
2.13
SECTION 2 • GENERAL BOAT ARRANGEMENT
290 Sundancer
®
If you raise the stern drive too far while you are
on plane, you could cause a loss of speed and
power due to a condition called "ventilation." If this
happens, there will be a sudden increase in engine
RPM and a loss of speed. Do not let this condition
continue. Immediately reduce your engine RPM and
trim the stern drive DOWN slightly until the engine
slows down and you regain forward speed.
The trim gauge indicates the position of the stern
drive relative to the transom.
REFER TO YOUR ENGINE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
FOR PROPER TRIM GAUGE SETTING.
C. TRIM TABS
The trim tabs are two fl at plates,
hinged below the water line on
the transom at the rear and are
raised and lowered hydraulically
by using the switches located on
the starboard switch panel at the
helm (see Fig. 2.9.2).
The trim tabs are used to adjust the sideways
listing of the boat due to uneven loading, a strong
cross wind or propeller torque. The twisting effect
of propeller torque is especially pronounced when
running the engine at high horsepower output. To
correct the listing, adjust the trim tabs to level the
boat. When the boat is level, right to left, the steering
effort will be the same for right and left turns.
Lower the trim tabs on the listing (lower) side by
pushing the top half of the trim tab switch in one-half
second bursts until the boat is righted.
Using both switches to lower both tabs on a side-
to-side balanced boat will lower the bow, when on
plane, if the rear of the boat is highly loaded. Again,
use only short bursts of the trim tab switches to
adjust the trim.
When running at cruising speed, the trim tabs should
be fully up, unless the rear is heavily loaded.
In heavy following seas or when running in an inlet,
best maneuverability is obtained with a bow high
attitude. To be sure the tabs are full up, push the
bottom halves of the switches for several seconds.
RUNNING
ATTITUDE LIST PUSH
BOW UP ...... TOP OF BOTH SWITCHES
BOW UP PORT TOP OF STARBOARD SWITCH
BOW UP STARBOARD TOP OF PORT SWITCH
BOW DOWN PORT BOTTOM OF STARBOARD SWITCH
BOW DOWN STARBOARD BOTTOM OF PORT SWITCH
EFFECTS OF POWER TRIM
(FIG. 2.13.1)
STERN DRIVE-DOWN
STERN DRIVE - CENTERED
STERN DRIVE - UP
TRIM TABS
(FIG. 2.13.2)
TRIM TAB
TRIM TAB PUMP
HYDRAULIC RAM
TRIM TAB
ZINC ANODE
ZINC ANODE
HYDRAULIC FLUID
RESERVOIR FILL
HYDRAULIC RAM
TRIM TAB ROCKER
SWITCH
(AT CONTROL
STATION)
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