Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
Shift/Throttle Controls
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WARNING!
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper maintenance of shift/throttle hardware may cause a sudden loss of control!
Read all of the information about the shift/throttle controls in the shift/throttle controls’ manual, the engine operation
manual, and the Cruiser & Yacht Owner’s Manual.
Engine Synchronization (If Equipped)
Follow the instructions in the synchronization section of the shift/throttle controls’ manual.
Trim Tabs
!
WARNING!
LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control!
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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.
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Do not use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.
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The trim tabs may be
used to help keep
your yacht level at
cruising speeds.
The trim tabs are
controlled by two
rocker switches at
the helm.
Before using the trim
tabs read and under-
stand the trim tab
operation manual.
VIEW OF HELM AREA
TRANSOM VIEW
TRANSOM
TRIM TAB
(TYPICAL)
TRIM TAB
SWITCHES
Note the following:
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Once cruising speed is reached, the port or starboard trim switch may be used (one at a time) to level the yacht.
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.
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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