How Do I wire a Jack plate and a Power Trim?

[Monkstr6]

I have a hydrolic jack plate and then also a power trim that I am putting on my boat. What is the best ways to wire these? Thanks a lot. Zach

[Riverratt]

http://rickracers.com/product_info.php?cPath=129_671&products_id=146

[Monkstr6]

I was more of talking about how to wire it. Do I need a selenoid and stuff like that? Thanks Zach

[stvhelm]

you need 4 solenoids by the trim and jack pumps, 1 for each function. And at least a 5 conductor wire to the dash for controls. 1 to send power to your switches and 4 to return power to activate each solenoid. the battery wire gets split to the 4 solenoids and the solenoids feed the up and down hot leads of each pump. its very simple

[Monkstr6]

Oh ok. Thanks a lot. I should just go buy like ford ones then right? Thanks Zach

[stvhelm]

I guess those would work but I would try to find some mercury trim solenoids. theyre a bit smaller and wont take up that much space.