OXE OXE-200 HP, User Manual

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Adjusting the trim angle
!
WARNING
Make sure that the boat’s occupants are
clear of the outboard when adjusting the trim
angle. Body parts can be crushed between
the outboard and the clamp bracket when
the motor is trimmed or tilted.
Adjust the outboard trim angle using the power
trim and tilt switch.
Power trim and tilt switch on single lever
– To raise the bow (trim-out), press the
switch
UP (up).
– To lower the bow (trim-in, press the switch
DN
(down).
Make test runs with the trim set in different
angles. When the boat feels well-balanced,
easy to steer and pleasant to operate, then the
optimal trim angle for the boat is achieved.
Adjusting the boat trim
A bow-up attitude results in less drag, greater
stability and efficiency when the boat is on
plane. With the bow up, the boat can have a
tendency to steer to one side or the other,
requiring compensational steering adjustments.
To help offset this effect, the trim tab can be
adjusted. It is easier to accelerate from a
standing start onto plane when the bow of the
boat is down.
Bow up
Too much trim-out or up can:
– Lift the bow higher out of the water.
– Generally increase top speed.
– Increase clearance over submerged
objects or a shallow bottom.
– In excess, can cause boat porpoising
(bouncing) or propeller ventilation.
– Cause engine overheating if any cooling
water intake are above the waterline.
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