Regal 2000 ES, Owner'S Manual

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Vessel Operation
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In short, it is a way of fi ne-tuning the ride of your boat and will enable
you to get the most effi cient and comfortable ride possible, whatever
the conditions.
Use Of Power Trim
Th e power trim is normally used prior to accelerating onto a plane,
aft er reaching the desired RPM or boat speed and when there is
a change in water or boating conditions. Position passengers and
equipment in the boat so that the weight is balanced correctly fore
and aft as well as side to side. Trimming will not compensate for an
unbalanced load.
To operate the trim, push the switch until the desired bow position
is reached. Th e trim may be operated at any boat speed or at rest.
Avoid operating the trim system when running in reverse. Observe
the trim/tilt gauge which indicates the boat’s bow position achieved
by the trim angle of the vertical drive unit. “Bow-Up” corresponds to
the upper portion of the trim range on the gauge while “Bow Down”
corresponds to the lower portion of the trim range on the gauge.
To determine the proper trim angle, experiment a little until you are
familiar with the changes in your boat. Th
e vessel will be properly
trimmed when the trim angle provides the best boat performance for
the particular operating conditions. A trim position that provides a
balanced steering load is desirable.
To familiarize yourself with the power trim, make test runs at slower
speeds and at various trim positions to see the eff ect of trimming.
Note the time it takes for the boat to plane. Watch the tachometer
and speedometer readings as well as the ride action of the boat.