Just bought a used Hydrasport with an Evinrude 115 Intruder engine
(1996). Where are the trailer trim buttons? On my old Merc 150 they
were on the bottom right side of the engine pan but I find no buttons
in a similar location on the Evinrude. I called a local Evinrude
repair shop and the guy agreed that's where the buttons should be.
Can't feature this setup not having motor trim buttons somewhere. ???

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:17:30 -0700 (PDT), MrEd
wrote:

Just bought a used Hydrasport with an Evinrude 115 Intruder engine
(1996). Where are the trailer trim buttons? On my old Merc 150 they
were on the bottom right side of the engine pan but I find no buttons
in a similar location on the Evinrude. I called a local Evinrude
repair shop and the guy agreed that's where the buttons should be.
Can't feature this setup not having motor trim buttons somewhere. ???

There might not be a trim position control - you may not have trim and
tilt. There are almost 22 variations of the outboard in that same
model year (one of OMC's more - innovative - marketing decisions).
Some were only positioned at the engine control, some had both engine
and control buttons and some didn't have any.

I have the Selcoc manual for that year and model - if you can give me
the model number, I can tell if it has one or not and where it is
located.

But if you want to take a look, the trim button on those that did have
the trim button, it would be on the port side, just below the engine
cowl towards the front of the engine. Other than that, it has to be on
the engine control. If there isn't one there, you don't have trim and
tilt.

The model number would help though and I can pin it down for you.

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:49:20 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock
wrote:


But if you want to take a look, the trim button on those that did have
the trim button, it would be on the port side, just below the engine
cowl towards the front of the engine. Other than that, it has to be on
the engine control. If there isn't one there, you don't have trim and
tilt.

"Port side?"
Sounds like the Navy trained you well..
Unless you think that means right side.

--Vic

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:19:39 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

"Port side?"
Sounds like the Navy trained you well..
Unless you think that means right side.

"Right side" is ambiguous depending on which way you are facing; "port
side" is never ambiguous.

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:19:39 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:49:20 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock
wrote:


But if you want to take a look, the trim button on those that did have
the trim button, it would be on the port side, just below the engine
cowl towards the front of the engine. Other than that, it has to be on
the engine control. If there isn't one there, you don't have trim and
tilt.

"Port side?"
Sounds like the Navy trained you well..

The Navy had nothing to do with it.

Unless you think that means right side.

Ha - very funny.

Right is multi-directional - port means left at all times.

"Wizard of Woodstock" wrote in message
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On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:19:39 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:49:20 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock
wrote:


But if you want to take a look, the trim button on those that did have
the trim button, it would be on the port side, just below the engine
cowl towards the front of the engine. Other than that, it has to be on
the engine control. If there isn't one there, you don't have trim and
tilt.

"Port side?"
Sounds like the Navy trained you well..

The Navy had nothing to do with it.

Unless you think that means right side.

Ha - very funny.

Right is multi-directional - port means left at all times.

But if I'm on the bow looking aft... isn't "port" to my right? What if I'm
in the middle of the boat looking toward the starboard side... wouldn't port
then be behind me? ducking missle shot from the east

--Mike

--Mike

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 20:05:47 -0700, "mgg" wrote:


"Wizard of Woodstock" wrote in message
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On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:19:39 -0500, Vic Smith
wrote:

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 11:49:20 -0400, Wizard of Woodstock
wrote:


But if you want to take a look, the trim button on those that did have
the trim button, it would be on the port side, just below the engine
cowl towards the front of the engine. Other than that, it has to be on
the engine control. If there isn't one there, you don't have trim and
tilt.

"Port side?"
Sounds like the Navy trained you well..

The Navy had nothing to do with it.

Unless you think that means right side.

Ha - very funny.

Right is multi-directional - port means left at all times.

But if I'm on the bow looking aft... isn't "port" to my right? What if I'm
in the middle of the boat looking toward the starboard side... wouldn't port
then be behind me? ducking missle shot from the east

The port side is always the port side at any attitude - backwards,
forwards, sideways, upside down.

Right can be relative. For instance, if you are facing directly East,
you right is facing South. If you are facing North, your right is
facing East. In a boat, port is always on your left no matter where
the boat is pointing.

On Jul 25, 10:49*am, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:17:30 -0700 (PDT), MrEd
wrote:

Just bought a used Hydrasport with an Evinrude 115 Intruder engine
(1996). *Where are the trailer trim buttons? *On my old Merc 150 they
were on the bottom right side of the engine pan but I find no buttons
in a similar location on the Evinrude. *I called a local Evinrude
repair shop and the guy agreed that's where the buttons should be.
Can't feature this setup not having motor trim buttons somewhere. *???

There might not be a trim position control - you may not have trim and
tilt. *There are almost 22 variations of the outboard in that same
model year (one of OMC's more - innovative - marketing decisions).
Some were only positioned at the engine control, some had both engine
and control buttons and some didn't have any.

I have the Selcoc manual for that year and model - if you can give me
the model number, I can tell if it has one or not and where it is
located.

But if you want to take a look, the trim button on those that did have
the trim button, it would be on the port side, just below the engine
cowl towards the front of the engine. Other than that, it has to be on
the engine control. *If there isn't one there, you don't have trim and
tilt.

The model number would help though and I can pin it down for you.

Wizard,
Thanks for the reply. The engine model number is E115GLEUA - serial
G 04203369.
A second question, if you have time. First time in the water, the
boat was taking on water. The bilge pump was able to maintain so not
a problem. From the stern, port to starboard, there are four transom
penetrations.
Number one from the port side is the live-well overflow - normal
operation.
Number two is the intake for the live-well aerator pump - normal
operation.
Number three is the bilge drain. (yes, I had the plug in)
Number four appears to be the problem. On the trailer, I can force
water into the opening and the water collects in the bilge. The hose
from this opening runs under the gas tank so I can't see where it
terminates. Could this be the floor drain for the live-well? I
placed a shop vac over the floor drain in the live-well but didn't
feel any suction at the transom. Maybe the hose has come loose or the
elbow is broken?

thanks again,

On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:05:38 -0700 (PDT), MrEd
wrote:

On Jul 25, 10:49*am, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:17:30 -0700 (PDT), MrEd
wrote:

Just bought a used Hydrasport with an Evinrude 115 Intruder engine
(1996). *Where are the trailer trim buttons? *On my old Merc 150 they
were on the bottom right side of the engine pan but I find no buttons
in a similar location on the Evinrude. *I called a local Evinrude
repair shop and the guy agreed that's where the buttons should be.
Can't feature this setup not having motor trim buttons somewhere. *???

There might not be a trim position control - you may not have trim and
tilt. *There are almost 22 variations of the outboard in that same
model year (one of OMC's more - innovative - marketing decisions).
Some were only positioned at the engine control, some had both engine
and control buttons and some didn't have any.

I have the Selcoc manual for that year and model - if you can give me
the model number, I can tell if it has one or not and where it is
located.

But if you want to take a look, the trim button on those that did have
the trim button, it would be on the port side, just below the engine
cowl towards the front of the engine. Other than that, it has to be on
the engine control. *If there isn't one there, you don't have trim and
tilt.

The model number would help though and I can pin it down for you.

Wizard,
Thanks for the reply. The engine model number is E115GLEUA - serial
G 04203369.

That's what I thought - it doesn't have trim and tilt according to the
manual - E=Evinrude, 115=horsepower, G=Special styling, L=20" shaft,
EU=1997, A=Model run. It it had trim and tilt there would be a T
between the G and L.

That doesn't mean that the engine wasn't retrofitted with trim and
tilt in which case, there wouldn't be an onboard engine trim switch.

Number four appears to be the problem. On the trailer, I can force
water into the opening and the water collects in the bilge. The hose
from this opening runs under the gas tank so I can't see where it
terminates. Could this be the floor drain for the live-well? I
placed a shop vac over the floor drain in the live-well but didn't
feel any suction at the transom. Maybe the hose has come loose or the
elbow is broken?

Probably the case. What model Hydra-Sports is it?

On Jul 25, 9:33*pm, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:05:38 -0700 (PDT), MrEd
wrote:



On Jul 25, 10:49*am, Wizard of Woodstock wrote:
On Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:17:30 -0700 (PDT), MrEd
wrote:

Just bought a used Hydrasport with an Evinrude 115 Intruder engine
(1996). *Where are the trailer trim buttons? *On my old Merc 150 they
were on the bottom right side of the engine pan but I find no buttons
in a similar location on the Evinrude. *I called a local Evinrude
repair shop and the guy agreed that's where the buttons should be.
Can't feature this setup not having motor trim buttons somewhere. *???

There might not be a trim position control - you may not have trim and
tilt. *There are almost 22 variations of the outboard in that same
model year (one of OMC's more - innovative - marketing decisions).
Some were only positioned at the engine control, some had both engine
and control buttons and some didn't have any.

I have the Selcoc manual for that year and model - if you can give me
the model number, I can tell if it has one or not and where it is
located.

But if you want to take a look, the trim button on those that did have
the trim button, it would be on the port side, just below the engine
cowl towards the front of the engine. Other than that, it has to be on
the engine control. *If there isn't one there, you don't have trim and
tilt.

The model number would help though and I can pin it down for you.

Wizard,
*Thanks for the reply. *The engine model number is E115GLEUA - serial
G 04203369.

That's what I thought - it doesn't have trim and tilt according to the
manual - E=Evinrude, 115=horsepower, G=Special styling, L=20" shaft,
EU=1997, A=Model run. *It it had trim and tilt there would be a T
between the G and L.

That doesn't mean that the engine wasn't retrofitted with trim and
tilt in which case, there wouldn't be an onboard engine trim switch.

*Number four appears to be the problem. *On the trailer, I can force
water into the opening and the water collects in the bilge. *The hose
from *this opening runs under the gas tank so I can't see where it
terminates. *Could this be the floor drain for the live-well? *I
placed a shop vac over the floor drain in the live-well but didn't
feel any suction at the transom. *Maybe the hose has come loose or the
elbow is broken?

Probably the case. What model Hydra-Sports is it?

Z-280

The hose runs forward beneath the gas tank so any repair would
necessitate the removal of the tank. Guess I could plug the bilge and
flood the live-well to see if water accumulates in the bilge. Seems
like the best solution is to just plug the transom opening and then
drain the live-well through the bilge once on the trailer.

thanks again for your time,