8.1.1 Trim range

Trim range is any angle between -5° and 8°. This range is used to obtain the best comfort and economy at all running speeds (from start to maximum speed).
The trim number corresponds to the drive angle in relation to the horizontal (stationary yacht).

Beach range
Beach range is any angle between 8° and 30°.
This range is used for running at reduced speed in shallow water or where water depth is uncertain.

Tilt range
Tilt range is any angle over 30°.
It is used to lift the drive to maximum height, but not when the engine is running.
This range is used for trailering or putting the yacht on the trailer.
Power trim has an automatic stop that cuts the power when its end limit has been reached.
The stop is reset automatically when activating down trimming.

CAUTION

Operating in beach range or tilt range will cause significant loss of manoeuvrability.

Operating in Bow-up Position
The bow-up position is normally used for cruising, running in a rough sea, or running at full speed.

WARNING

Avoid excessive trim (bow-up) when crossing wakes or rough seas, the yacht’s bow may rise or fall sharply, possibly injuring the yacht’s passengers.

Be aware of these undesirable conditions that can occur when running in a full bow-up position:

• The yacht may tend to self-steer. You may have to compensate with the steering wheel to keep the yacht on a straight path.
• The yacht’s bow will tend to raise clear of the water. This reduces forward visibility from the helm.
• Excessive bow-up trim will cause propeller ventilation resulting in propeller slippage.
• Engine RPM will also increase, but yacht speed will not increase and may even drop.
  

Operating in bow-down position
The bow-down position is normally used for acceleration onto plane, operating at slow planing speeds, and running against a rough sea.

WARNING

Avoid excessive trim-in (bow-down) when operating at speed and/or in rough seas.
The yacht’s bow may dive in to oncoming waves, causing the yacht to bow steer or spin rapidly, possibly injuring the yacht’s passengers.

Be aware of these undesirable conditions that can occur when running In a full bow-down position:

• The yacht may tend to self-steer. You may have to compnsate with the steering wheel to keep the yacht on a straight path.
• The yacht’s bow will tend to go deeper into the water, reducing ride quality.

Trim/tilt engine protection

The trim/tilt engine is protected from overheating by an internal thermal overload switch.
If the trim switch is held too long at either full up or full down, the electric motor may stop.
If the engine stops, release the trim switch and wait for 20 seconds. Then try the switch again.