Arrange passengers and the load in the boat so the weight is distributed
evenly.
a - Too much vertical operating angle (bow up) ‑ adjust in
b - Not enough vertical operating angle (bow down) ‑ adjust out
c - Vertical operating angle adjusted properly (bow slightly up)
NOTE:When docking or using reverse, the outboard should be in the trim
locked position during operation.
The trim lock lever should only be in the unlocked position when beaching the
boat or adjusting the trim position.
Consider the following items carefully when adjusting the operating angle of the
outboard.
Adjusting the outboard close to the boat transom can:
• Lower the bow.
• Improve visibility of objects in front of the boat.
• Improve the ride in choppy water.
• Increase steering pull to the right.
• In excess, lower the bow of some boats to a point where they begin
to plow with their bow in the water. This can result in an unexpected
turn in either direction (called bow steering or oversteering), if any turn is
attempted or if a significant wave is encountered.
Adjusting the outboard away from the boat transom can:
• Lift the bow out of the water.
• Increase top speed and range.
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