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CRUISING
Engine Speed
TRANSOM ANGLE
OPERATION
CORRECT
GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
Transom Angle (Cruising)
O.K.
Excessive transom angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation and overheating.
For rough water conditions or large
waves, slow down to prevent the
propeller from rising out of the water.
For best fuel economy, limit the
throttle opening to 80%. Use the
throttle friction control (p.
) to
help you hold a steady speed.
Transom angle too large: Incorrect
causes boat to ‘‘squat’’.
Transom angle too small: Incorrect
causes boat to ‘‘plow’’.
It is necessary to adjust the transom
angle to compensate for changes in
boat load, weight distribution, water
conditions, or propeller selection.
Under normal running conditions, the
boat will perform best when the
antiventilation plate is level with the
water.
When cruising into a high wind,
lower the transom angle slightly to
level the boat and improve stability.
With a tail wind, raise the transom
angle slightly.
Install the outboard motor at the best
transom angle for stable cruising and
maximum power.
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