Late 70s Evinrude 115 - Convert 2 Power Trim??

[JasonAych]

I am looking at a newer boat with an older late 70s Evinrude 115 which does not have power trim. Can it be converted to Power Trim?? Is it as easy as buying a motor and ram on ebay then wiring it up and installing it?

Sorry if this question has been asked before in the past. I just need a quick answer.

Thanks!

 

[JasonAych]

Re: Late 70s Evinrude 115 - Convert 2 Power Trim??

Also. Are these points or electronic? When did they go to electronic?

 

[crb478]

Re: Late 70s Evinrude 115 - Convert 2 Power Trim??

Really need to know the year model of the motor you have. 73-77 years interchange and 78 up goes through at least the mid 80's. A CMC unit will probably be less trouble in the long run and can fit pretty much any motor.

 

[R.Johnson]

Re: Late 70s Evinrude 115 - Convert 2 Power Trim??

If you mean tilt, and trim, that became available in 73. It will not bolt on to the engines with seperate stern mounting brackets under 73.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Late 70s Evinrude 115 - Convert 2 Power Trim??

If it's a 78 or newer, buy a used J/E tilt unit on eBay. If it's older than that, consider a CMC unit because the J/E ones got for a fortune used. I have a '73 that I've wanted to add T&T to and I'm basically out of luck unless I want to drop $500 on it.

 

[wavrider]

Re: Late 70s Evinrude 115 - Convert 2 Power Trim??

The CMC 130 is a great TnT, I am running one on a 1973 85HP rude on the back of the Skeeter bass boat, works great and never any problems.

Finding then used is like finding a needle in a hay stack.

 

[ezmobee]

Re: Late 70s Evinrude 115 - Convert 2 Power Trim??

Thanks wavrider, good to hear someone running one with my exact engine. I just can't justify spending $500 on adding that to my boat when my whole setup is probably worth $1500! I'm also concerned about adding additional weight/set-back on my boat which already seems to be transom heavy seeing as I'm at the max rated horsepower. I would so love to have PT&T though.