Great video ! I ordered a bunch of parts and 6" actuator off Amazon to convert my 48hp evinrude to tilt. Very excited and thank you for posting i was considering all options but finding that someone had done it made it seem so much more doable.

@unclejeffro

Ай бұрын

You can do it! 👍

My boat I bought didn't come w a trim motor. This I am glad I found. What a great idea. Thanks I never even thought about something like that. Now I'm going to install this on mine. I get tired lifting my motor up by hand.

@unclejeffro

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help and thanks for commenting-Jeff

Glad this popped up on KZread. Going to order me one this evening.

brilliant idea. i'm going todo the same for my motors only diffrence is i will add two, 1 on each side just to not put so much pressure on it

Thanks for sharing that. I was about to dish out $500 to retro fit my outboard with old OEM stuff. But will be looking into this more closely.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Glad I could help

Thanks a million for making the job so simple.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Always good videos. What a good way to save a ton of money

@unclejeffro

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. i appreciate you

I think you’ll find out if the linear actuator can hold position against the motor’s thrust at all and if it can hold position in vibration. I’m pretty sure the actuator can’t withstand the propeller thrust in that geometry and you’ll save yourself the price of an actuator if you put the tilt pin back in so that the bottom stop isn’t the linear actuator, but it’s only $40. I think your actuator will last a lot longer if it’s mounted with the electric motor at the top so it isn’t immersed and water does’t run down inside it’s housing to its gearbox. ideally the exposed end would be above water level, but with enough grease it will survive being wetted. As supplied the grease in the actuator’s gear box will have negligible water resistance and corrosion protection. The drive screw shell doesn’t need lubrication as much as water-roofing. The original grease was chosen to avoid retaining gritty dust that wears out seals. It should get a styrene thickened waterproof grease like “Aqualube” which is used on o-rings in swimming pool pumps, filters, and lights. I think you’d be happier with the result of cobbling something hydraulic together, and it might be a saleable product, but it’s a lot to figure out and piece together, so if the objective is fishing not making money, skip looking into about mini hydraulics.

Thanks for the inspiration. Been wanting to add tilt/trim (on the cheap) to my 'Rude 40hp Big Twin. Scuse me, need to whip out my card😂😂😂😂

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

It works great!

@n5syr01

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffrodo you use it as a trim/tilt when the boat is at speed? Does it have the cajones to hold the motor in position at speed?

Simple yet effective. Perfect.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it

I’m gonna have to try This hopefully save me $400! & that gutter on the house tripped me out 😂

@unclejeffro

5 ай бұрын

Its still working out great, no issues. Good luck 👍

That's badass.... and genius. Great idea.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! 👍

THANKS FOR THE SHOUT BRO!!!

So I like the factory solutions better but come on. I love this. Especially because these motors never had power trim. I like what you did. Great job. Cheers.

@unclejeffro

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Great info 👍🏾

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Should have flipped it around so electric motor is facing up towards back of boat to keep water out the electric aculater motor . Being down load its going to get shorted out

I thank you for your response as to the size of the actuator used, 6". In watching the video, it appears that the travel is much longer than 6". I have a 1993 Johnson Tracker 25hp on my 1993 Tracker 17' bass boat, would like to install your idea, just want to order proper actuator, also figure out sizes of adapter brackets. Thanks again, great idea.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

i will double check but im sure it was 6". yes, it was a 6" stroke

@angelabeatley2356

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffro Thank you

@MichaelSmith-uj1in

7 ай бұрын

You can check how for your Outboard we need to travel by using a tape measure. Just hold it in place and left your engine to where you want it however many inches that is

So waters not an issue with the Electric actuator motor I need to do this to my boat plus I like to see it on the water in action any chance of that

I'm thinking of trying this on an old 60hp Johnson. Like other commenters have mentioned, I might try mounting it opposite the way you did. I was thinking about using a shear pin for the lower pivot connection to allow it to break-away in the event of a strike/kick-up.

@unclejeffro

9 ай бұрын

Good idea

@timslifeonthecoast

5 ай бұрын

What type of shear pin are you thinking? Plastic or metal? I'm doing exactly the same, was also considering cutting out the lower ram so it is a U shape instead of O, only issue here is if you hit something, and it lifts, when it comes back down would not relocate the pin.

@Kucher99

4 ай бұрын

@@timslifeonthecoast Probably metal. I'm stripping, servicing, and re-painting the engine currently, so I'm still a long way from this modification step but I was planning to treat it like a snowblower auger and if I do end up whacking a rock I'll be replacing it either way.

should show a video of this on the water.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

i will do that

So good champs ! I can do this now 👍🏻

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

go for it my brother

do you have link from that actuator from ebay?

hey bud, love the idea and am currently looking at doing the same thing. my question is how well does it work while under load? I see it has no problem lifting the motor as a tilt, but how well does it trim while you're at speed? lots of force from the motor propelling the boat which I imagine puts the weight over the max capacity of the actuator. Let me know!!

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

I hardly ever run my boat fast so i really don't know what it does under heavy load. The actuator is rated for 1,100lbs and it's still working great. Had it out last weekend 👍

Awesome idea I appreciate it

@unclejeffro

2 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

Great idea, but two things need some thought: long term corrosion resistance and speed. This is fine for trim, but for tilt, it's way too slow.

Wow wtg awesome skill sets

Thanks for the video. Is it still holdin up well? I ordered an actuator right away for my 90’s 25hp Yamaha. /Rob from Sweden 🇸🇪

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

evrything is still working great !

Very nice! I have a few questions since I am going to do the same to my boat. Is it waterproof? Is there anything you would have done different in the fabrication of the bracket or the install or install location? Could you have centered it directly in the middle of the motor (under)? It looks like it has limited turning to the right. Thank you.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

No limitation on turn, ebay seller said it was waterproof. I used it just 2 days ago and everything is still great!

@H.O.Joe2667

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffro Thank you!

I’m setting up a tilt on my Ray Electric outboard motor and just curious whether this actuator has continued to handle the load. Great video, thanks!

@unclejeffro

Күн бұрын

Yes, I was using it yesterday and plan on going out tnite

Does the bracket you made keep the motor from turning all the way left and right? I need one on my motor and this looks like it would work on my 35 hp mercury. How do you measure to see how long of a piston you need to raise the motor high enough? Keep up the videos.

@unclejeffro

2 жыл бұрын

yes, we made the bracket long in back so the motor could fully turn both ways. on measuring- it was a lucky guess. i ordered the 6" stroke actuator

Congratulenchions 👏👏👏

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

not gonna mention that rain gutter down spout in the back ground? thats hilarious

@unclejeffro

16 күн бұрын

😆

I used air shocks and a small air pump and made up some brackets the air shocks where from a 63 corvette

@unclejeffro

6 күн бұрын

Good idea 👍

Looks great! How did you mount the lower bracket?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

It was just a 2 bolt piece that i mounted and sealed on the back of the boat 👍

Where do you have the actuator plugged in? Did you cut the 120v wall plug off and hardwire it in? If so how?

Have you made the follow up video on this? Like a video of you driving the boat and moving it up and down

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Kinda, you can see me using it in this vid kzread.info/dash/bejne/eYt8mq2CkZypnsY.html

For small boats and or motors, it could work well. However, you need to add a solution to the tilt function. Remember that, when the boat going forward the motor normally is not locked in position/place (only when you reverse it) as if you crash some ting under the water the outboard will simply lift and back in place to avoid damage to the outboard and as well to the e boat. So, now you have the outboard locked in lower position... A bit scare...

@spaceace6157

4 ай бұрын

All motors with factory trim are locked, there isn't a kick up without the addition of a break away plate.

@oliverstreet7704

3 ай бұрын

Motors without factory trim/tilt don’t have the described object strike protection. They have a bail tab used to manually disengage a spring loaded catch bar that engages a pin that passes through the transom clamp and pivot casting. choosing the pair of holes the pin passes through chooses the tilt of the motor. When the bail is closed while the motor is raised the catch bar will block the motor’s descent 15-20° farther up from the transom. The motor can be operated in this position at low speed in shallow water to achieve something like the described lift-up, but the thrust angle is useless for anything other than the lowest speed. The propeller’s thrust still provides enough force to ensure that striking an object will damage the lower unit (prop shaft) housing. The only practical uses for the trick are (1) beaching a boat using its forward momentum after the motor has been shut off. (2) pushing off of a shore with the motor higher than normal then switching the bail, with the motor in idle put the motor in reverse to have the prop thrust raise it to allow the catch bar spring to shift, put the motor back in neutral to allow gravity make it descend and catch the tilt angle pin. (3) switch the bail when the motor is down put the motor in reverse at idle to raise the motor up >20°, put the motor in idle so that it is at a higher angle in shallow water, but as mentioned it’s only useful at idle speed in forward gear.

@Decker1800

Ай бұрын

That’s kind of the reason for adding power trim. Avoid hitting objects on the bottom of the lake. And worse case scenario, hit something hard enough and it’ll rip that actuator rod out.

@solgerin4christ

Ай бұрын

If you make a bracket that the shaft slips into instead of of bolting. I think the weight of the motor would hold it in place.

maybe for trailer use you can just build something for easy dismantling or detaching

Do you have a link to that actuator?

Brilliant! Does it hold the weight of the motor ok when fully up / strong enough to support or does it still need the factory lock catch on? so pleased you shared this! I was searching for linear actuator DIY outboard lift as I was hoping to do exactly as you have. I thought about waterproofing and figured could easily epoxy the whole unit and use a rubber sock (like on older motor bike forks) over the whole extending shaft.... Also found some motors that have speeds of 15mms / sec. My engine is a Mariner 25hp 2t and didn't have a shallow drive kit.. Figured and actuator kit would sort that and have from n tilt to save my back 😊👍

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

it holds the weight just fine. i only worry about it when its on trailer and taking bumps while heading down road. i never thought about coating with epoxy for added water protection and thats a great idea. thanks for the comment

@johnmcook1

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffro I found that same one it does not say for use under water how has it held up?

@johnmcook1

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffro Also looks like it could have been mounted the other way where the motor is on top. Which could keep it out of the water *some. Not hating just dont wanna waste cash if the water made yours fail. A carry on vid would be nice to show the durability of this mod. And to lets folks know it in fact holds up fine. Vid is great and im considering the mod myself on my 50 tiller but wanna be sure that motor is sealed good enough

Great idea for my trolling kicker. Do those come with quicker action. This particular device will be testing my patience. Can as well jump over and yank it up twice quicker.

@unclejeffro

9 ай бұрын

That's one drawback that I don't like. it is slow but so much better than none at all 👍

Uncle Jeff, we all hope there is never a prop strike, will the outboard still break away ok if a log is struck on the river? I have this same setup on my drivable dock on our pond (electric troller) and works great. Great video and advise on the 6" version. Thank you for this video post.

@unclejeffro

2 ай бұрын

No, that's the only downfall to this rig

@gregarter8771

2 ай бұрын

@@unclejeffro let's just hope for no underwater strikes! Same deal on my troller.

im interested in doing this however i run saltwater, do yo run saltwater or freshwater and id love to see a video of it on the water with you adjusting it while its running

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Fresh water. im gonna do a follow up vid on it pretty soon

Bennett Marine A1200S Small Hydraulic Actuator Assembly , I wonder if something like this made for the leveling tabs on boats that are completely waterproof would work

@MichaelSmith-uj1in

7 ай бұрын

They sell them on Amazon

Dear Jeff! Does it still work? Can it withstand the forces during the ride? I wanna do it myself too! Greetz from Hungary! How much HP btw?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

It still works great! It's a 30 horse Johnson motor. Thanks for watching 👍

Good JOB.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Many many thanks

That’s the best idea I’ve seen and cheap! How water proof is the actuator?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

i really dont know. it said waterproof in the description when i ordered it. it is still going strong though.

@thomformichigan

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffro That was my question but I assume you could reverse how it is mounted to keep it more out of the water

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

@@thomformichigan i did mount it just above water line. i know its been soaked plenty of times. still working great tho

Had to add a comment about something different. That tin man downspout on the house is hilarious. Is that done by your brother? lol

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Actually, i built that 😂

That is awesome. Are you using it in salt water or just fresh water? Wonder how it would stand up in salt water.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Fresh water only 👍

Hello !! I am writing to you from Uruguay. I loved your video. Could you tell me the name of what you put on it? Or would you send me a link so I can find it. another doubt the electrical part !! Is it just the cable to a tab and nothing else? Because I don't understand English!! thank you so much.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

It's an electric actuator.

Hello, I'm from Poland. I found a video with your actuator. I have a question. How is it working after a year? Has this actuator survived the water test or is it not suitable for an outboard engine?

@unclejeffro

8 ай бұрын

It's still working great. I'm going to the lake tnite with it. I also used it in my latest upload 👍

@GROCHUZX9R

8 ай бұрын

And if I could ask you to measure the length of the actuator when it is closed because. There are a couple of models of this

@unclejeffro

8 ай бұрын

I bought the 6"

Is it strong enough to hold while running with a load? Could this be used as power trim or do you lock the motor normally while running

@unclejeffro

2 жыл бұрын

i took the lock off. i have ran it in high and low positions. so far so good

@dudebrock2117

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffro believe he was asking if you are able to make adjustments in the trim while running the motor at your highest speed.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

@@dudebrock2117 i havnt tried moving it while running wide open. i move it a lot though while playing on the river. im sure it would be fine

AWESOME!!!

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

How is it holding up? I'm looking to do the same for my 25hp johnson. It would be nice to have trim🤘

@unclejeffro

11 ай бұрын

Still working great 👍

Speaking of the protection against water, could it be placed upside down, so that the motor remains on top? What do you think ??

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

yes, if u modified the bracket .

Awesome

Nice job, what size is the outboard 25/30 Hp?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

30

After twisting my back lifting my 80hp again. Not so crazy an idea.

Does it allow for kick up? Like if you hit a stump will the motor still be able to hop up?

@unclejeffro

11 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, no

Can you tell me the stroke on the actuator? I’m thinking at least 6” or 8” correct?

@unclejeffro

3 ай бұрын

Yes, i think it was 6

You can’t turn the engine to the left. May need to adjust but great idea.

Good for better plane .. Or will it hold a plane , thats the heavy weight force of engine at full power ?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

i have only ran it wide open a few times since install. i just mainly cruise around the river with it. Still working great

What size actuator did u get or do u have any info on actuator i want to buy one for my 1978 50 Evinrude

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

6" 1,100 pound

What length actuator did you use ie, 10"-12" ?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

6

Super scetch, that is a lot of weight on one small section of the transom.

Wonder how waterproof it is?Nice set up and install.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

it is still working great. thanks for the comment

@username-mc7jw

Жыл бұрын

It would probably be a lot better to mount the actuator 180 from how it was mounted... this would make it far more waterproof. Water would then run away from the actuator mechanism and motor, rather than into it.

How’s the actuator holding up now that it’s been on for a bit?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

its still working great. thanks for the comment

Looks like it might be fine for slower speeds and lower power motors but you are putting Ll rhe force of the motor on the brackets, which are mounted on one side only and the lower one is mounted to the boat instead of the motor. That would worry me a little.

@unclejeffro

11 ай бұрын

Tru, i wouldn't try this with big motors but it works great with my 30horse

Hello and I have another question how many Newtonsometers does this actuator have and what is the length of this actuator at rest and with the track pulled out thank you in advance for your reply

@unclejeffro

8 ай бұрын

6" actuator rated at 1,100 pounds

@unclejeffro

8 ай бұрын

Idk length when retracted

How do I get one of these? Will it work on a 1984 50Hp Evinrude? Thanks!

@unclejeffro

23 күн бұрын

I got mine on ebay

AMAZING. I need this for my Mariner 40 HP and my Mercury 15 HP. PLEASE give more info on what you bought. I checked eBay and there are all different sized and lengths. Thanks !!!

@unclejeffro

Ай бұрын

I got an 1,100lb with 6" extension

@Julie-uo8wg

Ай бұрын

Ok and it came with a switch?

@unclejeffro

Ай бұрын

No, doesn't come with anything

@Julie-uo8wg

20 күн бұрын

@@unclejeffro are you sure it's just a 6" extension?? It looks longer....like an 8". Love this video!

Does this keep your motor from lifting when you bottom out?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Yes

The rain gutter in the background @ 2:45 lol 😆

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

i made that myself :)

is that actuator fully water resistant sins will be all time in water?

@unclejeffro

3 ай бұрын

It said waterproof when I bought it but it barely gets wet 👍

It would be much better and have a much longer service life if the motor end of the actuator were on the top & up out of the water.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Agreed

Lawn mower or bike Tire inner tube with zip ties or caulking would help waterproof 🤔

Is that actuator even water proof?? Well water damage it tho? U should reverse it so water doesn't get into the motor since it's electric and not water proof?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

The seller said it's waterproof. Still working so far 👍

@bonthor7515

Жыл бұрын

@Uncle Jeff Conservation Afield very nice and great idea for way cheaper route dumb up

How is it holding up? I'm looking at doing this myself

@unclejeffro

2 жыл бұрын

so far great! had it on the river yesterday and used it a lot!

AMAZING!!!! CAN I USE IT IN SALTWATER? IF NO COULD YOU SUGGEST ME SOMETHING I CAN USE IN SALTWATER ??

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Hmm, i don't know if I would use it in salt

Oops... looks like you're going to be making really WIDE left turns from now on. At least it sure looked like the upper bracket interfered with the steering... 😲

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

no, thats why the bracket was extended at the top . nothing changed with steering. thanks for the comment

Thank u

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

Welcome

Curious to know how this held up. Does it still work a year later?

@unclejeffro

3 ай бұрын

Still works great. I use it often

@darthjar9117

3 ай бұрын

@@unclejeffro does it get submerged?

@unclejeffro

3 ай бұрын

No, but it gets splashed

Now, how simple was this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! $$$$$$$$$$$$

Best part - No hydraulics. No leaking. One less head ache!

Cool idea. But I don't think it will last long in a marine enviroment . Those electric chair motors are not waterproof.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

you may be right but for 40buks i aint worried.. its still working great too

Do you have a part number or item number where you ordered that from on eBay. I pretty much have the exact same set up with an evinrude 30. Looking for tilt. Thanks for any help you can provide. Great video

@unclejeffro

2 жыл бұрын

the seller id is colorfulemail i ordered a 6" stroke actuator . there are many on ebay though

@theregisters2365

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffro thanks bud

Did you even LOOK at this video before uploading it? Uncle Jeff needs practice! Wouldn't it have been nice to see that wiring for example?

is it strong enough to lift a 50hp evinrude etec??

@unclejeffro

Ай бұрын

It's rated 1,100lb but idk if i would do it with a 50hp

How does it do being submerged in water? I saw on Amazon it said dont submerge it

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

it basically just gets lots of splashes . i dont think it has been submerged

@shooter3288

Жыл бұрын

@@unclejeffro gotcha

Does the water affect it any?

@unclejeffro

6 ай бұрын

Hasn't so far

How long is the actuator 36 mm

@unclejeffro

8 ай бұрын

6 inches i think

What model and brand of actuator?

@unclejeffro

11 ай бұрын

I have no idea. There's tons of em on ebay

Do you by chance have a name and part number for the actuator

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

I dont but there are several on ebay

Is the actuator waterproof?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

the seller on Ebay had it listed as waterproof when i ordered it. so far it is still working great

My old hydraulic trim broke years ago, and ive been running to the back of the boat to yank my outboard up when needed. These actuators may not be real fast but they are real cheap and thats exactly what my $1500 boat needs

@unclejeffro

6 ай бұрын

It's still working out great for me. Good luck 👍

How much turning did you lose

@unclejeffro

18 сағат бұрын

Not much

You didn’t film the connector when you were describing the connections.

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

bad camera work on my part. there is a lot of vids on youtube on how to wire a reverse toggle

How Has it held up?

@unclejeffro

Жыл бұрын

So far, it's still going 👍

How has it worked out so far?

@unclejeffro

9 ай бұрын

Works great 👍

Link?