On Apr 9, 9:41*am, Tim wrote:
This pontoon I just got has a v-4 evinrude with a power trim . Besides
using it to raise the lower end for transport, is a power trim really
of any effective use on a pontoon boat? especially of one of this size
and loaded down with people? *I mean it's gong to be a cruise
platform, not a rocket sled.

Trimming the motor really does a lot of good when you are at cruising
speed. You'll notice a few more MPH at the same RPM's and the motor
won't be working nearly as hard because you're not plowing water when
trimmed well.