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crosshair - 5 years ago

hi, i have a SIB, 84lbs 3m inflatable with air floor. yamaha 6hp 4stroke, 60lbs,trim pin at 1st position by transom. i just can't get it to go faster than 8mph, can't expect any planing. at full throttle the stern sinks and bow raises, total weight; 2x people+cargo+engine 390lbs do i need a bigger engine? or ride with 1 passenger only. with one passenger it would weigh, 295lb. Should i buy a 9.9hp 2 stroke or get a 9.9hp 4stroke? 4 strokes are heavy, and do you think its ok to put a 15hp 2stroke on it? the boat is rated for 10hp outboard and overall carrying weight of 1100lbs. thanks for your time.

Dangar Marine - 5 years ago

I wouldn't exceed the manufacturers rating for the hull. My inflatable is 2.3m, so quite small, and doesn't fair well with 2 people in it. It's only a 6hp too so you might find the 9.9 makes a difference. You could also try moving more weight forward in the boat if you can.

Jonah Boudreaux - 5 years ago

Also people with 150-200-250 hp 50-60-70-80 mph boats when engaged in very hard turns at 3/4 to wot you should be trimmed down some for more bite, Ive seen too many newbies in fast boats lose control thinking trimmed up wot in turns

Fishstycz - 5 years ago

FWIW... I have a small cathedral hull with a slightly marginally sized motor (Boat is 3.8m and motor is a Suz DF20) and take off and run are opposite to Stu's advice. I can only get on the plane if I trim up, lift the bow high (breaking water resistance) and then trim the bow back down for running on the plane. So bear in mind that your specific hull/motor combination could require a different approach. Thanks though for an awesome channel.

CoolKD2005 - 5 years ago

Thank you so mush for making things easy to understand. Just got my boat on the water for the first time and it's my firs outboard with power trim. Thanks for all our effort mate :)

Dangar Marine - 5 years ago

You're welcome mate. :)

Michael Whitt - 5 years ago

Thank you for the video. I'm stumped and so is the dealer! Our boat, a 20 foot (6 m) with a 115 hp outboard, lists to port when under power. It sits flat at no or slow speed with near idle rpm. Weight is more or less equal port to starboard. I have adjusted the trim tab that sits just above the prop from the 4 o'clock position to the 6 o'clock position (straight) with no or minimum change to the list to port. I have a transducer on the starboard side of the transom but it only extends not even 0.5 cm below the hull which is as far up as I can set it and still get depth readings with a moving boat. Any other ideas? My next step is to run with a bag of sand in the starboard locker.

Dangar Marine - 5 years ago

A hydrofoil may help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TG2I9M8XoY Otherwise it could be that the hull isn't perfectly symmetrical. It is more common that you think.

Francois Dupont - 5 years ago

Dangar, i got a 12ft Jonboat with a 2.5hp mercury. the outboard has got manual trim adjustment. i cannot adjust it on the fly. should i try to trim the engine to get a better ride even thought its on a flat bottomed fishing boat mostly used at low speeds?

Dangar Marine - 5 years ago

I would experiment with a few different settings for sure.

matthew packard - 5 years ago

I have a question for you. I am trying to figure out why my trim won’t work. It’s a 1985 150 mercury black max. When I bought the boat the trim would only go up so I bought 2 new solenoids for it and now I cannot figure out the wiring. If I put the power on one of the solenoids it will go up but will only click going down. Then if I switch the power cable to the other one it will go down. I placed the second power cable on the other and then both would not work and neither would click. What do you think could be wrong?

Dangar Marine - 5 years ago

These videos should help you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woVT4czk6ao https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0Vf7mSUlUY

Brendon B - 5 years ago

Thanks for the lesson! Do have tutorial on how use a hydraulic jack plate? Tia!

Dangar Marine - 5 years ago

You're welcome mate, unfortunately not yet.

Tim Veenstra - 5 years ago

I have a 40 hp yamaha 4stroke and it doesn't have electric trim, is it easy to fit the electric trim yourself or do you have a video about that? thx for all you helpfull tips, keep on going with the great vids!

Dangar Marine - 5 years ago

It's not too hard if the motor is setup to accept it but I don't have any vids on it.

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RV Curious De Warren - 5 years ago

Thanks, I didn’t know about that trimming, but I never had a trim before, had an old Johnson 35hp, now I got a new 88 Evinrude with trim.

Slime & Slay Outdoors - 5 years ago

Good information. Very nice. I subscribed come hit me back

Moondog9322 - 5 years ago

I enjoy your videos. Clear, easy to understand, and informative. How do you recommend to trim the motor when riding in a bit rougher water? 2 to 3 foot waves, perhaps?

Dangar Marine - 5 years ago

I tend to trim up a bit to stay drier when the weather gets rough.

ronald liboy - 6 years ago

Ok, if i put the trim down the boat jump more? If i put the trim up is more stable or not?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

No, generally the other way around.

cs512tr - 6 years ago

great stuff

Octavio Fuentes - 6 years ago

nice a lot of info thanks for sharing

RichieT5 - 6 years ago

Very useful video Stu

FishHead - 6 years ago

Should also mention that when trimmed up and running across lake you are more sensitive to waves and boat can begin jumping. When this happens slightly I'll trim down to settle the boat down, but often with smaller boats on my lake you unfortunately have to back off the throttle also due to larger waves. Gotta love a small boat on Lake Lanier in GA.(sarcasm) lol

Farrel Rose - 6 years ago

cool tips thanks for the info

Raymond Casey - 6 years ago

Thank you for that explanation. Novice learning lots.

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bbjunkie1023 - 6 years ago

Another great vid Stu!! Would you do one on boathandling in rough conditions? I had a "moment" in my 18' Sportscruiser a few years ago when it was quite choppy and we turned tight across a wave - the boat felt like it was going to tip over - scared me a bit and now i'm not as confident in rough water.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

I've been planning to do a video on that for a while now. Next windy day I'll head out and see what I can do.

crispernator - 6 years ago

Good video mate when i had the 50hp yam i would try to trim it so it sounded good you soon know when it is not going right just by the noise it makes ,with the 40 enduro i would set and hopefully get it right . i remember my first outboard i had no idea and put it on to high i think i would give the stacer a boot and the boat would lurch out of the water and rise like a plane taking of and always ended up putting back to shore hahaha great video on trimming takle care

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Nothing wrong with a unique style on taking off with too much trim, always a great way to grab peoples attention. ;)

ShnitzlHaus - 6 years ago

and with a tiller arm your S.O.L

Jadiel 254 - 6 years ago

I'm new to boating so every time I trim up it sounds like my motor is working to hard so I slow down and trim down every time..

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

It could be that the revs are climbing due to ventilation. Keep an eye on the tacho if you have one in the boat.

Tim Elley - 6 years ago

Best video I've seen on this subject!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thank Tim!

Tertius Pretorius - 6 years ago

HI,any way i can ask you a non related question to trimming,its about my 175 merc 2 stroke

Tertius Pretorius - 6 years ago

Ok thanks,i own a Merc 175 V6 - 2 stroke -1997,when i bought the boat the merc gave me a lot of problems,most iron out,execpt,

Burns plugs all the time,changed to hotter plugs as to advise from mercury,

on WOT throttle she cuts out and comes back alive again,
changed the stator as to advise from Mercury,
still does the same,

I have now bought a oil injection pump ,after testing that too much oil is injected,(could relate to the burned plugs) i can not troll as my Merc dies after a while,

What else should be looking at if none of these worked out?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Same way as this question!

Matt Frapple - 6 years ago

Hey stu, got a 2005 15 hp mariner that all of a sudden won't release from its uppermost tilt position back to right down. The bail spring is ok it's in unlock, reverse lock ok, but it's the kind of thing I have to push that big metal triangular lock back into the swivel bracket with my hands to guide it inside the running locks. It used to operate fine recently, and no parts seem to be broken or missing. As you lift to the highest tilt point that spring should pull the triangle back in to slide inside of the runners? Nothing on the bet I can find, but have a mate that has exact same thing. Hoping you have seen this before in the 9.9-30hp merc/mariner/tohi motors. CheersMatt

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

They can be very fiddly these stands and it usually comes down to something being either bent rather than broken or just plain old corrosion. This video is on repair one and might help https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Topfyfm4bFg

MR Muskey - 6 years ago

In most cases, I trim out until the water splash is about 2-3 feet from the back of the boat. Once I see that I know I’m in the “Sweet Spot"

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

I prefer these types of cues over watching the needle on a trim gauge. They always tell you what the boat is actually doing rather than what it should be doing.

Ronald Howell - 6 years ago

Got good news bad news, the good I was told what was wrong with motor (lower unit burned up) bad news not sure if it's worth finding parts- 1973 evinrude 85hp 85393M. Some parts can't find unless I buy complete foot which will be a used one, before I brake it down any advice? Maybe a 90s motor are rebuild?

Ronald Howell - 6 years ago

Dangar Marine Found out it got hit by a car at a red light, seen the weld spots my guess that might have done something Not positive though, will watch your video to remove it.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

If you are lucky you might be able to find a whole gearbox at a wreckers that isn't too expensive. That is probably what I would try first.

Jonathan Andrews - 6 years ago

Really useful thanks. I drive safety boats and the tips re. trimming down to help low speed manoeuvrability were very useful. We use prop guards and have issues where at low speed in reverse the boats simply don't turn at all without a burst of throttle but this is often inappropriate when close to capsized boats / crews in the water, so I'm hoping this will help.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hey Jonathan, I certainly find trimming down makes a huge difference for all types of slow speed maneuvering, so hopefully it will work for you. :)

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mohd hilmey - 6 years ago

tq sir

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Welcome. :)

Quentin Nel - 6 years ago

Hi Stu . I enjoy your vids . I have a 85 yamaha aet with a problem
On idle it sound awsome . But as soon as you put it into gear (wake zone) then it sound like misfire and not sounding good . Cleaned out carburaters . Had them synced and set like on your other vids . Also cleaned out all connections and plugs . Fitted new spark plugs as well . Thanks Quentin

Aaron Wilde - 6 years ago

"what's left of the bow" lol!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

It's certainly had a hard hit at some stage in its life. ;)

Jesse Walker Sr. - 6 years ago

Awesome! Thanks!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

You're welcome. :)

Corey Dick - 6 years ago

Great video handy tips as always thanks

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Corey!

Anthony - 6 years ago

Thanks alot! ALL your videos are clear and informative, this one is no exception!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Anthony, glad to hear you are enjoying the vids!

Grant McDonald - 6 years ago

Great, that answers why I couldn't get good bite reversing coming into the jetty, always just thought it was backwards prop less effective.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Props are a bit less effective in reverse, but trim makes a huge difference.

Joe F - 6 years ago

Great Video Stu is your motor a Honda Four stroke 50 hp and if so are they really reliable and economical to run?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hey Joe. Even though this motor was sunk I am finding to it be the most reliable motor I have ever owned. It is also very economical.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Duane, glad you're enjoying the vids.

timothy jones - 6 years ago

That would be cool. Thanks heaps really loving getting to see the Hawkesbury more than driving over it. Do you have river rats there? Ours are pretty good and friendly.
Just spent a great arvo up the Brunswick river, look forward to your next vid.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Tim, glad you enjoyed the vid. We do get the odd river rat here, but not too many. You mostly just see the little pile of crab shells from where they have eaten. :)

Brett Stanzi - 6 years ago

Hey Stu. Do you have any videos on becoming a marine mechanic? I am 18 and work at a marina. I'm from Long Island, NY USA. I would love to hear any tips you have for a young guy getting into the business. Always a fan of your videos and thanks for making them. Cheers

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hi Brett, not at the moment but it is a good idea. I'll see what I can do. :)

Tim's Workshop TJY - 6 years ago

Hi Stu, just catching up on youtube videos this am with my Saturday coffee. Finished watching your crab net one and like the added weight idea. I have one pot that has a weighted line that came with it but the other pot has the yellow line that will float. This will solve that problem. This trim video is good info as well. Didn't know about going in reverse with trim still up will affect it also going to get a trim attachment. Thanks

Shawn Nelson - 6 years ago

+Dangar Marine
great vids! was wondering if you had vids on rebuilding or troubleshooting a leaky trim hydraulic shaft?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hey Tim, yeah, those crimp on weights are really handy and very cheap. Trimming down makes a huge difference in reverse. I've actually seen a couple of accidents caused by trying to stop while trimmed right up.

Ned Kelly - 6 years ago

Dangar Marine who the hell is that?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

So are you Andrew Tinnock?

Pierce Brown - 6 years ago

I have a 7.5 mercury 2 stroke outboard and its not peeing. I replaced the empeller and checked hoses leading into hole and all clear. Stuck on what to do next. Thanks

Reel News OCMD - 6 years ago

Pierce Brown check your thermostats. They may be full of sand. If so get a bowl of almost boiling water drop them in until they pop open then lightly hit them on a table repeatedly. Repeat until no more sand comes out.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

This video should help you with that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx8_xP30aSY

Fireship1 - 6 years ago

Great tips Stu! My brother in law don’t know how to trim his motor for optimal plane. I explain to him the how and why, but he still don’t trim when under way. He keeps it fully down at all times. Needless to say you get soaked when your on his boat! I need to make sure he watches this video!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hey Jack. Ha! Flick him the link. ;) One thing I didn't mention that can really happen too so lots of water spraying up at the transom when the outboard is trimmed right down. Makes the whole boat look like a water feature. :)

antti roppola - 6 years ago

Hiw about trimming sounder reveivers? Mine either catches too much water at speed or is unable to keep depth readings on the plane. Is this nirmal?

antti roppola - 6 years ago

Thanks for that. Much the same, but I suspect I need to lower the transducer even more to get clean flow. Suspect the mounting plate may actually be the culprit so I'll trim that too.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

I have mind pretty much straight out and having had any problem with it. It may be an issue of mounting height more than angle. I'm trying to think whether mine came with drilling template. Here is the video on the install https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLPsD4oo2vA

Pittwater Mowing - 6 years ago

Thanks for sharing these great tips Stu Happy new year

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

You're welcome mate, happy New Year!

Norman Boyes - 6 years ago

Well explained

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Norman!

Will's Garage - 6 years ago

I always start with it all the way in, get it up on plane then start trimming it out just as you do.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Great minds think alike Will! ;)

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clauido cortellazzi - 6 years ago

i can only adjust my trim by a pin what would you recommend i keep it at ?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

See comments below regarding the procedure for that.

Bolt15 Outboard - 6 years ago

Great vid stu, nice and clear.
Change of subject but any chance of doing a video of getting rid of your oil injection system on a 2 stroke outboard and changing it to a pre-mix
cheers and keep up the great videos.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks mate. Yes, that is a video I've been meaning to do for a very long time. I just need to find the right motor to convert.

That Guy Alex. - 6 years ago

My engine has something that when it's running it won't let it go past a certain degree do you know what that's called?

That Guy Alex. - 6 years ago

Dangar Marine yes.it won't trim up When in gear or running past a certain degree. It's a 2006 mercury 150 efi. I'm guessing it won't let me go past a certain degree that means I should have enough trim to that point that I can't go pass right?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Are you saying that it won't trim up or down as far when it is running as it will when it is turned off?

John Wills - 6 years ago

Thanks for a really clear vid on trimming an outboard. The subtle tweaks really do make all the difference.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks John!

Gogs - 6 years ago

I have always had a problem, probably sociological about trimming the outboard. Your video explaned the priciple so simply, thanks. now to put it into practice.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

You're welcome mate, glat the video helped you. :)

timothy jones - 6 years ago

Hey mate just found your channel it’s very good. I’ve got a 3.7m tinny with a Yamaha 15hp on it. The whole rig was $850 with 15hp Johnson ( i had the Yamaha already) I would love to see a vid on reinforcing an old tinny. New rubber under ribs filling holes. Even a super basic tig tutorial.
Thanks heaps.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hey Tim, sounds like you got a good deal on your new boat. I think some hull restoration videos are well overdue. I have an old tinnie in the yard that needs some TLC, I'll film doing that soon. It does need some welding.

A - 6 years ago

Good day from -30c Canada, good info Stu.
"Dryer, use less fuel and you'll be going faster." That's what it's all about.
Now with the money we save we can afford the plane tickets for a visit to hoist a beer or two.

Rod Moyes - 6 years ago

Andrew Craig I

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

LOL, that's a fair bit of fuel to save. ;)

Scotty3ist - 6 years ago

Great Video.

Unrelated question, do you think it would be possible to travel from Dangar to Sydney Harbour in a boat like the green machine?

-Jack

Scotty3ist - 6 years ago

Dangar Marine yeah for sure. Thanks Stuart.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

I'd take some spare just in case. Be sure to check the surf report, swell heights and winds before you leave as well as all the usual offshore safety equipment and notification procedures.

Scotty3ist - 6 years ago

Dangar Marine awesome thanks. Gives me a bit of hope when I attempt it in a few months.

Fuel should be no problem as I can carry 36.3 litres of fuel and my boat only uses about 3-4L/h

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Jack. It is possible, I will probably take the Green Machine down one day. You need to be very careful with weather and fuel though. My neighbour did it on a bad day one in here boat that is about the same size and the weather was so rough that she couldn't stop driving the boat to change fuel tanks. Fortunately she made it on one tank but if she had to stop and swap over it would have meant the boat would have been at the mercy of the waves while she was at the back.

Craig Smith - 6 years ago

Have you done any videos on properly setting up trim tabs?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

No, all the boats around here are too small to have trim tabs unfortunately.

Robert Gregilovich - 6 years ago

Great video, especially the reverse trimming. Can't wait till the spring. Here in NJ , USA temperature running from 9 degrees to about 25 degrees for a week. Happy New Year.

Fireship1 - 6 years ago

Robert Gregilovich I’m also in NJ. Northern New Jersey to be exact. I’m with you Robert. Can’t wait till the spring. I look at my boat on the trailer and can’t wait to be back on it!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Robert. I've heard you guys are having quite a bad cold spell, I hope it isn't too bad. Happy New Year!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hey Kris (sorry I got the name wrong!) Spark plugs certainly are a complex thing, and for that reason I think most people should stick to the recommended plug, but I liked you ingenious solution to the problem you were having with oil seepage. Sounds like you scored a really good deal on the new boat. I find the idea of a motor where you can get to everything easily so very appealing. I hate the way new motors are so cramped and packed in under the cowling. '72 was a fine year for births I can tell. ;)

JohnMc - 6 years ago

Thank you Stu that really helped. I was having problems getting the boat on the trailer now I just have to remember to trim all the way down. This is my first boat with trim-able control. All the lakes are frozen over here in the Sierras but look forward to trying this out in the spring.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

You're welcome John, it does take a bit of getting used to when you come from a non-trimable boat.

vetterfellow - 6 years ago

All very good points Stu; Thank's for the video My Friend !!!. And Happy New Year Everyone, Cheers !!!****.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Angelo, happy New Year!

El Vid - 6 years ago

Nice vid Stu. Maybe a nice gateway to a vid about how to fix a temramental trim angle sensor. Mine only works when it feels lik it, which is not often.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Thanks Adam, yes, I've been meaning to do a trim angle sensor video for ages. I'll make sure I get around to it soon after the holidays are over.

jimbo gasoline - 6 years ago

Great job of actually showing people the difference. A lot of videos don't cover the reverse portion of trimming. My boat is weird with trimming as it always rides best trimmed all the way down. I cavitate at full throttle most times if the motor isn't totally trimmed down.

jimbo gasoline - 6 years ago

Tim's Workshop TJY Yeah. I actually have a 15-16 foot Ropelene boat (triumph). It's a type of plastic like a kayak. It's very wide for such a short boat. It's over 60 inches at it's widest part. I think 64 inches. I have it mounted at 2nd hole and that's the best height to use per manufacturer. I actually never have problems with porpoising. Once the hull planes it always rides smooth

Tim's Workshop TJY - 6 years ago

Hi Jimbo, interesting your boat rides best with the trim all the way down. Mine does too. I think it's the boat that makes the difference. I'm sure my motor was the original and set up by StarCraft. 17ft is not that big and Aluminum. Doesn't take that much to get it up on plain and nose still slightly up with no side spray. But was not aware of the reverse issue with trim. Being that ours is all the way down if a issue I guess not much we can do?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hey Jim, yeah, every boat hull has its own quirks that you need to figure out. You might find that your motor would benefit from a hydrofoil or adjusting the height it is mounted on the transom.

Michael Ekberg - 6 years ago

Hi there Stu, great video as always. I have another tip for knowing when you trimmed too high. In full throttle I trim up until the boat starts to "jump" up and down in the water, then I trim down again until the jumping stops, there's my preferred adjustment. :)

Ian Hendrie - 6 years ago

Hi Stu, very good video. In my experience, most boats will porpoise before cavitating. I find that about a 1 to 2 second period gives the best speed. Usually you need to trim down from this when turning or you will cavitate.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hi Michael, yes, some hulls will definitely start to do what they call porpoising if they aren't trimmed right. It's not a comfortable was to ride at all!

Rod Royal - 6 years ago

I've found that my boat trimmed to the "sweet spot" actually gives it the best hole shot. If I'm not manuvering it with the big motor, I just leave it set in the sweet spot. Trim gauge makes this real easy. Thanks!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hey Rod, some boats can ride best like that for sure. If a boat tends to ride bow down then it can dig in really badly when you take off so trimming up can really help you get out of the water. I guess the best advice is to be aware of some basic theory and then get out there and see what works best for you boat. And yes, a trim gauge can definitely make things easier! :)

George Tawhiti - 6 years ago

Great video Stu. Have watched and learned a lot from your vids but this is my fist comment.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Hi George, nice to meet you and great to hear you have been learning from the videos. :)

Matt Manks - 6 years ago

Awesome video as usual and it was great to see the visual change in spray that trim makes to a boat. Curious though if you would or could (no offence) but get a bigger boat and go out into unprotected waters and show the trim that you would want to use heading into a sea vs following a sea. Thanks Stu! Really appreciate these videos! PS I can volunteer my boat but you would need to pay the transport costs for me and the boat from Perth, WA :p haha cheers!

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

I would like to do a video boating in bigger seas. Leave it with me, I'll get that done over the next few weeks while it is still warm.

Mark Muller - 6 years ago

Wait, that would be matt p, sorry, my bad. (He's my brother in law in Perth)

Mark Muller - 6 years ago

matt m is this the matt m I think it is?! :)

Ronald Cach - 6 years ago

GREAT VIDEO, I had to show my wife this video on trimming a motor. [ You explained it so well, she could understand it ] I TRIED but, with no success. She thought the trim was just to raise the motor out of the water. Thanks again

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

You're welcome Ronald, glad it helped. :)

Fabian Sosa - 6 years ago

Nice tips Stu.How do you trim a manual trim/tilt boat?Do you start at the second hole up and go from there?

Fabian Sosa - 6 years ago

Cheers guys.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Yes, as Leon says it is mostly about trimming until it starts to ventilate and then go back down one. Just be sure to check your bite in reverse as well as how it turns.

Leon Bloor - 6 years ago

Fabian Sosa when you can’t adjust the trim while driving you have to compromise, start low and test how the boat takes off, corners and as Stu demonstrated slows when you hit reverse. Increase the position until you start to find it cavitation on cornering and drop back one.
I tend to adjust mine at times, a long drive on flat water and you can save some fuel going a notch up because less of the boat will be in the water, if you are in rougher water trim it back down to avoid cavitation

DamoDoesAll - 6 years ago

How best to trim for head and following sea?

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

Heading into the waves I trim up as far as I can to stay as dry as I can - the Green Machine doesn't have much freeboard and is a very wet boat unfortunately. With a following sea I would sit on the back of a wave and trim down more.

wolvenar - 6 years ago

Can you explain engine / stern drive hydrofoils. I read that.. at least on stern drives such as Mercruiser there are opinions that they are a bad idea. What take do you have on this?.. Just noted that you recently made a video on these on outboards. I best watch it.

Dangar Marine - 6 years ago

My main thought with them really is that if you don't have a problem with how the hull rides, don't use them. If you do, they may be worth a shot but you won't really know how well they solve the problem until you try unfortunately.

Stan Patterson - 6 years ago

I'm getting those notifications regularly, but on any given day, YT is prone to being stupid, and sometimes for weeks on end, too. I have regular problems with the other notification, the one that lets you know there is a reply to a comment. Often I can see the little red square, but when I click on the bell, a blank dialogue box opens up, with nothing to see in it.

wolvenar - 6 years ago

Also I had wondered why I haven't been seeing notifications of your new videos so I had to look tonsee you indeed had a lot aonce my last notification I DO have the bell checked but am not getting them. Just an FYI.. maybe YT is being stupid again...