My 1995 Sea Ray 240OV has trim tabs on the back and I was wondering if anyone knew how I can guage thier elevation (relative to each other) since the control rockers on the dash don't have any indicator lights or markings.Using trim tabs is new to me and I haven't figured it out yet. Let me know if you have any advice. thanks.
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Using Trim Tabs
- Thread starter gardea23
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Trim tabs are either all the way down (use a slow 5 count) all the way up (slow 5 count) or balancing the list (the boat will even out when you raise or lower just one tab)
You don't need indicator lights....you will get the hang of it very quick.
You don't need indicator lights....you will get the hang of it very quick.
I've never had a gauge on any of my boats. Before I start out, I fully re-tract both tabs by depressing "bow up" for ten seconds both tabs. Then I extend both as needed. I don't really care what the relative position is to each other. I want the tabs adjusted as needed for a level , relatively flat ride. I disagree with the above stating all up or all down. I apply enough tab to do what I want and no more. That may be 1/4, 1/2 or 3/4 or all the way.
Saracco is right. I start out with mine all the way up, because my boat planes easily, and then trim for conditions. I have a 36 ft cruiser on Lake Erie so sometimes I have to keep the bow a little higher than best speed due to wave height. If you can adjust to best trim then adjust to level and best speed. If you have trim on the engine then you have to trim it to and they will affect each other. Just leave the throttle set at cruise and experiment between the two trims.