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Owners Manual
BOAT RUNNING ATTITUDE
If your boat runs with the bow too high at cruising
speeds, observe the following points to achieve a
more correct and efficient cruising attitude:
Move some weight forward in the boat.
Adjust the thrust angle of the engine (reduce the
distance between the bottom of the transom and
the drive unit).
This is commonly referred to as trimming down
or in, or applying ‘negative trim’. See your engine
owner’s manual for further trimming instructions.
If your boat runs with the bow too low at cruising
speeds (usually indicated by water coming off
the hull too far forward and steering difficulty or
veering off course). Raise the bow by performing
the opposite of the steps above. This is referred to
as trimming up or out, or applying ‘positive trim’.
For maximum effectiveness when planing, the hull
should be at a 3 to 4 (three to four) degree angle
to the water.
STEERING WHEEL PRESSURE
This pressure, or pull, is corrected by adjusting the
trim position of your outboard so the prop shaft
is parallel to the surface of the water. If this is not
possible, the trim tab located under the aft end of
the anti-ventilation plate can be adjusted by your
dealer.
The trailing edge of the trim tab should be
turned in the direction the boat is pulling. Small
adjustments should be made until the steering has
neutral torque (pull) at the desired speed.
We suggest using your normal cruising speed.
When running faster or slower than this speed, a
minimal amount of torque will be present.
There is a risk of falling or ejecting out of
the boat if standing or moving while the
boat is in motion. If someone must stand
while the boat is in motion, avoid speed
changes that could cause the standing
person to lose balance. Bow riders should
not have people in the bow standing or
kneeling or changing positions while the
boat is in motion.
ATTENTION
!
• Use caution with skier in tow as tow
rope may backlash into cockpit when
released,
• Only tow water skis, wakeboards or
recreational towables,
• Do not tow parasails, kites, other
boats or any device that is designed
to become airborne when towed
behind a boat,
• Do not tow more than one person at
one time,
• Always wear an approved personal
flotation device (PFD),
• Do not allow anyone near the
propeller(s), even when engine is
switched off. Propeller blades can be
sharp and can continue to turn after
engine is off.
ATTENTION
!
