FEATURES & CONTROLS
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The most significant control hazard is a pull or torque that can be
felt on the steering wheel or tiller handle. This steering torque
results from the outboard being trimmed so that the propeller shaft
is not parallel to the water surface.
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WARNING
Trimming the outboard beyond a neutral steering condition may
result in a pull on the steering wheel or tiller handle and loss of
boat control. Maintain control of the boat if trimming beyond a
neutral steering condition.
Consider the following lists carefully.
Trimming in or down can:
• Lower the bow
• Result in quicker planing off, especially with a heavy load or a
stern heavy boat
• Generally improve the ride in choppy water
• Increase steering torque or pull to the right (with the normal
right hand rotation propeller)
• In excess can lower the bow of some boats to a point where
they begin to plow with their bow in the water while on plane.
This can result in an unexpected turn in either direction (called
bow steering or over‑steering) if any turn is attempted, or if a
significant wave is encountered.
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WARNING
Operating the boat at high speeds with the outboard trimmed
too far under can create excessive bow steer, resulting in the
operator losing control of the boat. Install the trim limit pin in a
position that prevents excessive trim under and operate the
boat in a safe manner.
• In rare circumstances, the owner may decide to limit the trim
in. This can be accomplished by repositioning the tilt stop pins
into the desired transom bracket adjustment holes.
Trimming out or up can:
• Lift the bow higher out of the water
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