Specifications

Chapter 4: Controls 245 • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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Trim Tabs
• The trim tabs may be used to help keep your boat level at cruising speeds.
• The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm.
• Before using the trim tabs read and understand the trim tab operation manual included in your owner’s packet.
Observe the following:
• Once cruising speed is reached, the port or starboard trim tab 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 in the engine compartment. The fluid level must be checked
periodically (at least once a year) and refilled as necessary.
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control!
• DO NOT allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them.
• DO NOT use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe
handling characteristics.
• DO NOT use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.
WARNING!
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TRIM TAB
(TYPICAL)
TRANSOM
VIEW OF HELM
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
(TRANSOM VIEW)
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
ROCKER SWITCHES