The steering system uses hydraulic fluids as outlined in literature for the steering supplied in the
Owner’s packet.
NOTE
The Steering Helm is the hydraulic pump for the system. The direction that the helm is turned
controls check valves in the helm, which in turn determines the direction of flow to the steering
cylinders. When refilling the helm with hydraulic fluid care must be taken to ensure no small
particles of debris enters the system. Debris can affect the operation of the check valves, which
may mean a degradation of or loss of steering capability.
4. BOAT & ENGINE TRIM
TRIM TAB SYSTEM
The Trim Tab System is operated with the switches on the Control Helm. These switches control
the direction and amount the transom mounted trim tabs move.
Power to these switches is supplied from the "TRIM TAB" switch and re-settable circuit breaker
located on the switch panel.
This electric-hydraulically-operated system is used to trim the running attitude of the boat while
under way. If used properly, the trim tabs will aid in trimming the boat in fore and aft and side to
side position, providing a better view for the helmsman and allowing an overall smoother ride and
with increased efficiency.
The operator should be aware that each trim tab does not operate as a unit, but are individually
controlled to allow trimming to correct a listing position while under way.
The double rocker switch located on the helm console actuates the trim tabs. Depressing the top
of the switches lowers the tabs, which causes the bow of the boat to go down while underway.
Depressing the bottom of the switches to the "UP" position allows the bow to rise.
The speed of your boat and conditions of the water will determine the extent of lowering your trim
tabs.
The trim tabs should always be in the "UP" position when dockside and during slow operation
such as docking or slow trolling.
Trim tab position in a following sea must be up. If the trim tabs are down excessively, it can affect
handling characteristics and decrease steering ability and response.
STERN
RISES
TABS
DOWN
BOW
LOWERS
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