I posted this on Tidalfish, but know that there are many savvy Yamaha owners on ClassicParker.com. I hope you have some suggestions for me.
This morning I raised my motor (Yamaha 2001 200-hp HPDI) part way up to untangle a line. I lowered it back down and overshot my desired position. I tried to raise it up a notch or two, but the tilt motor would only click and would not engage the hydraulics. I could lower it further, but it still would not raise. It doesn't matter whether I use the switch on the side of the motor or the one on the shift lever -- neither switch will raise the motor. I ended up having the motor tilted too low so that the bow rides up and the boat porpoises a bit, even on today's calm seas. I was able to compensate somewhat by using the trim tabs, but definitely want to get this straightened out.
Do any of you have an idea of why the tilt works in the down direction but not in the up direction? Do you have any suggestions for an easy fix?
This morning I raised my motor (Yamaha 2001 200-hp HPDI) part way up to untangle a line. I lowered it back down and overshot my desired position. I tried to raise it up a notch or two, but the tilt motor would only click and would not engage the hydraulics. I could lower it further, but it still would not raise. It doesn't matter whether I use the switch on the side of the motor or the one on the shift lever -- neither switch will raise the motor. I ended up having the motor tilted too low so that the bow rides up and the boat porpoises a bit, even on today's calm seas. I was able to compensate somewhat by using the trim tabs, but definitely want to get this straightened out.
Do any of you have an idea of why the tilt works in the down direction but not in the up direction? Do you have any suggestions for an easy fix?