Tohatsu 40hp. How can I increase out trim?

[riverrat321]

Hi guys, thought you may have an idea. I need to increase out trim onm my manual tilt outboard. I want it to almost shallow water drive level. I had a choc made up to mount the motor on the boat with at an angle but the clamps arn't wide enough to allow this. Also tried a round bit of wood that I drilled a hole down the middle and put the tilt pin through to make the pin thick allowing for more angle. This works ok but the wood starts wearing through. Any other ideas?

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 40hp. How can I increase out trim?

You can buy ready made trim wedges that give you around 5 or 8 degrees...or you could use two wedges on each side and double that.

 

[riverrat321]

Re: Tohatsu 40hp. How can I increase out trim?

So these wedges increase "out" trim NOT "in" trim right? You know where I can buy them and what they cost? Thanks.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Tohatsu 40hp. How can I increase out trim?

Correct. They are an aftermarket item that should be available from any marine supplier.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Tohatsu 40hp. How can I increase out trim?

Or add a power trim like a cmc unit.

 

[riverrat321]

Re: Tohatsu 40hp. How can I increase out trim?

Thanks for the help. I don't believe I didn't know about the wedges. Got a pair today for $75. As for the power trim idea it would be nice but I can't afford any extra weight.