CD 16 motor trim switch

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tparrent

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Finally got my new 16 out for a little fishing Sunday. Had a great time and no fish were harmed in the process.

One little thing I have noticed on the boat that must affect other 16 owners is the position of the helm seat relative to the trim switch on the throttle. When I was looking at the 16, I boldly stated "If that seat swivels around so that I can sit under the pilothouse and stretch my legs out, I will buy this boat!" The seat swiveled, a check was written :)

Now, however, I notice that when I turn the seat and sit facing the stern I inevitably hit the trim switch. This usually happens as I adjsut myself to that "just right" position of ultimate relaxation in the seat. Suddenly "bzzzzzzzzzz' and the engine goes up or down. Not a major problem but I'm guessing many of you have "auto trimmed" when relaxing as well. There doesn't seem to be an easy way of turning the trim off. Do you just get used to sitting a certain way to avoid hitting the switch or is there some ingenious solution I have missed.

(Thought about sitting in the port seat but 1) hey, I'm the captain! and 2) it does not turn around with the table in place and I like having the table up.

Thanks!
 
Hi Tom,

Since you aren't moving, can you just move the throttle lever when the seat is turned? I'm not that familiar with the 16, so feel free to scoff as necessary at this free advice.

Best wishes,
Jim
 
Tom,
Interesting, on our 2009 I can't turn the seat 180 degrees because the seat hits the Honda controls. I may have to move mine so I can have the same problem as you!
 
The throttle/shift control will be different with different brands, and will be mounted slightly differently anyway, depending on the installing mechanics choice of position on the mounting block or shelf.

Jim's idea is to shift the lever forward or backward as far as necessary to get the lever out of the way is the simplest.

You may have to push in the shift or fast idle button to get the lever to move without the engine running.

I'd then remove the ignition key so that I couldn't start the motor up in fast idle if the interlock controls would allow it. Most motor manuals caustion about running an outboard above about 1800-2000 rpm without a load (in gear) on the motor. The caution is against throwing a rod (!), which would be worse than getting skunked with one's fishy friends.

Joe. :teeth :thup
 
Move the shift lever forward - I KNEW there had to a simple solution - DOH! :oops:

I have a 2009 with Honda controls and, not to propose too simple a solution of my own to the problem of not being able to rotate the seat BUT... just for yucks, try spinning the seat the other way around :) Can't remember which is which but my seat will turn around in one direction but not the other. In other words, I can rotate it 180 degrees but not 360. I think I can do the 180 clockwise starting facing forward but not counterclockwise. That means the seat back doesn't hit the controls and the seat bottom slides under them.
 
I had a similar problem with mine. I would turn the seat and the bottom would hit the key switch and shut it off. The easiest solution was to move the entire throttle/shifter forward about 2 inches. On mine it was only 3 screws. Remove the screws, move the control forward enough to provide adequate clearance, mark the new holes, check backside for any obstructions where new holes will be, drill with appropriate size bit for the screws, and finally reattach the control. Another option would be to move the seat but, you may have to move both seats to keep them symmetrical. Also there is a mod for the table so the passengers seat can swivel as well. However, I found it better to remove the table completely. It shook too much when hitting some hard water.
 
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