NorthStar ORION 6, Owner'S Manual

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NORTHSTAR ORION Owner’s Manual
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If the trim angle is too high, the boat will have a bow up attitude
and will plane much harder.
Typically, negative trim is useful in getting the boat up on plane.
After the boat starts planing, the trim must be adjusted to the
most efficient and comfortable setting.
8.7. FIRST OPERATING HOURS
Please refer to the running in tips and the period in the owner’s
manual of your outboard motor to get used to your NORTHSTAR
ORION.
Do not operate at high speed while in congested high traffic
waterways or weather and sea conditions of reduced visibility,
high winds, or large waves.
Observe Right of Way as defined by Rules of the Road and required
by COLREGS. Always be sure to have sufficient distance to stop
or maneuver if required to avoid collisions.
9. SAFETY
NORTHSTAR ORION’s can reach very high speeds. Therefore, they
should be handled by trained and/or experienced persons only. Do
not leave untrained persons or children without supervision on
board. Do not leave the ignition key on the boat.
8.6. TRIM
It is important to set your NORTHSTAR ORION for proper trim
angle for the most efficient and safe operation. Balance the weight
distribution in the boat and set your outboard’s trim angle, which
will produce the best outcome.
If the trim angle of your engine is kept too low, the boat may have
a bow down attitude. Do not operate this craft at negative propulsion
trim settings (bow down) at high speed. Craft may lean over side.
Instability in turns may result. If your engine is equipped with
power trim, use negative trim to accelerate to planning speed from
displacement speed and at lower planning speeds in choppy water.
Proper trim angle for NORTHSTAR ORION:
PROPER TRIM ANGLE
TRIM UP
BOW UP
TRIM DOWN
BOW DOWN