Lifting the motor out causes the bow to rise, reducing the amount of hull in contact with the water.
To trim your boat with an outboard or sterndrive, use the (typically a rocker button on the throttle handle) to adjust the engine's angle . Proper trimming optimizes the boat's running angle for speed, fuel efficiency, and a smoother ride. 1. Set the Engine for Takeoff
Before you accelerate, press the bottom of the trim switch to until the motor reaches its limit. This "negative trim" position tucks the propeller closer to the transom, which helps lift the stern and push the bow down to get the boat on plane faster. 2. Adjust Once on Plane
Once the boat is cruising steadily on plane, slowly press the top of the switch to .
You will notice an increase in engine RPMs and boat speed even without moving the throttle, as drag is reduced.
Lifting the motor out causes the bow to rise, reducing the amount of hull in contact with the water.
To trim your boat with an outboard or sterndrive, use the (typically a rocker button on the throttle handle) to adjust the engine's angle . Proper trimming optimizes the boat's running angle for speed, fuel efficiency, and a smoother ride. 1. Set the Engine for Takeoff How to TRIM your BOAT, with OUTBOARD or STERNDR...
Before you accelerate, press the bottom of the trim switch to until the motor reaches its limit. This "negative trim" position tucks the propeller closer to the transom, which helps lift the stern and push the bow down to get the boat on plane faster. 2. Adjust Once on Plane Lifting the motor out causes the bow to
Once the boat is cruising steadily on plane, slowly press the top of the switch to . as drag is reduced.
You will notice an increase in engine RPMs and boat speed even without moving the throttle, as drag is reduced.