Ever try to find a power trim unit for a 1974 Evinrude??

[Tail_Gunner]

Ever since we took my new boat out to the lake, it was very evident that it needed a power trim unit for the motor badly. As is, without a power trim and with the aluminum ski prop, it'd only do about 40. With a power trim and a stainless prop, it'll top 50 easy.

For several days now, we've been doing a nation wide internet search for a power trim unit that would fit a 35 year old Evinrude. Not an easy task.

Well, just a little while ago, my son called. Due to the extreme difficulty in finding a power trim unit for the 1974 Evinrude 85, this weekend he is going to look at a 1979 Evinrude 115 complete with power trim for $700. Even if the compression is bad, we can over haul it for not a whole lot. He even knows someone who can bore & hone cylinders for cheap.

What a kid!!!!! View attachment 10246

 

[clintusaf]

thought you might want to see this tailgunner. im a craigslist fanatic and remebered seeing this a couple days ago. dont know if it will work, but its worth a look-see.

Power Tilt&Trim unit for Johnson /Evinrude 85to140hp

 

[kingkevindavid]

i feel your pain. My first boat (in 2001) was a 1969 Starcraft with a 1974 150 Evinrude on it. It was a great outboard! Mine had a power trim on it but it was shot. I wasn't internet savvy back then but I searched high an low for one, never did find one. mine had four preset positions you could set the engine at with a bar that held it there. I set mine the furthest out or fully trimmed. The only disadvantage was it was slow out of the hole.

good luck with the 79, hopefully it works out for you.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

thought you might want to see this tailgunner. im a craigslist fanatic and remebered seeing this a couple days ago. dont know if it will fit but its worth a look-see.

Power Tilt&Trim unit for Johnson /Evinrude 85to140hp

It looks about right. I'll look into it. Thanks.

 

[clintusaf]

no prob. anything for a good ole retired MSgt.

 

[Tail_Gunner]

no prob. anything for a good ole retired MSgt.

That's O.R.F. (Old Retired Fart) to you sonny!!