Outboard Motor Angle Inspection (Cruising). TOHATSU BFT 115A, BFT 150A
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INSTALLATION
Outboard Motor Angle Inspection
(Cruising)
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘SQUAT’’
INCORRECT
CAUSES BOAT TO ‘‘PLOW’’
Install the outboard motor at the best trim angle for stable cruising and maximum power.
Trim angle too large: Incorrect causes boat to ‘‘squat.’’
Trim angle too small: Incorrect causes boat to ‘‘plow.’’
CORRECT
GIVES MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE
The trim angle differs according to the combination of the boat, outboard motor, and propeller, and the operating conditions.
Adjust the outboard motor so that it is perpendicular to the water surface
(i.e. axis of the propeller is parallel with the water surface).
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