first trim and tilt

[tunnelwood]

Just wondering who was the first manufacturer with power trim??

[tunnelwood]

Anyone have a wild guess??

[crazy horse]

I think Merc used to have a ad that stated that they were the first full hyd. trim and tilt system. OMC was tilt but no trim , I think? But there were a ton of engine builders over the years so I'm really not sure what the first trim system was hung on. You might need to ask one of the real old timers that question or check the patent office.:D

[Scream And Fly]

This is fron a 1969 Mercury parts and accessories catalog:

http://www.screamandfly.com/home/multimedia/brochures/mercury_accessories/1969_accessories/images/5.jpg

[sho305]

Only $175!

The guy next door has an old glasstron I/O, had to replace that exact same trim switch in it this spring. My '73 inline has it, but I had a '76 80hp inline without once. Had a plate trim under it I should have kept.:rolleyes:

[crazy horse]

YEP! that's the ad I remember.:D

[10.5' Tunnel]

I'll sell it to you for that much now, in Canadian! Deal of the century lol:p

[tunnelwood]

Thanks for the replies. I guess mercury was the first to offer it off the shelf?