Gear Shift & Throttle Control; Power Trim Operation - Boston Whaler 230 dauntless User Manual

Gear Shift & Throttle Control
CAUTION
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Shift controls into NEUTRAL before starting
engine. Shift only when engine is at idle.
Reversing at high speeds can cause fl ooding/
swamping due to water being pushed over the
transom.
NOTICE
Wind and sea currents can change how your
boat responds while in motion. Understanding
your boat and its reactions at speed will make
your boating safer and more enjoyable.
Your 230 Dauntless is equipped with a state of the
art "drive-by-wire" gear shift and throttle control
system. The Digital Throttle/Shift (DTS
technology in recreational boating. Located on the
console, starboard of the helm. The gear shift/throttle
control unit controls both the shifting mechanism
and throttle.
The throttle control regulates the RPM of the engine.
Regulating the RPM of the engine will control
the speed of the boat. Moving the lever forward
engages the forward gear. Continuing to move the
lever forward will increase the forward speed of the
boat.
Likewise, to reverse power, bring the control lever
back to engage the reverse gear and increase the
Throttle/Shift Control
Fig. 2.23.1
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SHIFT /THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER
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POWER TRIM SWITCH
2
CONTROL FUNCTION PAD
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THROTTLE ONLY BUTTON
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reverse thrust by continuing to pull back on the
throttle control..
The control must be in the "NEUTRAL" position to
start your engine. Neutral is the most central position
of the control unit and acts as an idle (you will hear
and feel a click when neutral is engaged). While in
this position, the propeller is not rotating.
There is a "THROTTLE ONLY" button (Figure
2.23.1) on the throttle control that when depressed
will disengage the shifting mechanism and will
allow you to operate the throttle without engaging
the propeller. The button will automatically engage
the shifting mechanism once the throttle control has
been moved back to its center position.

Power Trim Operation

The power trim & tilt system located on the shift
control lever allows you to raise and lower the
engine for optimum performance in the water and
for trailering, launching and beaching. The switch
is a momentary switch; which means that constant
pressure must be applied to the switch during the
raising and lowering cycle.
Use the trim switch to
obtain an ideal boat angle
(in relation to the water
surface) for a given load
and water condition. In
most cases, best all around
performance is obtained with the engine adjusted
so that the boat will run at a 3° to 5° angle to the
water.
It is recommended to have the engines trimmed all
the way down or in for best visibility and reduced
planing time. Once on-plane adjust trim angle for
maximum engine RPM and effi ciency.
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Boats can be operated in a manner and speed
resulting in trim angles that cause visibility to be
obscurred. Motor trim, hull trim plane and speed
are factors that affect a boat's trim angle.
REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER'S MANUAL IN
YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS, INFORMATION AND WARRANTY.
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