Trim limit switch

[scatgo]

For some reason my boat didnt have a sender or trim limit switch on the outdrive when I got it. I am in the process of installing the sender so the trim gauge on the dash is working. Right now I cant think of a good reason to deal with the aggravation of installing a limit switch if I have a trim gauge that is working. Am I missing something or is the limit switch some what useless.

 

[flashback]

I understand the benefits of both, but neither is essential when you know how your boat preforms. The limit prevents you from raising the drive too high while racing your neighbor's boat.

 

[Bondo]

I understand the benefits of both, but neither is essential when you know how your boat preforms. The limit prevents you from raising the drive too high while racing your neighbor's boat.

Ayuh,.... The prop blows out, before you get very far into the tilt range,....
Long before the u-joints start protesting,....

Every boat I've ever had, the wires rotted off the switch, 'n sender, 'n I've never bothered replacin' either of 'em,....

 

[alldodge]

^^^ Agree, it's not needed

 

[flashback]

Mostly I don't have trust in the gauge so why would I depend on it. You will get a feel with your boat and that feel is your gauge.

 

[scatgo]

Mostly I don't have trust in the gauge so why would I depend on it. You will get a feel with your boat and that feel is your gauge.

Yea I get what you are saying but I would like to have some clue as to where the outdrive is. One time i new I was heading for some shallow water so i wanted to raise the drive to make sure the prop didnt start to dredge and sure enough due to a trim pump failure it didnt come up and I wound up with a prop that looked like it was sand blasted. And of course its a good idea to bring the drive up before you attempt to get the boat on a trailer.

 

[Stinnett21]

I get what is said above about not being necessary but frankly I like having them. I use the limit switch when loading onto the trailer. I bring the drive up to the limit when powering on. Never nicked a prop like this and if I need to gun it I know I'm not stressing the u-joints past the recommended limit. Yes I could count or just estimate but in the heat of the moment it's nice to have the switch. Same with the trim sender. I just like having a visual on the dash. But...having said this I would not think it worth tearing into the bell housing, etc. just to have the switches. I have heard some say with the right tools they can be installed without major surgery but I haven't done it.