Chaparral 18 H20 Ski & Fish, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
5-9
Trimming Your Boat
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Causes boat to "plow"
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Causes boat to "porpo i se"
Figure 5.3 Trimming the Drive Angle