Adjust the trim tabs to achieve a planing attitude.Ģ.
The result is optimum performance and efficiency not attainable by the use of power trim alone.ġ. The trim tabs trim the hull, while the power trim adjusts the prop. Bennett Trim Tabs, in combination with power trim, enable both the hull and prop to be trimmed independently. Power trim also cannot correct listing, and is ineffective at slower speeds.įor increased speed and power, use your trim tabs WITH your power trim. In this situation, prop slippage is greatly increased thereby wasting RPMs. When trimming the boat with the prop, the prop must not only push the boat forward but raise the stern as well. This is because a propeller is designed to force the boat forward. Yes, power trim can be used to adjust the boat’s attitude, but it is highly inefficient. It is a common misconception that if a boat has power trim on the outboard or outdrive it does not need trim tabs.