Aftermarket tilt/trim

[sly_karma]

I just installed a Panther tilt/trim setup for my old but strong Johnson 140 which was made as a manual tilt. Buying original parts would have cost a fortune - if I could find them. The Panther tilt plate was just over $500 and it took me an hour and a half to do the installation with the help of an engine hoist. Electrical install was as simple as two plugs and a pair of terminals on the battery. The trim is adjusted with a small sealed switch mounted on the dash or anywhere else you like. Overall design and quality of finish are very good, and the on-water trial didn't show any problems, the unit did what it is supposed to. Top end speed improved slightly, from 37.5 to 39 mph @ 5300 rpm. Engine has now moved 7" aft which I like, better alignment with the kicker.

Reason I posted is there is a model made for smaller engines as well, folks with outboards to 25 hp and 55 hp can add (or replace) power tilt for a pretty reasonable price.

 

[scott craven]

Nice job, bet that makes life easier for you.

 

[Reeltime]

Hey sly_karma , thanks for post .. I have a 40hp and tilt is much needed i'm gonna look into the set up . Cheers !

 

[sly_karma]

Heh heh, we really do live in a Newtonian world; there is a reaction to every single thing we do. Mrs Sly has declared that she would now feel comfortable operating the boat when I'm not around... I shoulda thought this through better.

 

[Fish Assassin]

Haha..... Time to buy a bigger boat

 

[sly_karma]

Good call FA, the obvious solution is one boat to keep in the Okanagan and another at the coast so I'm not trailering 1000 km every trip to the cabin...