re: Opinions on Aftermarket Power Trim/Lifts

Problem with that idea is I use this boat in our river system and a lot in lakes . Stopping at gravel bars in heavy currents is the norm . When your trying to manouver a boat in fast water towards the bar(shallow shore) and then run back and pull up the engine before you turn the prop into mush .Its tricky in a smaller boat as well .When it comes to $ 433.00 investment on a $ 3000.00 (new) engine it doesnt seem that pricey .