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BOATS EQUIPPED WITH FULL STANDUP TOPS:
All models with a Full Stand-Up Top in an unopened position should not be left up when travelling on rough
waters. Only a Full Stand-Up Top partially or fully enclosed can be used on rough or calm waters.
ACCELERATING:
When you have a clear and safe path ahead, you can now begin to bring the boat on-plane by accelerating.
As you accelerate, the trim angle changes, causing the bow to lift high. As the boat continues to accelerate,
the bow of the boat will lower to its proper planing level. A few seconds at full throttle should get the boat
on plane. Once on plane, you can throttle down to comfortable cruising speed. Weight distribution is
especially important here. Too much weight at the back will prevent the boat from planing. Too much at the
front will cause it to plow or push water
Proper trim
Rough water
WINDY
Accelerating
Outboard trimmed too high
Calm water
Bow lifts high
Outboard trim to low
Rough or calm water
Boat is on Plane
Power trim
control
ACCELERATING WITH POWER TRIM:
Note: Here’s some general information regarding trimming your engine while on plane. Refer to the
instructions in the engine manual for more detailed information about the power trim controls.
The power trim feature allows you to raise or lower the angle of the outboard to aect the boat’s angle while
underway. Boat trim while underway greatly aects boat performance and eciency.
General information:
- The power trim control switch is on the control lever handle.
- A good practice is to get underway with the outboard trimmed all the way in or down.
- After the boat is on-plane, trim the outboard up slightly to obtain the proper bow lift and
engine speed.
- The engine should never be trimmed up to a point where the propeller slips. A rapid increase in engine
RPMs is evidence of propeller slip. If this occurs accidentally while running at full throttle, immediately trim
the engine down and reduce the throttle until the slipping stops.
- Trimming the outboard up while on-plane lifts the bow of the boat higher in the water. It will travel faster
because less hull is in the water and be easier to steer.
- It is recomended that the motor be trimmed down completely if sharp turns are necessary to prevent
slippage.
Caution about trimming the motor with rear bench in up position or seat in rear position. Move the bench,
top or any obstacles to prevent damage to motor while in use or while trailering, loading or unloading.
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