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Power tilt & trim vs gas assist
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<blockquote data-quote="redrum" data-source="post: 420171" data-attributes="member: 14669"><p>I have the tilt assist on my Evinrude and it has the break away feature you are talking about. I've hit stuff and it works great popping up to help reduce damage. Actually I've hit stuff so hard the cowl has come flying off into the boat but that is another story.. big reason I wouldn't want a tiller.</p><p></p><p>However, I'm in the process of converting to power tilt and trim now after riding with a few friends who have it. The ability to tuck the engine under is GREAT when you overload a jet. Sometimes I fish with a loaded 25 gallon bait tank and it can really hurt performance. Having the ability to trim down to get on plane and then back up for top end would be great. I was under the impression the power units would unlock as well. That could be a deal killer. </p><p></p><p>If your boat will be setup for a pretty consistent load out then manual tilt / trim will probably be fine.</p><p></p><p>Oh and with PTT you trim up and blow a stream of water all over the place...thats a plus right?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="redrum, post: 420171, member: 14669"] I have the tilt assist on my Evinrude and it has the break away feature you are talking about. I've hit stuff and it works great popping up to help reduce damage. Actually I've hit stuff so hard the cowl has come flying off into the boat but that is another story.. big reason I wouldn't want a tiller. However, I'm in the process of converting to power tilt and trim now after riding with a few friends who have it. The ability to tuck the engine under is GREAT when you overload a jet. Sometimes I fish with a loaded 25 gallon bait tank and it can really hurt performance. Having the ability to trim down to get on plane and then back up for top end would be great. I was under the impression the power units would unlock as well. That could be a deal killer. If your boat will be setup for a pretty consistent load out then manual tilt / trim will probably be fine. Oh and with PTT you trim up and blow a stream of water all over the place...thats a plus right? [/QUOTE]
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