Owner`s manual

30 Chapter 3: General Systems
23’ Trophy • Owner’s Manual Supplement
Trim Tabs
The trim tabs may be used to help keep your
boat level at cruising speeds. Trim tabs are
controlled by two rocker switches located at
the helm station. Before using the trim tabs,
read the trim tab operation manual included
in your yacht’s owner’s packet and observe
the following:
• Once cruising speed is reached, the port or
starboard trim switch may be used (one at a
time) to level the boat. Perform trim tab
adjustment with several short touches to the
switch rather than one long one. After each
short touch, allow several seconds for the
hull to react.
• The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is
located on the aft transom.At least once
a year, check the fluid level and refill
as necessary.
Power Trim and Tilt
The stern drive on your boat is
equipped with power trim and tilt.
The engine operation manual in
your owner’s packet describes
proper power trim and tilt operation.
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
(TRANSOM VIEW)
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
ROCKER SWITCHES
(LOCATED AT HELM)
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
• DO NOT allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to operate them. Improper
use of trim tabs may cause loss of control!
• DO NOT use trim tabs in a sea running the same direction as your boat
(a following sea), since they may cause broaching or other unsafe handling
characteristics.
• DO NOT use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight
distribution.
WARNING!
!
TRIM “UP/DOWN”
CONTROL SWITCH
CONTROL LEVEL