Sportsman OPEN 232, Owner'S Manual And Quick Reference Manual

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Electrical & Plumbing Systems
Trim Tabs
Your Open 232 has trim tabs installed as a standard feature. They are attached to
the bottom edge of the transom, as shown in the image below. When the trim
tabs control at the helm (pictured to the right) is pressed, the trim tabs
automatically move into position. The force of passing water on these tabs
results in upward pressure at the transom, which will lower the bow. This helps
to improve the performance of the boat in a wide range of weight, weather, and
water conditions.
The LEDs on the control panel indicate the position of the tabs. If all are lit up,
that tab is all the way down. The port and starboard tabs may be operated
independently if necessary. To lower the starboard bow, lower the port tab. To
lower the port bow, lower the starboard tab. The lights on the left indicate the
port tab position, and the lights on the right indicate the starboard tab position.
Trim Tabs
Control Panel