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Chapter 4
Using trim tabs will compensate for uneven weight
distribution, listing, water conditions, wind velocity and
other factors that cause inefficient operation.
TRIM TAB
TRIM TABS
Trim tabs are installed on the lower hull at the transom
area. Water is deflected and redirected as the trim tabs are
raised and lowered from the dash switches. This change
in water flow creates upper pressure under the tabs, and
raises the stern. When the stern rises, the bow is lowered.
Lowering the port tab will cause the port stern to rise,
making the starboard bow lower. Lowering the starboard
tab will cause the starboard stern to rise, making the port
bow lower.
TRIM TAB DASH SWITCH
PORT ROCKER
STBD. ROCKER
Obtaining A Trimmed Position
Your boat reaches a planing position at a designated
speed. This speed is determined by bottom design, weight
distribution, water conditions, and on board equipment.
As the throttle is advanced the stern squats and the bow
rises initially. The trim tabs allow your boat to plane at a
slower speed than natural conditions allow.
In short bursts both trim tab rocker switches are pushed
simultaneously in the “bow down” position which causes
the trim tabs to move down. As the boat breaks over the
bow high attitude the boat speed accelerates and visibility
increases.
If the boat is over trimmed, it will plow the bow and
the boat will lose maneuverability. If this occurs, simply
short burst the “bow up” trim tab rocker switches
simultaneously.
In the “learning curve” process, press the tab switches
in half second bursts. You will notice a slight delay from
the time the switches are pushed until the boat reacts
depending on vessel speed. You will know after awhile the
optimum planing angle and speed.
When running in heavy seas press the “bow down” position
which will assist the vessel to cut through the waves. This
will produce a drier and more comfortable ride.
TRIM
TABS
Summary of Contents for 26 EXPRESS
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 26 EXPRESS 26 XO 4 2019...
Page 28: ...28 Chapter 2 NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES...
Page 50: ...50 Chapter 3...
Page 51: ...51 Rules Of The Road...
Page 73: ...73 Systems TYPICAL 12 VOLT HELM SWITCH PANELS PORT SWITCH PANEL STARBOARD SWITCH PANEL...
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Page 153: ...153 Engine Controls REGAL 26 XO TANK LABEL...
Page 177: ...177 Engine Controls SEA STAR STEERING SYSTEM SCHEMATIC OVERVIEW...
Page 262: ...262 Chapter 8 OVERBOARD DISCHARGE PAN DRAIN TYPICAL VECTOR COMPACT AC SYSTEM AIR FILTER...
Page 275: ...275 Cosmetic Care Maintenance...
Page 294: ...294 Chapter 9 HOT WATER HEATER...
Page 298: ...298 Chapter 9 STEREO DIAGNOSTIC CHART...
Page 299: ...299 Troubleshooting STEREO DIAGNOSTIC CHART...
Page 300: ...300 Chapter 9 STEREO DIAGNOSTIC CHART...
Page 303: ...303 Troubleshooting THRUSTER BOW...
Page 304: ...304 Chapter 9 TYPICAL WINDLASS...
Page 321: ...321 Technical Information TECHNICAL DRAWINGS...
Page 325: ...Technical Information 322 26 EXPRESS GALVANIC ISOLATOR WIRING...
Page 326: ...Technical Information 323 TYPICAL NMEA 2000 NETWORK COMPONENTS...
Page 328: ...Technical Information 325 26 EXPRESS TYPICAL DC GROUND CIRCUITRY...
Page 329: ...Technical Information 326 26 EXPRESS TYPICAL TRIM TAB SWITCH CIRCUITRY...
Page 330: ...Technical Information 327 26 EXPRESS TYPICAL GFCI CIRCUITRY...
Page 331: ...Technical Information 328 26 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER GROUND CIRCUITRY...
Page 332: ...Technical Information 329 26 EXPRESS TYPICAL STEREO BLUETOOTH WIRING EARLIER...
Page 333: ...Technical Information 330 26 EXPRESS TYPICAL SWITCH PANEL HARNESS PLUG CIRCUITRY...
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Page 335: ...Technical Information 332 26 EXPRESS BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL FRONT CIRCUITRY...
Page 336: ...Technical Information 333 26 EXPRESS BATTERY MANAGEMENT PANEL REAR CIRCUITRY...
Page 337: ...Technical Information 334 26 EXPRESS DOMESTIC 120 VOLT MAIN AC PANEL...
Page 338: ...Technical Information 335 26 EXPRESS OVERSEAS 230 VOLT MAIN AC PANEL...
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