Everglades 355 CC - Bow Thruster (Optional)

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Helm Control Systems
bow up and down movements. It also controls
starboard and port up and down movements.
Bow up and bow down will control the hull planing
attitude, while port and starboard up and down
provides control for the hull listing.
An LED indicator built into the switch displays the
position of your trim tabs. When one LED is ash-
ing at the top of the display, the tabs are in the
“full-up” (bow up) position. When all LED lights
are lit from the top to the bottom of the display,
the tabs are fully extended (bow down).
The trim tabs are programmed to automatically
retract when the engines are shutdown to keep
the actuators clean and set the tabs in the full “UP”
position when leaving the dock. Refer to the trim
tab operating manual for more information on the
operation and programming of the trim tabs.
Before leaving the dock, make sure that the tabs
are in the full “UP” position. If they are not, press
and hold the control in the bow up position for ten
(10) seconds to fully retract the tabs.
Always establish the intended heading and cruise
speed before attempting to adjust the hull attitude
with the trim tabs. After stabilizing speed and
direction, move the trim tabs to achieve a level
side to side running attitude being careful not to
over trim.
After depressing a trim tab switch, always wait a
few seconds for the change in the trim plane to
take effect. Avoid depressing the switch while
awaiting the trim plane reaction. By the time the
effect is noticeable the trim tab plane will have
moved too far and thus the boat will be in an
overcompensated position.
When running at a speed that will result in the
boat falling off plane, lowering the tabs slightly,
bow down, will improve the running angle and
operating efciency. Too much bow down tabs can
reduce operating efciency and cause substantial
steering and handling difculties.
Be extremely careful when operating in a following
sea. The effect of trim tabs is amplied under such
conditions. Steering and handling difculties can
result from improper trim tab usage, particularly
in a following sea. Always raise the tabs to the
full bow up position in these conditions.
When running at high speeds be sure that the
tabs are in the full “UP” position. Only enough
trim plane action should be used to compensate
Typical Trim Tab Switches
Trim Tab Plane
for any listing. Trim tabs are extremely sensitive
at high speeds. Adjust for this and be prepared
to slow down if difculties arise.
When running into a chop, a slight bow down at-
titude will improve the ride. Be careful not to over
trim. Handling difculties may result.
4.8 Bow Thruster (Optional)
The optional bow thruster provides the operator
additional control of the bow while docking or
anchoring the boat in tight quarters or high winds
and strong currents. The control joystick/touch
pad is located in the helm and controls the bow
thruster that is mounted to the hull in the bilge
below the bow seat.