How To Trim Your Boat (Basics Of Boat Trim)

How To Trim Your Boat (Basics Of Boat Trim) | BoatUS

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10 жыл бұрын

This video shows you the basics of boat trim, or getting your boat on plane. It walks you through how to use the power trim on your outboard or sterndrive to your advantage; what it means to trim the boat up and trim it down; and how this affects the ride and efficiency. Learn more about how to trim your boat at www.boatus.com/expert-advice/...
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@fredgreenthal3091 Жыл бұрын

Just applied this to our new boat yesterday. Haven't been on the water since the mid 80's and we didn't have power tilt & trim on the old boat. We're doing the 10 hr break in still. What a difference trimmimg makes, still getting the hang of it. Your video is perfect for people just starting out!! Thanks!

@qroconnor8812 8 жыл бұрын

My left ear really enjoyed the video

@pauls4268 7 жыл бұрын

I cut the cord on my headphones so I only have my right ear. I have no idea what you, or he, are talking about...

@guy_incognito7538 5 жыл бұрын

My right ear enjoyed it... oh wait they're backwards...

@snorman1911 4 жыл бұрын

Dammit! Thank you, only have right ear bud and I could hear the intro then it went dead. Oh well.

@fritterscritters372 4 жыл бұрын

i thought it was jjust me lol

@tbrown737 3 жыл бұрын

hahhaha

@TheElectricBuddha 8 жыл бұрын

This really made it easy to understand for a newbie. I appreciate the time you took to explain the sweet spot between staying flat and the bow bouncing too much.

@gufiaito69able 3 ай бұрын

New boat owner here, and this is the easiest and best video on this topic on KZfaq! Thanks

@boatus 3 ай бұрын

Welcome, Tito! Thanks so much for watching, and we're thrilled you found the video helpful. If you haven't already, please subscribe so you don't miss any new boating vids coming up. We're ramping up production for the season, so we should have more coming soon!

@k0pper 6 жыл бұрын

Just getting into boating and this is by far the most straightforward video on getting the trim where it needs to be and why. I'm sure there's some more advanced stuff to it, but I feel like I got the basics from this.

@boatus 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback, k0pper! Here's to a fun - and safe - boating season.

@rayhoodoo847 11 ай бұрын

Watched several videos on this topic, this was by far the easiest to understand and best explained.

@boatus 11 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Ray! Thanks so much for watching

@rw3313 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, I mainly use boat in the Solent ( Portsmouth UK ) and due to the southwesterly winds it can change from calm to lumpy in no time at all. I found your video very informative. Looking forward to trying the "trim down" in lumpy seas.

@dustin829 4 жыл бұрын

Perfect refresher for someone like me that has been off the water for decades. I loved the various camera angles to demonstrate what you were describing. Good job!

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Steel! Glad you found it helpful. Hope you are enjoying getting back on the water. Thanks for watching!!

@darrinpennington 2 жыл бұрын

Short, sweet and straight to the point. I'm a newer boater and this helped me tremendously

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Darrin! Glad you found it helpful. If you haven't already, make sure you subscribe to our channel. We just shot a follow-up video to this on the difference between tilt and trim, which you might also find helpful. It should be coming out in the next couple months.

@raybrown3888 8 жыл бұрын

great video I haven't had a boat for a long time so it really help me remind me things I have forgotten thanks so much

@spencer951983 8 жыл бұрын

By far the best video on trimming. I've watched quite a few. Thanks.

@spaloslvnv 6 жыл бұрын

bought my 1st boat last month. I have 0 boating experience. I only have a 50hp motor....but your videos are invaluable and have helped me greatly to know what to expect and what to do. Ive watched several of your videos, and they were all well explained and simplified for a novice like me. Thanks.

@hpeterson10579 8 жыл бұрын

So glad I'm a card member! This video was perfect! I'm a sailor and never used a powerboat trim but this boat explained it perfectly

@MrJohnnyArcher 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I keep coming back to this video once per season...Its like a “refresher course” lol.

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

It's a really useful one. Glad you're finding it helpful!

@JoseMartinez-qn7vt 8 жыл бұрын

great training on trim up and down thanks for great tips Robert

@Zickcermacity 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Makes loads of sense. In my Dad's old Evinrude outboard days, the trim was adjusted by sliding a pin out of a hole on the mounting plate and sliding into another to change the engine angle. I was on a speed party boat off Wildwood NJ one year, and the pilot maxed out negative trim for about twenty seconds, and man did we all get soaked! Then he went slightly positive, and we got some sweet air time!

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, and thanks for watching! Good thing trim is a whole lot easier with modern outboards.

@kelvinbungard9780 9 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos and well explained, thank you.

@JoeStorie 6 жыл бұрын

2018 and still learning from your video getting my first boat tomorrow and I had no clue what trim was so I started watching a bunch of videos that was not helpful but this one was perfect thanks! Fish On Baby!

@boatus 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're glad to hear these videos were helpful for you.

@peterjames7787 8 жыл бұрын

Good clear tuition on the basic technique of trimming the engines

@aldixon1977 7 жыл бұрын

Very well done and informative! Thank you!

@jakesvharbourlights770 2 жыл бұрын

Just bought my first power boat after years on sail boats. Excellent presentation. Exactly what I'm seeing on the water with my Sea Pro.

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the new boat, Jake! Glad you found this video helpful. It's an oldie but never goes out of style. Here's to a fun and safe boating season ahead! (And enjoy getting places a little faster.)😄

@donzi32boats80 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Very informative without wasted talk.Thank you sir..

@ravenmatrix2010 8 жыл бұрын

Great video, Helped me out understanding trim much better.

@basshooker689_3 8 жыл бұрын

thank you, very informative for this first time boater. 👍👍👍

@drnh4444 8 жыл бұрын

This is the most helpful video to a new boat owner like myself. Thanks very much

@jomyadd9123 3 жыл бұрын

Hii u r from I am in Indian give eny vecancy their please I have license

@lowridersperfectvision758 8 жыл бұрын

Ive never had a boat with T&T until i bought a bass boat last week & have yet to get it on the water but ,, I Learned alot just from the video......

@MiloPerrotti 6 жыл бұрын

As others have said. I watched other trim videos and gained little understanding, after watching yours it's the last video I need to watch! Thanks so much

@boatus 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Milo! Be sure to subscribe to our channel for notification when our new videos come out.

@flyninja9985 6 жыл бұрын

Very basic but lots of knowledge ty man for video

@jayaust506 10 күн бұрын

Great video... Just applied your training today in NJ and what a difference thanks

@boatus 10 күн бұрын

Thanks for letting us know, Jay! We're thrilled to hear the video was helpful and you were able to use the info immediately. Here's to a fun, safe, and fuel-efficient summer ahead!

@tevacowan2965 5 жыл бұрын

It feels good to learn something every day. Thanks for sharing.

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Teva! Glad you found it helpful. And we share your sentiment about learning!

@raultorres3322 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!! For share your knowledge.

@kalleandersson4372 6 жыл бұрын

awsome!, my Lund 1750 XS Rebel/Honda 100 VTEC couldnt be more happy! :)

@asudavew 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Best trim informational video I’ve found

@FrankC656 5 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. I’ve only ever had rental boats on vacations to the lake. Never new about the affects and use of trim. Good video!

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Matt, and glad it was helpful.

@mikeb2big 5 жыл бұрын

I look for the props to be parallel to the water by gauging the engine cowling angle, most have a flat spot to indicate this. Trim to keep the prop thrust horizontal for max forward thrust/efficiency. Other stuff matters but this is key

@smokingun4862 5 жыл бұрын

awesome and accurate explanation. thanks for keeping it short and to the point.

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JustinRoyal 5 жыл бұрын

This is the best trimming explanation video that I have found. I watched several before I got to this one and finally feel like I don’t need to watch another. Thanks for making the video.

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Justin! We're glad you found it helpful. Here's to a great boating season.

@michaeldunagan7838 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Trimming a boat was always a mystery as to "when" more than "why" to adjust trim.

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Michael! Here's hoping this technique makes your boating experience even better! Thanks for watching.

@mickwolf1077 8 жыл бұрын

now i understand, thank you for the great demo :)

@barryolech2578 7 жыл бұрын

I'm from Australia Queensland thanks found it very lnformative and easy to comprehend l have a relatively new boat with a new yamaha 70 hp best I've heard it explained thanks again!

@boatus 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Barry! Glad this was helpful.

@John-ev3rm 4 жыл бұрын

Clear and concise, great explanation that makes sense. Other videos were very confusing.

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, and glad you found it helpful!

@freddygutierrez902 2 жыл бұрын

After watching 20 videos trying to teach how to plane, this one finally nailed it for me. Thank you.

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Woohoo, Freddy! Thanks for the great feedback. We're thrilled to be able to help. Be sure to subscribe -- we have a good video coming out in the next month or so on the difference between tilt and trim. Here's to a fun and safe boating season ahead!

@jesteronetime 9 жыл бұрын

well explained one of the best trim vids

@dlmsarge8329 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!! Exactly the explanation I was looking for. Many thanks.

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Sarge! Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe as we have a new video on trim vs tilt coming out in the next month or so!

@pucho513 7 жыл бұрын

great vid, going to be a boat owner down her in midwest florida and i can really put this to use thanks alot

@trafalgar1938 6 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, Thanks a lot.

@brandonkuehl9983 2 жыл бұрын

i deffinatly understand now. i was wondering how i seen other boats level and my grampa got his level and i could never get it level. but now i understand why i wasnt able to get it to plane out. makes it hard to see with it up in the air and a hazard if the wind catches the boat right at a faster speed. thank you big time.

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Brandon! Yes, if you run with the bow too high, it's hard to see, uncomfortable, and very inefficient. After getting some practice, you should be able to hear when your boat is properly trimmed. Make sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven't already because we have a good video coming out in the next few months on the difference between tilt and trim, which you might find useful. Thanks so much for watching!

@carnivoremike 8 жыл бұрын

excellent video. thank you.

@michaelwarner1763 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video for the new boater. Thank you, this was perfect to understand and use that info on my boat.

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Michael! Glad you found it helpful. Welcome to boating. Here's to a fun and safe season ahead!

@NipItInTheBud100 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this was a really great and informative explanation of trimming a motor! Thanks!

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Bud! Glad you found it helpful. Be sure to subscribe to our channel -- we have a great video coming up in the next month or so explaining the difference between tilt and trim that you might find interesting as well.

@carlaxon166 9 жыл бұрын

Love your videos, I'm a new motorboater and you explain things in detail and in a simple understandable manner, Thankyou.

@footballuf 7 жыл бұрын

Lol. Motorboater

@richieodonnell2712 5 жыл бұрын

you motorboatin' son of a bitch!

@TheTallRaver 5 ай бұрын

Best video on the subject I have seen👍 Thanks!

@boatus 5 ай бұрын

Thanks, TallRaver! Glad you found it helpful!

@bauer10943 8 жыл бұрын

Great video and explanation of trim excellent and very simple.

@MrPavlo25 4 жыл бұрын

best vid! thank you for making it easy to understand. i'm going to go practice now... :)

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Have fun on the water.

@JoseHernandez-kl2wg 6 жыл бұрын

Good video I'm learning how to use the trim in my new boat. Great job.

@boatus 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear, Jose!

@A5JDZK Жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Thanks for the quick tutorial.

@boatus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jesse. Glad you found it helpful!

@caliconglobal7412 Жыл бұрын

this was very informatory. Thanks for the easy explanation

@boatus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Calicon!

@kjhkjhlkgjklggkhk 8 жыл бұрын

perfect demonstration

@grepbeer 3 жыл бұрын

best explanation I have seen. Specially how to detect the limit and back off.

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Mike! Glad you found it helpful.

@clintonthomas4949 6 жыл бұрын

I am just getting into boating and this video is very informative thank you

@boatus 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Clinton, and welcome to boating! Glad we can be part of your education. Make sure to subscribe to our channel to get notified when we post helpful new how-to, maintenance, and boat handling videos--about once a week. Plus we also have more than 100 already in our library that you might find useful.

@dianegreen1863 5 жыл бұрын

I've been boating all my life and had no idea! Thank you

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Diane! There's always something to learn.

@jomyadd9123 3 жыл бұрын

Hii I am joby from Indian Kerala need u r friends I wish like very much this job in ur country eny. Vecancy for me

@kyliechen8732 Жыл бұрын

Clear, simple, and informative. Thank you.

@boatus Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Kylie!

@jakesis8801 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining what a trim is, and how to use it from a new boat owner.

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jake. Congrats on the new boat. Here's to many happy (and maintenance-free) miles under your hull!

@drgigispearman7745 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tomekstec981 Жыл бұрын

Exactly the information I was looking for - thanks!

@boatus Жыл бұрын

We're thrilled to hear you found it helpful, Tomek. Thanks for watching!!

@robinramirez8477 5 жыл бұрын

right to the point. great explanations. thank you!

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful, Robin.

@makingcookingfixing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! This was very helpful to understand the correct trim on my boat.

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, MCF! Here's to a fun and safe boating season ahead!

@paulmedina3775 6 жыл бұрын

yes I did learn something. THANKS.

@rebman5150 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Well done. I would have liked video from a chase boat to show the changes in the bow angle, but I understood it. Thanks,

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, Richie. You might also check out this video we did, which uses some drone shots and additional angles: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gb9mZK6avLWmqpc.html

@williammackey7243 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! That was a perfect illustration.

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Everett! Glad you found it helpful.

@TravisInCanada1 2 ай бұрын

Great video straight forward easy to understand demonstration 👍

@boatus 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Travis! Glad you found it helpful.

@mattwaters6987 4 жыл бұрын

Great info. Thank you for sharing this! 🎣👍

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, Matt! Thank you for watching.

@andre-dx4yw 7 жыл бұрын

thanks learned something useful

@user-es3nx4ic6f 8 жыл бұрын

Good visual demo!!!

@757Church 2 жыл бұрын

Best explanation yet! Talk about trim in reverse, too!

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you found it helpful and thanks for the suggestion. We'll add it to our list for future consideration.

@damirjon1 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this tips

@HaulinLS1 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video! Thank you for this

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Ryan! Thanks for watching!

@chocloditelensman 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very good explanation.

@scottvanachte893 3 жыл бұрын

As a new boat owner, this video was very helpful!

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Scott, and welcome to the wonderful world of boating!

@boballison123123 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, Really helped. Thanks

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, Bob! Thanks for watching.

@fastasfox 5 жыл бұрын

Simple instruction....no fluff, brill cheers.

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@toplicadjordjevic9948 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained, Thank you.

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Toplica! Glad you found it helpful.

@chriskate7 7 жыл бұрын

very informative thanks I am new to boats and this helped

@juanriverol7527 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video thank you

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Juan!

@koalajs 4 жыл бұрын

What a great way to explain it. Thank you for the video.

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful

@paulwalker2133 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic overview - thanks!

@boatus 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Paul. Glad you found it helpful.

@Peetgee212 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Got all the informations asap together....

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Peter! Glad you found it helpful.

@mikec7364 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice video thank you!!

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Mike! Glad you found it helpful

@ahmedemaraa1978 9 ай бұрын

Thanks this is really helpful ❤

@boatus 9 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and we're glad you found it useful.

@EntireStaff 3 жыл бұрын

Important technique - vid should be mandatory for newbies. Also, in rough waves I've had smooth performance trimmed IN against strong wind, but OUT when travelling with wind (following sea condition) to prevent bow from plowing. Allowed safe going in 18-foot bowrider with heavy seas.

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience, Entire!

@sharonbraselton4302 2 жыл бұрын

hamer fukk speed

@marcusmcclelland 7 жыл бұрын

thanks very helpfull.!!

@michaelpalmisano5993 6 жыл бұрын

Dude. fantastic video. So helpful!

@boatus 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Michael! Glad you found it helpful. Be sure to subscribe to our KZfaq channel for notifications when we post new videos.

@mitchleitner7060 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Mitch!

@grim386_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great video

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Markhia!

@shyguy8240 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial. I'm new. Got it, thanks that's well explained 👍

@boatus 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the world of boating, WRX! Glad you found it helpful. Have a fun and safe boating season.

@omarkhamis2008 9 жыл бұрын

very useful video

@dpbierman2586 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very well explained👌🏻

@boatus 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

@jeffreyrodriguez3976 4 жыл бұрын

👍 Thanks best explanation on trimming

@boatus 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jeffrey! Glad you found the video helpful.

@donrubie1887 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent and easy to understand video, thank you..

@boatus 7 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Donald. Glad it was helpful.