I use Yamalube Marine Grease because it’s made to withstand the saltwater environment, which I consider the toughest place for anything made of metal. In the rear battery hatch of my boat, I have a little storage compartment where I always keep a tube of Yamalube Marine Grease handy, and every time I open that compartment it reminds me to check my trim unit. That said, there are parts of the system that I still attend to on a monthly basis.īecause I’m running around the country fishing tournaments and towing my boat over dirt, sand, and dust on a regular basis, I try to grease the top of the rams on the tilt unit on a regular basis. It’s easy to do, and most times just involves a good visual and a fluid level inspection.
The Yamaha Owner’s Manual suggests you perform standard maintenance on your power tilt and trim after the first 20 hours, then every 100 hours or annually for the life of the motor. It’s then that you begin to realize how much you depend on your tilt and trim on a daily basis for normal boat operation.
When your tilt and trim doesn’t work, you know it right away. The same goes for running in rough seas where the ability to trim the engine all the way down allows you to keep the bow close to the water so you end up with a smoother ride and don’t pound into the waves. Tilt and trim adjust the angle of the motor and thus the running surface of the boat, so they determine the smoothness of the ride, the grip on the water, the ability to jump on plane and many other operations that you often don’t even think about.įor instance, when running across a lake where you have to run through a lot of thick grass, the ability to trim your engine level (about halfway up) allows you to avoid pulling weeds into your water intake and overheating the engine. It’s easy to overlook the importance of the tilt and trim unit on your Yamaha outboard motor, but it’s one of the most essential components for getting the best performance out of your boat and motor.
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