Hi All, How important is the trim angle for such a small motor! I realise the importance with bigger engines but will the trim angle make much difference for such a small engine!
gadgit3,
Jan 1, 7:20pm
I wouldn't think trim would be in the equation with such a small motor as it dosn't have the hp to get on the plane. If the hull is small enough to plane with only 3hp then yes you will to think about trim if you want it to be efficent
m16d,
Jan 2, 5:30am
Just try different trim angles and check the speed on the gps. You'll find one that's faster than the rest.
msigg,
Jan 2, 5:34am
Yes it is always important. If the motor is right in to the transom, the motor will try to push the stern up and bow down, causing the bow to dig, uses more fuel, trimmed back a bit is better as it lets the bow up a bit make's it easier to push. better economy. But yea tiny motor so try different setting and see what feels better.
nzdoug,
Jan 2, 6:07am
When your fighting the tide and its winning, one would trim for efficiency as a matter of survival. Don't go where you shouldn't.
bwg11,
Jan 2, 6:47am
Just set the trim angle so the anti-cavitation plate is parallel to the bottom of the hull. With such low power on a non-planing hull, optimising trim angle is rather non-critical and will have little effect on performance.
nzdoug,
Jan 2, 7:51am
Really you trim by shifting weight for and aft for such a small motor. Crack it wide open and shift weight until it revs to the max.
outbidyou2,
Jan 2, 12:57pm
Thanks, I trimmed it out a bit and it did seem to help. Not night and day but definetly went a little easier.
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