Trim adjustment question

[Myvizsladog]

Yesterday I parked by boat along a beach line that requires you to bring your motor up as high as possible since it gets very shallow in a hurry. I typically raise the motor and coast in and beach the pontoon by hand in order to avoid any possible prop damage. As I'm walking behind the boat I thought damn it looks like the front (boat side) of the motor is resting on the stern. Sure enough it was and there was a nice scratch on the motor casing and a slight indentation from trimming it too high. My question before I call the dealer is: 1st shouldn't there be a "stop" so this can be avoided and secondly can it be easily adjusted so this doesn't happen again? Appreciate any input.

 

[Geoffrey & Brenda]

Well that stinks! As for a stop, yes it should have a trim limit switch as far as i know. At least other boats i have owned did.

Talk to your dealer to confirm this, and have them adjust it so it stops before doing any more damage.

 

[Bigtop]

I agree should have a stop. One question I have is, was the motor straight or turned one way or the other? Mine gets extremely close when turned due to the corners of the cover, but still doesn't touch.

 

[Myvizsladog]

Bigtop, I put a call into the dealer. The engine was straight and I've had boats also that have come close with the motor turned but still they wouldn't hit. I'm glad I caught it before it happened again and I'll definitely be careful until it's fixed.

 

[Myvizsladog]

Just got off the phone with the dealer and evidently because it is a Verado the trim limiter has to be set via a computer program. Most engines can be handled manually although the Verado is an exception.

 

[Bigtop]

Wow, I would think this is a dealer issue which he should be liable for a new cover. Dealers install motors, therefore it should have been adjusted properly before delivery.

Best of luck.