Boat Maintenance: Proper Pontoon Trim

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	Name:	4lakelivn -
	Subject:	Proper Pontoon Trim
	Date:	7/28/2009 10:33:51 AM

I have a 25 ft. pontoon and have a question about the proper trim position (I know this is a maintenance forum, but Lake Martin Topics does not seem like the right place either). I've been told by a long time pontoon owner that trim is not to be messed with much. Originally, I just put it in the middle and rode, then saw that by changing the position I could regulate the bow and get it to rise. If you're wondering why I would want to make it rise, the race home after Aquapalooza was one of those occactions. I was worried about taking a nose dive if the bow was too low based on the ocean like waves being thrown off by all the boats. Also, when exploring a few weeks ago, I got in a low area and the silt stopped the prop/motor. I have to raise it significantly to get out of that place.

So what is the best? Just leave it in the middle or adjust for different conditions. Thanks for any help - I'll just sit back and lurk.

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Proper Pontoon Trim - 4lakelivn - 7/28/2009 10:33:51 AM

Proper Pontoon Trim - Graypa - 7/28/2009 3:16:58 PM

Proper Pontoon Trim - Caht1 - 7/28/2009 5:41:35 PM

Proper Pontoon Trim - Maverick - 7/28/2009 7:11:56 PM

Proper Pontoon Trim - GoneFishin - 7/28/2009 10:52:35 PM

Blowout - GoneFishin - 7/28/2009 11:03:07 PM

Proper Pontoon Trim - MrHodja - 7/30/2009 11:12:50 AM

cavitation plate height - Kizma Anuice - 7/29/2009 7:40:41 AM

Proper Pontoon Trim - More Inf - 4lakelivn - 7/30/2009 11:17:25 AM

Proper Pontoon Trim - More Inf - Rooster - 7/30/2009 2:34:49 PM

Experience Helps with Trim.. - Mack - 7/30/2009 7:21:08 PM

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