Trim Switch on Steering Wheel

[jhow0228]

I am wanting to install a trim switch/lever on the steering wheel. How difficult is this going to be? And how do I do it? Never messed with this before. Motor is a 1992 Merc XR6.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Trim Switch on Steering Wheel

Here is a kit: Steering Trim Control Unit - T-H Marine Supply ST-1-DP - iboats

It doesn't look like it would be too difficult.

 

[crabby captain john]

Re: Trim Switch on Steering Wheel

My question is WHY? On good water it is easy to control from the throttle lever and in bad water one hand will be there to adjust power/speed anyway. If pushing to WOT/high speed on flat water in a straight line would be the only reason.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Trim Switch on Steering Wheel

Good point, Crabby. But it might make sense under some circumstances. For example, the original motor on my boat didn't have power T&T so there is no switch on the throttle handle. I switched motors to one with power T&T so a steering wheel switch would be easier/cheaper than replacing the controls. My T&T switch is on the instrument panel.

 

[jhow0228]

Re: Trim Switch on Steering Wheel

Well, I have a hot foot on it already and would like to get to where I can keep both hands on wheel at all times, except to engage motor. My boat likes to walk and when it does, I do not like taking a hand off the wheel to trim down. Anything can happen when a bass boat starts chine-walking... So just for added control and comfort.

 

[NYBo]

Re: Trim Switch on Steering Wheel

That sounds like a good reason.

 

[NSBCraig]

Re: Trim Switch on Steering Wheel

Very popular set up.