adjusting trim limit on Volvo sterndrive

[chappydotcom]

I have a Volvo sterndrive (220HP, 5.0L carbed) on my 2004 Ebbtide 20' bowrider. My trim button does not have an additional trailer switch and it appears that the top range for trim is lower than normal. I assume this was adjusted due to an optional extended swim platform.

The problem lies when I have beached the boat. With the limited range, the bottom edge of the drive sits below the hull line, so when a wave comes in, the drive is hitting the sand instead of the bottom of the hull.

I know the simple answer is to stop beaching it, but it's pretty convenient with small children and even when I anchor in shallow water, a large wave can cause the same problem.

Seeing that there is about 4-5 inches between the top of the prop/drive and the extended swim platform, it would appear that I could adjust the range of the trim so that it would raise up a bit more at full trimmed up. However, I can't find any document or publication that describes how I would make this adjustment.

Is this possible and if so, can a amateur (changing gear lube is the extent of my handiness) make the change?

 

[rjd75]

Re: adjusting trim limit on Volvo sterndrive

I had this same issue with my boat when I bought it, I have a marine railway and could not safely get on my railway in rough water with the drive so low. I brought it back to the dealer and they had to remove stoppers that were installed inside of the hydraulic rams. Not really a do it yourself job. They did not charge me for it but asked me to sign a waiver in the event that I hit my swim platform they will not be held liable. After they did it they realized there was no chance of this happening and did not bother me to sign anything. I guess some manufacturers like to limit the drive height this way.