HELP- Need power Tilt/Trim on 88 Force 85hp

Cali_fisher

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I have a Bayliner Capri w/ force 85hp (1988) and it is a maual tilt/trim. What is the cheapest way to add Power Tilt/Trim to this motor? I am disabled and can NOT lift this motor everytime I take my son fishing. PLEASE HELP.
 

tater76

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Re: HELP- Need power Tilt/Trim on 88 Force 85hp

Unfortunately, they are expensive and usually found on ebay ($299 and up with no guarantee). However, check your local boat shops, Craigslist, etc. You won't have to pay shipping which could be pretty spendy on top of the unit. Maybe try Franz at Franz Marine? I'm looking for one myself, so if I find a few in good shape I will let you know :)
 

jerryjerry05

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Re: HELP- Need power Tilt/Trim on 88 Force 85hp

E-bay or craigslist.
Be careful and only buy from the states that don't have salt water.
All the units that are useable are around 20yrs old.And salt water units are gonna be hard to get apart and free up..
On this site, RRitt works on them.He might have something for sale(maybe). J
 

RRitt

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Re: HELP- Need power Tilt/Trim on 88 Force 85hp

power tilt is easy. power trim is not. You could splice togather a good power tilt system with new pump for around $250. A lot of people like the aftermarket CMC type units but I would not count myself among them. I am lazy and do not want to take the engine off boat and remount along with the potential that some steering and controls might not fit new location. However, on some boat getting that extra 6" of setback helps prevent cavitation.
 

Cali_fisher

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Re: HELP- Need power Tilt/Trim on 88 Force 85hp

Thanks to everyone for helping out.
I guess all I need is Tilt. I did not know I could get Tilt only. All I want is to be able to lift motor in and out during launch.
FYI, most of my fishing is in Salt water if that makes any differance.
 
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