manual or electric - what size hp

[Notebook]

Hi all
at what size hp would you definitely go for power trim?
Thinking about a Yamaha 25 or 30hp
Thanks

[Peter_C]

Depends...is it tiller or console? What is the goal of the boat? How is it transported/stored? How is it launched? Does it already have an electrical system?

If tiller and weight is an issue I wouldn't bother until over 50HP. With a console I might want power trim at 25HP. Might almost coincide with pull start vs electric starter.

[Easedalenovice]

If the outboard is generally not removed from the boat I would say anything above and including 15 hp

[Notebook]

Originally Posted by Peter_C

Depends...is it tiller or console? What is the goal of the boat? How is it transported/stored? How is it launched? Does it already have an electrical system?

If tiller and weight is an issue I wouldn't bother until over 50HP. With a console I might want power trim at 25HP. Might almost coincide with pull start vs electric starter.

Not bought yet - looking at a Whaley 435.

Looking at a tiller, permanently attached, launched off a trailer -

are 25/30 hard to pull start?

[Notebook]

Originally Posted by Easedalenovice

If the outboard is generally not removed from the boat I would say anything above and including 15 hp

Thanks - same for electric start?

[Easedalenovice]

Originally Posted by Notebook

Thanks - same for electric start?

Not so vital but the two Offton come together. Again if generally not removed I would go with electric start

[Steve509926]

Originally Posted by Notebook

Not bought yet - looking at a Whaley 435.

Looking at a tiller, permanently attached, launched off a trailer -

are 25/30 hard to pull start?

I have never seen power trim on a tiller steer, I'm not saying it isn't done, but without a console I personally don't see the need for it.
Electric start is a different matter. I can pull my 20hp easily, but my partner struggles to start it and says she would like electric start.

[Notebook]

Originally Posted by Easedalenovice

Not so vital but the two Offton come together. Again if generally not removed I would go with electric start

Thanks

[Peter_C]

Are you planning on having a GPS and other electronics, like a VHF radio, bilge pump, and running lights?

I could fairly easily pull start the 40HP I used to have. Much easier to hit a button and have it start, so I converted it to using a starter motor. We also needed/required a GPS and VHF for safety, along with running lights and a bilge pump, for which I had a removable electronics tower that housed the battery and most electronics.

If you do plan to add in a battery make sure to get a motor that has a charging circuit or at least one that can have a regulator added on.

My preference is for a steering wheel on boats that are trailered and launched from a trailer, as weight is a non issue. That means electric start with electric trim and tilt.

Personally I like this layout below for open space with lots of seating. Might be okay for my hobby of scuba diving if there is enough space on the floor for tank storage.

[Steve509926]

Originally Posted by Peter_C

Are you planning on having a GPS and other electronics, like a VHF radio, bilge pump, and running lights?

I could fairly easily pull start the 40HP I used to have. Much easier to hit a button and have it start, so I converted it to using a starter motor. We also needed/required a GPS and VHF for safety, along with running lights and a bilge pump, for which I had a removable electronics tower that housed the battery and most electronics.

If you do plan to add in a battery make sure to get a motor that has a charging circuit or at least one that can have a regulator added on.

My preference is for a steering wheel on boats that are trailered and launched from a trailer, as weight is a non issue. That means electric start with electric trim and tilt.

Personally I like this layout below for open space with lots of seating. Might be okay for my hobby of scuba diving if there is enough space on the floor for tank storage.

I like that layout Peter, best not show my other half though otherwise I can see the cheque book being used!