Trim Tabs - Regal 26 FASDECK Owner's Manual

TRIM TABS

If installed, trim tabs would be located on the lower hull
at the transom area. Water is de ected and redirected
as the trim tabs are raised and lowered from the dash
switches. This change in water flow creates upper
pressure under the tabs, and raises the stern. When the
stern rises, the bow is lowered. Lowering the port tab
will cause the port stern to rise, making the starboard
bow lower. Lowering the starboard tab will cause the
starboard stern to rise, making the port bow lower.
Using trim tabs will compensate for uneven weight
distribution, listing, water conditions, wind velocity and
other factors that cause ine cient operation.
TRIM TAB
TRIM TAB DASH SWITCH
Obtaining A Trimmed Position
Your boat reaches a planing position at a designated
speed. is speed is determined by bottom design, weight
distribution, water conditions, and on board equipment.
As the throttle is advanced the stern squats and the bow
rises initially. e trim tabs allow your boat to plane at a
slower speed than natural conditions allow.
In short bursts both trim tab rocker switches are pushed
simultaneously in the "bow down" position which causes
the trim tabs to move down. As the boat breaks over the
bow high attitude the boat speed accelerates and visibility
increases.
If the boat is over trimmed, it will plow the bow and
the boat will lose maneuverability. If this occurs, simply
short burst the "bow up" trim tab rocker switches
simultaneously.
In the "learning curve" process, press the tab switches
in half second bursts. You will notice a slight delay from
the time the switches are pushed until the boat reacts
depending on vessel speed. You will know a er awhile
the optimum planing angle and speed.
When running in heavy seas press the "bow down"
position which will assist the vessel to cut through the
waves. is will produce a drier and more comfortable
35
ride.
Systems
TRIM
TABS
PORT ROCKER
STBD. ROCKER