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 better to leave trim up or down when not in use
#8825801
04/14/13 10:52 PM
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0311
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Is it better to leavethe motoron your boat trimed up or down when you leave it parked in the garage between use.
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8825810
04/14/13 10:54 PM
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BassinButch
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8825817
04/14/13 10:56 PM
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Rob Lay
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I know if any chance of freezing inside or out leave down so no water in motor. I have heard those up north even have some type of plug to block rain if they are on the road and motor is up?
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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04/14/13 11:01 PM
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eightyduece
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8825852
04/14/13 11:06 PM
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0311
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ok no freezing temp south texas garage kept and after use I always trim down when I get home to get all water out Other than those things that I mentioned is there any other benefit for either position to be stored in.
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8825882
04/14/13 11:13 PM
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SkeeterRonnie
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down to reduce any added pressure on the seals and pump
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8826066
04/15/13 12:02 AM
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Easy Fisherman
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8826315
04/15/13 01:11 AM
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Steve187 (A.K.A. GETFISHED )
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down to reduce any added pressure on the seals and pump +1
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
[Re: Steve187 (A.K.A. GETFISHED )]
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04/15/13 01:19 AM
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STEVE B
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I generally leave mine down but if the transom support was still on wouldn't that take the pressure off the seals? down to reduce any added pressure on the seals and pump +1
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8826405
04/15/13 01:33 AM
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Snagalager
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Down. So the carbs don't leak out all over the place
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8826413
04/15/13 01:35 AM
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jseago
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8826485
04/15/13 01:56 AM
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timwins31
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Down. Like all hydraulics, leave as little pressure on the lines as possible when not in use.
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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04/15/13 01:59 AM
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TopGunPilot
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Before we put it on the transom saver, we have always trimmed it all the way down to drain out the water. Especially during the Winter months after we use it. It also helps to keep water from draining onto the garage floor once we park it.
As a habit, when I'm on the lake I always trim it down as soon as I get to a hole. That way, when we get ready to move, it's in the right position to get a good hole shot
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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04/15/13 04:17 AM
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bassfork
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Mine sleeps outside in the weather and it has always sat out there with the transom saver on it. I might put it down once or twice a year in south tx. if it is going to freeze. Never had a problem with seals on the pump. If it is going to be sitting for a while I put a little light grease on the t/t shafts.
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Re: better to leave trim up or down when not in use
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#8826994
04/15/13 05:07 AM
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XL Erate
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Mine sleeps outside in the weather and it has always sat out there with the transom saver on it. I might put it down once or twice a year in south tx. if it is going to freeze. Never had a problem with seals on the pump. If it is going to be sitting for a while I put a little light grease on the t/t shafts. +1 (and mine is a 97 I bought new)
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