hardee":b8eo9jy0 said:
"6. provide a platform to stand on and till up and re-enter the boat in a man overboard situation, "
Joe, I have not researched this as a viable Permatrim benefit but I do like multipurpose devices, and original and alternative thinking. This sounds like a fine example of both. Any idea if it would work with the Twin 40 Yami's?
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Harvey-
This has been mentioned by several persons in the past. The motor must have a tilt switch on the side just below the cowling as many of them do for tilting the motor while standing on the ground along side the boat and trailer.
I've not done it myself, as I have a ladder that folds down on the port side of the transom, and use a regular over the gunnel ladder when swimming in the summer.
Earlier in this thread, cemiii noted that he added 3M non-skid tape to the top of his Permatrim to allow the kids to use the Permatrim as a swim step.
I see no reason either one of your 40's would work any different than a single 75, 90, etc. The tilt mechanism should be strong enough.
Bigger folks might need a handle or two on the transom to pull their weight forward and upright before tilting the engine and Permatrim, etc.
This is not a deluxe elevator ride, but an emergency system only.
On the transom and engine well, cover all screws with exposed threads (meat hooks) with acorn nuts to protect anyone using this device.
Joe. :teeth :thup