F.O.A.D. wrote:
On 8/1/13 8:42 AM, True North wrote:
Unlike the majority in here, I'm off to enjoy a beautiful day of
boating.
First I'll drop into a local Mercury dealer to get an estimate on
installing a 'trim gauge' and sender pkg.
Then I'll have to decide whether to boat on the largest freshwater
lake around here... or explore either of two beautiful ocean
bays...St. Margaret's or Mahone Bay.
Winds are supposed to be light.. although from the South, so
hopefully it won't be too rough for the wife.


I think the trim gauge may be a waste of money. If you observer the
outboard when you are running on plane and adjust the trim, you can
usually tell by sight and sound (and speed abd tach and whether the
bow is up or down or whether the boat is running on its optimum
plane.} Unless the gauge and sender are cheap, maybe you can do
without them.
I ALWAYS observer the outboard abd tach, tax cheat.