Power Trim Question

[jcupo6]

I have a 1973 Starcraft Holiday with a Mercruiser 140 hp engine. I bought it about a month ago, and am almost ready to get her in the water. My power trim will only trim up if the boat is in neutral. I haven't owned a boat in a while, but this seems strange to me. Should't I be able to trim the motor up while the boat in moving? Is this a common setting in older boats? Is there a limit switch that I may be able to adjust? I don't know the model of the trim motor, let me know if that is needed and I will try and get it. Thanks, any help is greatly appreciated!

 

[Gene70]

Re: Power Trim Question

Yes, you should be able to trim the boat up and down when running. Sounds to me like you need a new trim switch.