Outboard Motor Stuck in Up Position? Check This FIRST!

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Outboard Motor Stuck in Up Position? Check This FIRST!

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Жыл бұрын

Before you get scared that something's terribly wrong with your outboard motor's trim/tilt, check this first! It's common for these brackets to be used for transportation or winter storage, and it's easy to forget the bracket is blocking the trim/tilt from being lowered. These brackets can be used to block the force/weight of the motor from pushing on the trim/tilt cylinder when trailering or for long periods of storage. They help with the longevity of your motor's trim/tilt unit, but they can cause panic if you forget to release the bracket before you launch the boat after a road trip or when launching for the first outing of the season.
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@delmarvelouslivingwiththem9739 3 ай бұрын

YES YES YES, Thx soooo much. had this pontoon 8 -9 years never ran into this. Mechanic put it all the way up in trailer mode this time for the first time... You saved my A#$! Charter this weekend and another Memorial day. You the man.......

@tomspontoons 3 ай бұрын

So glad this was helpful for you! I have had my own customers call because I had their motor in the trailer position to prevent it from bouncing or damaging the trim cylinder. Now you'll never had to worry about it again if they do the same thing in the future!

@Anchor-Tractor-Man Жыл бұрын

I've rehabbed a lot of aluminum boats and outboard motors in past 4 decades. I'm about to partake in my first complete toon restoration. Your channel is hands down, THE BEST , pontoon informational videos on the internet period. Thank you for your precise, detailed how to's, and tips! Best of luck to you and your wife, and your canine buddy of course, in all of your ventures

@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you so much!! We’re going to keep pushing along with videos of how-to and the cool projects we undertake. Our goal is to cover every topic possible for all the DIY folks out there willing to tackle their pontoon project. Let us know if you come across anything you need help with that we don’t have covered on our channel yet!

@sonofslade8235 Жыл бұрын

Tackling first toon restoration. Couldn't do it without ya!

@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын

Happy to be here to help! Best of luck!

@seawench555 Жыл бұрын

Perfect, good stuff.

@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын

I’ve had multiple phone calls from my customers with motors stuck up in the spring…figure this will help someone else too!

@seawench555 Жыл бұрын

@@tomspontoons good call Tom, there's probably heaps of boaties that didn't know that.😛

@vicesparis Жыл бұрын

Good explanetion

@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@J.O.. Жыл бұрын

Does Mercury have some sort of built in trim sensor ? Can't find the trim sending unit , wondering if it's the gauge or I just don't have a trim sending unit 😂

@tomspontoons Жыл бұрын

That’s a great question. From my experience it’s a coin flip. Some motors have a sensor or sending unit from the factory and some require a kit to be purchased separately and installed. Your best bet would be to get your model and serial number off the motor and call Vans Sport Center. Brad in parts can help you out figuring out if your motor is equipped or not, and can ship you the kit if need be. I use them for all sorts of outboard parts, accessories, and more! Here’s their phone: 616-364-0666