Tilt and Trim Motor replacement questions

[philipjames5k5]

I have gone through two trim motor in a year they have both been aftermarket. Amazon.com: TILT TRIM MOTOR MERCURY MARINER 50-125HP 809885A1: Sports & Outdoors this is the one that has gone out twice on me. The wires inside the motor break off and burn up. Is there any other motors like Arco or sierra that anyone has had any luck with? Looking for a cheaper alternative to the oem mercury motor. Thanks

 

[philipjames5k5]

Re: Tilt and Trim Motor replacement questions

Ive got a 89/90 mercury 90 3 cyl

 

[RRitt]

Re: Tilt and Trim Motor replacement questions

I think that you have had bad luck. The chinese motor doesn't usually break like that. In broad terms, it is 1/2 the motor for 1/3rd the price. Nonetheless, you may want to look at ARCO due to your location. Most of Florida has that brown water caused by tanin. Tanin is mildly acidic and makes even our freshwater slightly conductive to electricity. Because of this you are fighting aluminum corrosion every time that your boat hits the water. As such, the Mercury and Arco trim motors are probably worth the investment. Chinese motors don't have SS bolts and washers. They do have cheap gaskets and thin paint. In candian glacier water it doesn't make much difference. In Florida swamp water it makes a huge difference.

 

[philipjames5k5]

Re: Tilt and Trim Motor replacement questions

Thanks RRitt, The lakes I fish in north Florida are very brown, 3-4 inches of visibility on a good day. So your saying Arco is a better quality? I do not mind paying 250-400 if it will last me 3-4 years, but 150 X 2 in a 6-8 month period and the hassle to change it just is not worth it.