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Evinrude 15 / can you tell me anything about this motor?
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<blockquote data-quote="Clint KY" data-source="post: 359823" data-attributes="member: 12651"><p>I also agree on this. I only lock my motor if I am making a long backwards run (like backing out of the lily pads) otherwise I leave it unlocked. I can back up slowly, like pulling away from the dock, with locking it. </p><p></p><p></p><p>The answer to this question will take you a long time to figure out. What you are dealing with is called "Trim" and it involves, the motor angle, where the weight is in the boat (fore and aft) and a host of other minor things.</p><p></p><p>I have a hand held GPS which tells me my ground speed. I start with one click (or notch) up and check my speed. Then I start adjusting - one more notch - check again - move weight forward - check again - you get the idea. The best trim will be the one that produces the highest speed and still is stable at that speed. </p><p></p><p>Good luck and report back how you made out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Clint KY, post: 359823, member: 12651"] I also agree on this. I only lock my motor if I am making a long backwards run (like backing out of the lily pads) otherwise I leave it unlocked. I can back up slowly, like pulling away from the dock, with locking it. The answer to this question will take you a long time to figure out. What you are dealing with is called "Trim" and it involves, the motor angle, where the weight is in the boat (fore and aft) and a host of other minor things. I have a hand held GPS which tells me my ground speed. I start with one click (or notch) up and check my speed. Then I start adjusting - one more notch - check again - move weight forward - check again - you get the idea. The best trim will be the one that produces the highest speed and still is stable at that speed. Good luck and report back how you made out. [/QUOTE]
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