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In this video demo you get to see why this is the case. In rough water trim down a bit to get more of the V in the water to help cut through the waves.
The foot throttle is connected by cables to the outboard.
How to trim a bass boat. Trimming a bass boat simply refers to the running angle of the propeller shaft parallel to the boat. This makes a path in the water. Adjusting the trim raises or lowers the bow of the boat.
Likewise neutral trim refers to the shaft being parallel with the waters surface when the boat is stationary. How to Trim a Bass Boat Motor 4 Steps What You Need Trimming the motor essentially means tilting the propellers up or down into the water depending on the situation. There are a number of reasons why a bass boat owner might do this but for the most part its really about optimizing the way you glide over the water.
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When the boat is on plane and the prop shaft is parallel with the water surface the trim is said to be neutral or zero. In this state all of the propeller force is pushing the boat forward. When the trim button is pressed down the gearcase moves closer to the transom until it bottoms out at about negative 6 degrees from zero trim.
Now the prop shaft is aimed up 6 degrees and some of the force is lifting the stern of the boat. A boats trim gauge monitors the position of the drive or outboard. Make sure its accurately adjusted.
Grab a level and place it against the underside of the anti-cavitation plate on the drive or outboard motor. Have someone at the helm adjust the trim until the instrument reads level and note the position on the indicator. On smooth water run in a straight line and set the throttle to be running in the cruise range about 4200 or full throttle 5000.
If I trim up to where the steering becomes light and easy there is virtually no rooster tail. Only the rear 12 of the hull is touching the water. Suggest doing it in small increments as you might end up tossing yourself overboard if you trim too far down when turning the boat will dig and turn sharply.
In rough water trim down a bit to get more of the V in the water to help cut through the waves. However if its really rough then bring the boat off plane and trim up quite a bit. There is no boat that is not improved with Trim Tabs.
In this video demo you get to see why this is the case. Our bass boat carpet trim is flexible PVC with a 3M peel and stick backing use this carpet edging to prevent fraying while providing a finished look. If playback doesnt begin shortly try restarting your device.
Videos you watch may be added to the TVs watch history. A jack plate is nice when trying to get the boat on a plane in shallow water. With the engine jacked all the way up the boat should jump right up a plane Lets explore just exactly what a jack plate and trim tabs are designed for.
Jack plates - those add-on brackets provide adjustability to your outboard engine trim straight up and down. By lifting most of the lower unit out of the water you minimize torque at the wheel and decrease drag. Add a bit of trim and the bow will lift while increasing speed.
The trick here is finding just the right height with the plate and proper trim to reach the ideal RPMs. All while maintaining sufficient water pressure. Bow spray stern wake and rooster tail can help you trim.
If youre steering your boat from a bridge or tower you have the opportunity to observe some additional characteristics related to spray and wake that can help you find your boats ideal trim. If you see more spray toward the stern of the boat and a larger wake the boats trim can be better unless of course youve got a boat. How to Get A Boat On Plane Using Engine Trim BoatUS - YouTube.
Ease over those big swells and rollers. But if the wake is from a bass boat or other small craft you probably can just trim the engine a little and cut through it at a 45 degree angle. And of course always watch out for the boats themselves Heavener cautioned especially when it comes to motoring in marked channels.
For the past years i had fished out of a 1977 boat with a 85HP Johnson. The boat had a basic Humminbird a small trolling motor bilge pump and livewells. No gauges no trimtilt nothing.
It served us well for some years but now i progressed to a newer boat. This weekend i purchased a 1. If emails to the editor and anecdotal information from boatbuilders and boat dealers is any indication a substantial number of boaters express confusion about how to trim their boats engines or drives.
Certainly this applies to getting on plane adjusting for load trimming for ride comfort or to suit sea conditions and more. Call Beede at 800-451-8255 ext 281. The gentlemans name is Ken and he is very knowledgeable.
I was having trouble with my trim gage on a mercury 250 Pro XS which has the digital sender and Ken walked me through it in about 5 minutes. If possible get in your boat and call Ken. He will walk you through it.
Ill have to try that. With the motor tilted all the way up you will see the arm. Theres a pair of wires that come off the switch.
Connect your multimeter to the terminals with the meter set to OHMS. Move the arm and watch the meter. Thats pretty much all the trim gauge is is an ohm meter.
Absolutely if you own a performance bass boat. The throttle allows you to drive the boat like a car. The foot throttle is connected by cables to the outboard.
Your foot regulates the speed allowing you to keep both hands on the steering wheel for an obvious safety benefit. The throttle returns to idle if you remove your foot.