I/O Trim Settings when Docking

[Divot]

I am wondering what the experience / preference of others is in setting I/O trim for docking or other close quarter maneuvers and why that trim setting is preferred.

I have twin Bravo IIIs and seem to recall reading somewhere that full "down trim" provides maximum "bite" and therefore best for close quarter maneuvering. It seems to me, however, that a neutral trim (i.e., prop shaft parallel to the water surface) provides better control of thrust.

Thoughts?

 

[Dave S]

On my single engine Bravo III, my boat handles better around the dock with the drive trimmed all the way down.

Dave

 

[Summer Fun II]

all the way down.

The same here too. :thumbsup:

 

[JV II]

I really doubt you would notice a difference between full down and neutral trim at such slow speed maneuvers.

 

[tbirdvet]

Should be all down

 

[Sundancer]

You might want to retract both trim tabs. Typically the port is down a bit and it can catch more water if you are backing up. I've heard about this, but can't say I've actually experienced this with the 300 DA. I think it was more noticeable in the 250 DA, but I didn't spend a whole lot of time going backwards either.