converting manual tilt to electric (powered)

[Solarex]

hi guys....i recently bought a boat that has a Johnson 115 outborad with manual tilt, i was wondering if anyone has rig-up a DIY (homemade) power tilt on your outboard.<br />i was looking into doing this conversion. i've looked at some high-torque dc stepper motors that are used on milling machines, these motors can handle several hundred pounds load. hmmm...

 

[roscoe]

Re: converting manual tilt to electric (powered)

If you plan on using this only to tilt the motor up, when not in use, then ok. Are these motors weatherproof?<br /><br />But if you plan on using it for power trim also, <br />"several hundred pounds load" isn't going to cut it.<br />You need several thousand pounds.<br />Consider the amount of force that will be pushing on it, to propel the boat at 40 mph thru and eventually over the water.<br /><br />Better to find a used unit, or buy a new Panther or CMC unit and bolt it on.

 

[Texasmark]

Re: converting manual tilt to electric (powered)

Why not check with a dealer for a unit, new or used. I have done that on a couple of occasions and works great; priced right, installation not a problem.<br /><br />Mark