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CRUISING
Engine Speed
Transom Angle
OPERATION
CORRECT
GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
Transom Angle (Cruising)
O.K.
Excessive transom angle during
operation can cause propeller
ventilation and overheating.
For rough water conditions or large
waves, slow down to prevent the
propeller from rising out of the water.
For best fuel economy, limit the
throttle opening to 80%. Use the
throttle friction control (p. ) to
help you hold a steady speed.
When cruising into a high wind,
decrease the transom angle slightly to
level the boat and improve stability.
With a tail wind, increase the
transom angle slightly.
Under normal running conditions, the
boat will perform best when the
antiventilation plate is level with the
water surface.
It is necessary to adjust the transom
angle to compensate for changes in
boat load, weight distribution, water
conditions, or propeller selection.
Transom angle too small: Incorrect
causes boat to ‘‘bow steer.’’
Transom angle too large: Incorrect
causes boat to ‘‘squat’’.
Install the outboard motor at the best
transom angle for stable cruising and
maximum power. See page for
adjustment procedure.
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