Scout Boats 350 LXF, Owner'S Manual

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Helm Control Systems
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
moved too far and thus the boat will be in an
overcompensated position.
When running at a speed that will result in the
boat falling off plane, lowering the tabs slightly,
bow down, will improve the running angle and
operating efficiency. Too much bow down tabs can
reduce operating efficiency and cause substantial
steering and handling difficulties.
Be extremely careful when operating in a following
sea. The effect of trim tabs is amplified under such
conditions. Steering and handling difficulties can
result from improper trim tab usage, particularly
in a following sea. Always raise the tabs to the
full bow up position in these conditions.
When running at high speeds be sure that the
tabs are in the full “UP” position. Only enough
trim plane action should be used to compensate
for any listing. Trim tabs are extremely sensitive
at high speeds. Adjust for this and be prepared
to slow down if difficulties arise.
When running into a chop, a slight bow down at-
titude will improve the ride. Be careful not to over
trim. Handling difficulties may result.
2.8 Bow Thruster (Optional)
The optional bow thruster provides the operator
additional control of the bow while docking or
anchoring the boat in tight quarters or high winds
and strong currents. The control Joystick/touch
pad is located in the helm and controls the bow
thruster that is mounted to the hull in the bilge
below the V-berth.
The momentary touch pad buttons and Joystick
are activated by the pressing and holding the
power button in the touch pad for 1 second. Press
the button or move the joystick for the direction
you wish to thrust. Press the opposite button or
move joystick to change direction. A 1 second
delay protects the thruster when the direction is
changed. The arrow on each button indicates the
direction the bow will move when it is pressed.
The bow thruster will stop when the button or
joystick is released.
Press and hold the power button for 1 second
to deactivate the bow thruster control pad. The
bow thruster will power down automatically if it
is operated constantly for 3 minutes or senses no
operation for 15 minutes.
The bow thruster circuit is protected by a fuse
and emergency shut off button/battery switch
located in the forward bilge compartment below
the v-berth. It is activated automatically when
the thruster control panel is switched on and
turns off when the panel is deactivated. It can
also be activated manually with the red knob on
the switch.
Refer to the bow thruster owner’s manual for
details on operating the bow thruster and using
the control pad.
Bow Thruster Touch Pad and Joystick
Lenco Auto Glide Trim Tab Switch