Operation In “Bow Up” Position; Operation In “Bow Down” Position; Operation In “Level” Position; Trim - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

OPERATION IN "BOW UP" POSITION
The "bow up" or out position is
normally used for cruising, running
with a choppy wave condition, or
running at full speed. Excessive "bow
DN UP
up" trim will cause propeller
ventilation resulting in propeller

TRIM

slippage. Use caution when operating
in rough water or crossing another
boat's wake. Excessive "bow up"
trim may result in the boat's bow rising rapidly, creating
a hazardous condition.
OPERATION IN "BOW DOWN"
POSITION
The "Bow Down" or in position is
normally used for acceleration onto a
plane, operating at slow planning
UP
DN
speeds, and running against a choppy
wave condition. It is also used when
pulling
TRIM
kneeboarders, etc. In this position the
boats bow will want to go deeper into
the water. If the boat is operated at high speed and/or
against high waves, the bow of the boat will plow into the
water.
OPERATION IN "LEVEL" POSITION
In normal running conditions,
distribute passengers and gear so boat
is level. At or below cruising speeds,
DN UP
trim the vessel for optimum
performance. The trim gauge will
TRIM
show somewhere in the center of the
gauge. This position will also enhance
running visibility and overall stability. Again, each outing
provides different wave, load and running conditions. Be
prepared to make trim changes as needed.
water skiers, tubers,
CAUTION
!
THE BOAT TRIM SHOULD BE ADJUSTED TO
PROVIDE BALANCED STEERING AS SOON
AS POSSIBLE WHILE UNDERWAY. SOME
BOAT/ENGINE/PROPELLER COMBINATIONS
MAY CREATE BOAT INSTABILITY AND/ OR
HIGH STEERING TORQUE WHEN OPERATED
AT OR NEAR THE LIMITS OF THE "BOW UP"
OR "BOW DOWN" POSITIONS. BOAT
STABILITY AND STEERING TORQUE
CAN VARY DUE TO CHANGING WATER
CONDITIONS. IF YOU EXPERIENCE BOAT
INSTABILITY AND/OR
HIGH STEERING TORQUE,
SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED REGAL DEALER.
CAUTION
!
DO NOT RUN ENGINE ABOVE 1000 RPM
WITH THE STERN DRIVE TRIMMED
FOR SHALLOW WATER MANUVERING
SINCE THE STERN DRIVE
IS OUT BEYOND THE GIMBAL RING
SIDE SUPPORT BRACKETS.
OPERATING IN ABOVE MANNER
COULD PRODUCE A DANGEROUS
STEERING CONDITION
OR COULD DAMAGE
THE STERN DRIVE COMPONENTS.
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