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The "1 Lever" function:
Do not ever forget you are in "1 Lever" when maneuvering to dock or otherwise. You will not be able to rotate your boat. Forget that, and you will get scratches. I almost did, but reacted in time to realize I was in "1 Lever."
I use "1 Lever." all the time. It automatically selects the RPM for each engine considering drag from trim, cross current and wind. The engines will not be perfectly synched for that reason. If you hit the synch button, you will get equal RPM, but you will see your speed drop and hear the engines get louder as they work against the drag. Unsynch while in "1 Lever" and hear everything quiet down and see your speed and mpg go up as the RPM varies anywhere up to 100 rpm between engines. That's my little trick to squeeze a few extra miles out of a tankful.
Hi all. I am looking at a 290 Amberjack with DTS. I had e a sea trial a few weeks ago and was very impressed with how smooth DTS shifted the v-drives. When docking, I was kind of difficult for me to be sure the engines were in neutral. This will come with some practice I am sure.
How do you guys like the docking mode on the DTS. I believe it just limites the trottle? How bout the trolling feature, what exactly does that do?
The "1 Lever" function:
Do not ever forget you are in "1 Lever" when maneuvering to dock or otherwise. You will not be able to rotate your boat. Forget that, and you will get scratches. I almost did, but reacted in time to realize I was in "1 Lever."
I use "1 Lever." all the time. It automatically selects the RPM for each engine considering drag from trim, cross current and wind. The engines will not be perfectly synched for that reason. If you hit the synch button, you will get equal RPM, but you will see your speed drop and hear the engines get louder as they work against the drag. Unsynch while in "1 Lever" and hear everything quiet down and see your speed and mpg go up as the RPM varies anywhere up to 100 rpm between engines. That's my little trick to squeeze a few extra miles out of a tankful.
I use the "1 lever" all of the time, also. I find it much easier, in most situations, other than docking, or in where more precise handling is needed, of course. JV- are there any times when you use 1 lever and synche? Any idea if your trick works with inboards, or is it i/o specific? I usually synch when in 1 lever. I thought I heard somewhere that synching is always better, but that can't be the case, given you do have the option.
Hi all. I am looking at a 290 Amberjack with DTS. I had e a sea trial a few weeks ago and was very impressed with how smooth DTS shifted the v-drives. When docking, I was kind of difficult for me to be sure the engines were in neutral. This will come with some practice I am sure.
How do you guys like the docking mode on the DTS. I believe it just limites the trottle? How bout the trolling feature, what exactly does that do?