On Thu, 01 Aug 2013 09:05:34 -0400, "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.

Have to agree with this post. Wind and wave height and direction of travel can all affect how a boat
performs at differing trims. Set the throttle and then adjust the trim for the best speed at that
throttle setting. Works every time.

John (Gun Nut) H.
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Hope you're having a great day!