Trim Tabs - Bayliner 305 Owner's Manual

305 • 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 han-
dling characteristics.
• Do NOT use trim tabs to compensate for excessive unequal weight distribution.
• Before using the trim tabs read the trim tab operation manual.
• The trim tabs can be used to help keep your boat level at cruising speeds.
• The trim tabs are controlled by two rocker switches at the helm.
• 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.
• Periodically (at least once a year) check the fluid level in the trim tab hydraulic fluid reservoir and refill as needed.
For the location of the fluid reservoir, see the Component Locations section of Chapter 2 in this Supplement.
! WARNING!
HELM VIEW
TRIM TAB
SWITCHES
TRIM TAB
(TYPICAL)
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