Specifications

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR POWER PACKAGE
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Power Trim
Power Trim allows the operator to adjust the sterndrive angle while underway to provide the
ideal boat angle for varying load and water conditions. Also, the Power Trim system
Trailering feature allows the operator to raise and lower the sterndrive unit for trailering,
beaching, launching, and low speed operation (below 1200 rpm engine speed), shallow
water operation.
CAUTION
Never trim the sterndrive unit UP/OUT using TRAILER switch while boat is under-
way at engine speeds above 1200 rpm. Use extreme caution when operating with
sterndrive unit raised. Severe damage to the sterndrive unit may result if unit is
raised beyond the gimbal ring support flanges at engine speeds above 1200 rpm.
For best performance trim the sterndrive unit so that the boat bottom is at a 3-5 degreeangle
to the water.
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Trimming sterndrive unit UP/OUT can:
• Generally increase top speed
• Increase clearance over submerged objects or a shallow bottom
• Cause boat to accelerate and plane off slower
• In excess, cause boat porpoising (bouncing) or propeller ventilation
• Cause engine overheating if trimmed UP/OUT to a point where any cooling water
intake holes are above the water line
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