Steering; Trimming - Marine 10 M Owner's Manual

Operator must insist on unobstructed vision, particularly to the front. Move
passengers if they block the view when boat is above idle speed.
Post a lookout to watch for obstacles when visibility from the helm is limited
due to operating conditions.

STEERING

CONTROL HAZARD
Boat steering usually is not self-centering. Steering is affected by engine and
propeller torque, trim plane, wave and current action, and the speed of the hull
through the water. Constant attention and control of the boat´s direction is
required for safe operation.
Some steering systems are especially sensitive to engine torque and operator
seating. Practice under varying conditions to prevent accidents.
Boat steering differs from automobile steering in several important ways:
Turn the boat steering wheel in the direction you want the bow to go, but
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remember that the boat actually turns at the stern.
Boat steering is not self-centering.
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Boat steering is affected by engine and propeller torque, trim setting, waves,
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current, and the speed of the hull through the water.
Boat steering may be less precise in reverse.
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Boats need headway for proper control. At low speed on some boats, steering tends
to veer from side to side. Keep steering wheel centered and avoid overcorrecting.
Under certain engine trim positions and/or bow-up attitude, such as when getting up
on plane, there may be a noticeable pull on the steering wheel. This steering torque
may be only temporary, such as when planning off. The effect may be eliminated or
reduced by changing engine trim so that the propeller shaft is more parallel to the
water surface. In any case, the operator must always keep a firm grip on the steering
wheel.

TRIMMING

MANEUVERING/CONTROL HAZARD
Ensure continuous visibility of other boats, swimmers, and obstacles during bow-
up transition to planning.
Adjust engine to an intermediate trim as soon as boat is on plane to avoid possible
ejection due to boat spinout. Do not attempt to turn boat when engine is trimmed
extremely down/under/in.
Most stern drive and outboard engines have a power trim which enables you to
change the angle of your drive until by pressing a button. See your engine operator´s
manual for a complete discussion of characteristics resulting from different trim
settings.
Power trim is designed to give quick acceleration with minimum time in the bow-up
transition to planning. This is most easily accomplished by trimming the engine fully
down/under/in and setting the throttle at moderate to maximum.
WARNING!
WARNING!
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OPERATION