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Lower the bow.
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Result in quicker planing off, especially with a heavy load or a stern heavy
boat.
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Generally improve the ride in choppy water.
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Increase steering torque or pull to the right (with the normal right hand
rotation propeller).
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In excess can lower the bow of some boats to a point where they begin to
plow with their bow in the water while on plane. This can result in an
unexpected turn in either direction (called bow steering or over‑steering) if
any turn is attempted or if a significant wave is encountered.
Adjusting the outboard away from the boat transom can:
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Lift the bow out of the water.
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Generally increase top speed.
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Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom.
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Increase steering torque or pull to the left at a normal installation height
(with the normal right hand rotation propeller).
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In excess can cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller ventilation.
Power Trim and Tilt (if equipped)
POWER TRIM AND TILT
Your outboard has a trim/tilt control called power trim. This enables the
operator to easily adjust the position of the outboard by pressing the trim
switch. Moving the outboard in closer to the boat transom is called trimming in
or down. Moving the outboard further away from the boat transom is called
trimming out or up. The term trim generally refers to the adjustment of the
outboard within the first 20° range of travel. This is the range used while
operating your boat on plane. The term tilt is generally used when referring to
adjusting the outboard further up out of the water. With the engine turned off,
the outboard can be tilted out of the water. At low idle speed, the outboard can
also be tilted up past the trim range to permit, for example, shallow water
operation.
a -
Trim switch
b -
Tilt range of travel
c -
Trim range of travel
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b
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