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270 Vantage
Section 2 • General Information
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The power trim/tilt pad located on the port throttle
allows you to raise and lower the engines individually
or together for optimum performance in the water
and for trailering, launching and beaching your boat
The switch is a momentary switch which means
that constant pressure must be applied to the switch
during the raising and lowering cycle. This also
allows for ideal boat angle (in relation to the water
surface) for a given load and water condition. In most
cases, best all-round performance is obtained with
the engine adjusted so that the boat will run at a 3°
to 5° angle to the water.
Power Trim Operation
Power Trim Switch
Fig. 2.22.1
1
1
POWER TRIM UNIT
Joystick technology is the latest enhancement in
vessel control, providing effortless maneuverability.
The joystick Piloting system replaces the traditional
bow thruster set up. Joystick Piloting takes the
stress out of docking, maneuvering in tight spaces
and operating in less-than-ideal environments by
providing the vessel operator 360-degree movement
at their fingertips.
The system allows the operator to effortlessly move
a multi-engine boat in any direction - including
sideways, diagonally or spinning on its own axis -
with a simple push or twist of a joystick. The operator
controls the throttle, shifting and steering with one
hand, with the joystick working in conjunction with
the independently steered engines to move the boat
in the desired direction.
If equipped, the joystick is located on the control
console forward of the throttle/gearshift.
Joystick Piloting (Option)
Joystick Piloting (Option)
Fig. 2.22.2
Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
Amazingly smooth and responsive, DTS replaces
the lag and hesitation of traditional throttle and shift
cables with digital precision, resulting in smooth
shifting and instant throttle response. DTS includes
many advanced features to improve your boating
System Features
A c t i v e Tr i m
p r o v i d e s t h e
benefit of perfect
trimming without
c o n s t a n t l y
monitoring and
adjusting trim
with changes to boat speed or when going into turns.
Active Trim controls the trim in accordance with boat
speed and engine rpm. This avoids potential problems
such as engines trimming up (instead of down) if the
propeller breaks loose in a hard turn. It also avoids
issues with the engine trimming up too early or too
late when the boat is getting on plane.
Active Trim has five selectable trim profiles that
accommodate nearly any boat application. These
profiles allow operators to compensate for changes
in boat load, operator preference and weather
conditions, while maintaining full auto operation.
Active Trim (Option)
ON
RESUME
1
2
3
4
5
PROFILE
OFF
REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL
IN YOUR OWNER’S PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.