An.engine.that.is.not.developing.full.power.and.the.load.
carried.in.a.boat.will.directly.affect.performance.of.the.
engine..Always.be.sure.the.engine.is.properly.tuned.
and.load.conditions.are.those.normally.experienced,.
before.changing.propellers.
30
TO
5
0
For.additional.information.on.factors.affecting.perfor-
mance,.please.consult.your.Four.Winns.dealer.
Boat Properly Trimmed
E - 5 RUNNING ANGLE & POWER
TRIM/TILT
Boat Too High - Trim Bow “Down”
Hull.planing.surfaces.have.the.least.amount.of.drag.
at a three to five degree angle with the water. This is
the.preferred.running.angle.when.boating..The.run-
ning angle has a significant impact on top speed and
handling..See.Figure.E-2..Heavy.load.or.certain.water.
conditions may make it difficult to achieve the optimum
running.angle..The.running.angle.can.be.controlled.
through.the.use.of.the.power.trim..
Boat Too Low - Trim Bow “Up”
Figure E-2: Running Angle
A. Power Trim
Trim.angle.is.how.far.in.or.out,.the.drive.is.positioned..
in.relation.to.the.bottom.of.the.boat..The.trim.angle.of.
the.drive.has.a.distinct.affect.on.the.running.angle..
of.the.boat..
E - 6 TRIM TABS
Electric/hydraulic.trim.tabs.are.available.on.certain..
models...Check.with.your.dealer.for.availability.on.
your..model..Trim.tabs.help.provide.maximum.control.
of.the.hull.in.all.water.and.load.conditions..Used.
properly,.trim.tabs.can:.
The.power.trim.system.permits.control.of.the.trim.angle.
of.the.drive.relative.to.the.boat,.at.the.touch.of.a.button..
It.allows.the.drive.to.be.raised.for.shallow.water.opera-
tion..Power.trim.also.allows.the.operator.to.adjust.the.
drive.while.underway.to.provide.the.ideal.running.angle.
for.a.given.load.and.water.condition..Additional.infor-
mation.can.be.found.in.the.engine.operator’s.manual.
included.in.the.owner’s.packet..
a.. Compensate.for.wind.and.load.listing.(level.the.
boat.side.to.side).
b.. Induce.faster.planing.and.help.achieve.optimum.
running.angle.(see.Section.E-5.-.Running.Angle.
&.Power.Trim/Tilt).
B. Power Tilt
The.proper.use.of.electric/hydraulic.trim.tabs.requires.
a.basic.understanding.of.trim.tab.operation.and.some.
practice.in.calm.water..Be.sure.to.read.the.manufac-
turer’s.literature.included.in.the.owner’s.packet.
Power.tilt.allows.the.operator.to.raise.and.lower.the.
drive..for.trailering,.launching,.and.beaching..Additional.
information.on.power.tilt.can.be.found.in.the.engine.
operator’s.manual.included.in.the.owner’s.packet.
The.trim.tab.control.uses.two.(2).momentary-type.
rocker.switches...The.trim.tab.switches.control.the.
attitude.or.position.of.the.boat...The.trim.tab.switches.
are.labeled.by.position.such.as.“Bow.Up”.and.“Bow.
Down”..They.are.also.labeled.for.“Port”.and.“Stbd”....
When.pressed,.the.label.indicates.what.happens.to.
the.bow.of.the.boat.
NOTICE
DO NOT operate the motor with the water
intakes out of the water. Severe damage to the
engine systems can result. Consult the engine
operator’s manual for specific information.
Engines and Instrumentation - Section E
Owner’s Manual Page
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