18.5' Bowrider cruise speed Newbie

[Tofuzion]

Hi everyone, could some one tell me is this a problem that i have since i'm new to boat and never go boating before until now. I have this 4.3L alpha 1 gen 2 and when i start driving the boat really stand up very high before it start to plan i already trim down all the way. also if i want to cruise at about 20 - 25 mph i would stand up again. is that normal or something wrong with my trim system and is there a way to adjust this, and do peoples adjust triming while driving?? please let me know.

Thanks

 

[tschmidty]

Re: 18.5' Bowrider cruise speed Newbie

Lots of info here if you search, but yes use your trim when riding. Start off with it down trim up a little at speed. Not sure what you mean by it wanting to stand up (bow rise I presume) when cruising 20-25.

 

[DuckHunterJon]

Re: 18.5' Bowrider cruise speed Newbie

Yup, trim depends on speed, water conditions, # of people on boat, and lots of other factors. When driving, you are always going to be adjusting the trim. After a while, it becomes second nature.