Trim Tabs - Maxum 3100 SE Sport Express Cruiser Owner's Manual Supplement

Trim Tabs

LOSS OF CONTROL HAZARD!
Improper use of trim tabs will cause loss of control!
• Do not allow anyone unfamiliar with trim tabs to use them.
• Do not use trim tabs in a following sea as they will cause broaching or other unsafe
handling characteristics.
• Do not use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.
• The trim tabs can be
used to help keep
your boat level at
cruising speeds.
• The trim tabs are con-
trolled by two rocker
switches at the helm.
• Before using the trim
tabs read and under-
stand the trim tab
operation manual.
Note the following:
• Once cruising speed is reached, the port or starboard trim switch may be used (one at a time) to level the boat.
• Perform trim tab adjustment with several short touches to the switch rather than one long one.
• After each short touch allow several seconds for the hull to react.
• The trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the engine compartment. The fluid level must be checked
periodically (at least once a year) and refilled as necessary.
! WARNING!
VIEW OF HELM
TRIM TAB
SWITCHES
TRANSOM
TRIM TAB
(TYPICAL)
Chapter 4: Controls & Gauges
TYPICAL TRIM TAB
(TRANSOM VIEW)
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