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Helm Control Systems
When the joystick is released, it automatically
returns to center, the engines shift to neutral,
rotate to the straight ahead position, and the
engine speed is reduced to idle. It is deactivated
by pressing the ON/OFF button at the base of the
joystick or control keypad or by moving the shift
and throttle control levers.
Both engines must be running for the joystick
control to maneuver boat properly.
Always refer to the engine manufacturer owner’s
manuals for specific information on the operation
and maintenance for the joystick and steering
control systems on your boat.
4.8 Trim Tabs
The recessed trim tabs are mounted to the hull
below the swim platform and integrated transom
engine mounting system. A dual rocker switch is
used to control the trim tabs. The switch controls
bow up and down movements. It also controls
starboard and port up and down movements.
Bow up and bow down will control the hull planing
attitude, while port and starboard up and down
provides control for the hull listing.
An LED indicator built into the switch displays the
position of your trim tabs. When one LED is flash
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ing at the top of the display, the tabs are in the
“full-up” (bow up) position. When all LED lights
are lit from the top to the bottom of the display,
the tabs are fully extended (bow down).
The trim tabs are programmed to automatically
retract when the engines are shutdown to keep
the actuators clean and set the tabs in the full
“UP” position when leaving the dock. Refer to the
trim tab operating manual for more information on
the operation and programming of the trim tabs.
Before leaving the dock, make sure that the tabs
are in the full “UP” position. If they are not, press
and hold the control in the bow up position for ten
(10) seconds to fully retract the tabs.
Always establish the intended heading and cruise
speed before attempting to adjust the hull attitude
with the trim tabs. After stabilizing speed and
direction, move the trim tabs to achieve a level
side to side running attitude being careful not to
over trim.
Typical Trim Tab Control Switches
Trim Tab Plane
After depressing a trim tab switch, always wait a
few seconds for the change in the trim plane to
take effect. Avoid depressing the switch while
awaiting the trim plane reaction. By the time the
effect is noticeable the trim tab plane will have
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