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fect boat handling if not utilized properly,
the following information is provided to
assist operators in determining the correct
usage of the attitude adjustment plate(s).
Special Conditions
Head Sea: Lower the plate by tap-
ping slightly on BOW DOWN on a
single system. This will bring the bow
down while maintaining speed. This
also allows the hull of the boat to absorb
the impact of the waves. This adjust-
ment will result in a more efcient and
smoother ride. Changes should be made
in small increments to ensure maintain-
ing control of the boat.
Following Sea: Make sure the plates
are fully retracted by pressing BOW
UP on both sides of a dual system, and
BOW UP on a single system. This will
bring the plate(s) up to a fully retracted
position, decreasing lift in the stern and
allowing the bow to rise. If the plate(s)
is/are deployed, the bow may dig.
Shallow Water/Hole Shot: Lower
both plates completely on a dual system
by pressing BOW DOWN on both sides
(the single plate on a single system). This
provides lift in the stern of the boat and
will keep the bow down. As you throttle
up and speed increases, raise the tab(s)
by pressing BOW UP on both sides of a
dual system, and BOW UP on the single
system.
Porpoising: To stop porpoising, press
BOW DOWN on the attitude adjustment
plate control. The plate(s) needs only to
be deployed slightly to correct this ad-
verse situation.
Improper use of attitude adjustment may
result in loss of control, which could result
in serious injury or death.
• While at higher speeds, do not over-
trim, as this will cause the bow to lower
quickly, resulting in a reduction of speed
and may cause the boat to veer.
• When in following seas or when run-
ning an inlet, the plates should be fully
retracted. This will allow for optimal
performance.
• ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUA-
TORS PROVIDE AN INSTANT RE-
SPONSE. WHEN MAKING ADJUST-
Since these actuators are electrome-
chanical, they provide an immediate re-
sponse at the touch of the switch. (The atti-
tude adjustment plate can also be controlled
through the Video Display Gauge.) Press
and hold up to have the center tab come up.
Pressing down on the switch will lower the
plate/tabs.
(See Surf Tab information immediately
following for boats equipped with both for
information on how those tabs are oper-
ated.)
Because our models have different
weights, lengths, speed and performance,
it will take some practice for the opera-
tor to understand how the boat reacts with
the attitude adjustment plate installed.
The plate will allow your boat to get on
plane faster and continue planing at lower
speeds. This will improve visibility and
the overall safety of your boat. When
making adjustments with the attitude
adjustment plate, use short momen-
tary taps of the switch. Continued prac-
tice will help you become familiar with
how the plates perform.
Special Attention:
Because these plates can adversely af-
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