How To Trim Your Boat (Basics Of Boat Trim) | BoatUS

This video shows you the basics of boat trim, or getting your boat on plane. It walks you through how to use the power trim on your outboard or sterndrive to your advantage; what it means to trim the boat up and trim it down; and how this affects the ride and efficiency. Learn more about how to trim your boat at www.boatus.com...
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[@gufiaito69able]

New boat owner here, and this is the easiest and best video on this topic on RUclips! Thanks

[@boatus]

Welcome, Tito! Thanks so much for watching, and we're thrilled you found the video helpful. If you haven't already, please subscribe so you don't miss any new boating vids coming up. We're ramping up production for the season, so we should have more coming soon!

[@fredgreenthal3091]

Just applied this to our new boat yesterday. Haven't been on the water since the mid 80's and we didn't have power tilt & trim on the old boat. We're doing the 10 hr break in still. What a difference trimmimg makes, still getting the hang of it. Your video is perfect for people just starting out!!
Thanks!

[@TheElectricBuddha]

This really made it easy to understand for a newbie. I appreciate the time you took to explain the sweet spot between staying flat and the bow bouncing too much.

[@rayhoodoo847]

Watched several videos on this topic, this was by far the easiest to understand and best explained.

[@boatus]

Glad you found it helpful, Ray! Thanks so much for watching

[@k0pper]

Just getting into boating and this is by far the most straightforward video on getting the trim where it needs to be and why. I'm sure there's some more advanced stuff to it, but I feel like I got the basics from this.

[@boatus]

Thanks so much for the feedback, k0pper! Here's to a fun - and safe - boating season.

[@darrinpennington]

Short, sweet and straight to the point. I'm a newer boater and this helped me tremendously

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Darrin! Glad you found it helpful. If you haven't already, make sure you subscribe to our channel. We just shot a follow-up video to this on the difference between tilt and trim, which you might also find helpful. It should be coming out in the next couple months.

[@dustin829]

Perfect refresher for someone like me that has been off the water for decades. I loved the various camera angles to demonstrate what you were describing. Good job!

[@boatus]

Thanks so much, Steel! Glad you found it helpful. Hope you are enjoying getting back on the water. Thanks for watching!!

[@NickVass1000]

Your's is the best explanation of boat trim that I have ever seen. Great explanation and a good video.

[@boatus]

Thanks so much, Nick! We appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@Zickcermacity]

Thanks! Makes loads of sense. In my Dad's old Evinrude outboard days, the trim was adjusted by sliding a pin out of a hole on the mounting plate and sliding into another to change the engine angle.
I was on a speed party boat off Wildwood NJ one year, and the pilot maxed out negative trim for about twenty seconds, and man did we all get soaked! Then he went slightly positive, and we got some sweet air time!

[@boatus]

You're very welcome, and thanks for watching! Good thing trim is a whole lot easier with modern outboards.

[@MrJohnnyArcher]

Thanks! I keep coming back to this video
once per season...Its like a “refresher course” lol.

[@boatus]

It's a really useful one. Glad you're finding it helpful!

[@spaloslvnv]

bought my 1st boat last month. I have 0 boating experience. I only have a 50hp motor....but your videos are invaluable and have helped me greatly to know what to expect and what to do. Ive watched several of your videos, and they were all well explained and simplified for a novice like me.
Thanks.

[@WAFishQuest]

Excellent video! Ive had a tiller all my life til now. Just got a boat with a steering column and this is very helpful!

[@boatus]

Glad you found it helpful, WAFish! Congrats on the new boat. Here's to many safe and fun miles under her hull!

[@freddygutierrez902]

After watching 20 videos trying to teach how to plane, this one finally nailed it for me. Thank you.

[@boatus]

Woohoo, Freddy! Thanks for the great feedback. We're thrilled to be able to help. Be sure to subscribe -- we have a good video coming out in the next month or so on the difference between tilt and trim. Here's to a fun and safe boating season ahead!

[@JustinRoyal]

This is the best trimming explanation video that I have found. I watched several before I got to this one and finally feel like I don’t need to watch another. Thanks for making the video.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Justin! We're glad you found it helpful. Here's to a great boating season.

[@jakesvharbourlights770]

Just bought my first power boat after years on sail boats. Excellent presentation. Exactly what I'm seeing on the water with my Sea Pro.

[@boatus]

Congrats on the new boat, Jake! Glad you found this video helpful. It's an oldie but never goes out of style. Here's to a fun and safe boating season ahead! (And enjoy getting places a little faster.)😄

[@MiloPerrotti]

As others have said. I watched other trim videos and gained little understanding, after watching yours it's the last video I need to watch! Thanks so much

[@boatus]

Thanks, Milo! Be sure to subscribe to our channel for notification when our new videos come out.

[@jayaust506]

Great video... Just applied your training today in NJ and what a difference thanks

[@boatus]

Thanks for letting us know, Jay! We're thrilled to hear the video was helpful and you were able to use the info immediately. Here's to a fun, safe, and fuel-efficient summer ahead!

[@grepbeer]

best explanation I have seen. Specially how to detect the limit and back off.

[@boatus]

Thanks so much, Mike! Glad you found it helpful.

[@jakesis8801]

Thank you for explaining what a trim is, and how to use it from a new boat owner.

[@boatus]

You're welcome, Jake. Congrats on the new boat. Here's to many happy (and maintenance-free) miles under your hull!

[@kyliechen8732]

Clear, simple, and informative. Thank you.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Kylie!

[@757Church]

Best explanation yet! Talk about trim in reverse, too!

[@boatus]

Glad you found it helpful and thanks for the suggestion. We'll add it to our list for future consideration.

[@dianegreen1863]

I've been boating all my life and had no idea! Thank you

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Diane! There's always something to learn.

[@jomyadd9123]

Hii I am joby from Indian Kerala need u r friends I wish like very much this job in ur country eny. Vecancy for me

[@qroconnor8812]

My left ear really enjoyed the video

[@pauls4268]

I cut the cord on my headphones so I only have my right ear. I have no idea what you, or he, are talking about...

[@guy_incognito7538]

My right ear enjoyed it... oh wait they're backwards...

[@snorman1911]

Dammit! Thank you, only have right ear bud and I could hear the intro then it went dead. Oh well.

[@fritterscritters372]

i thought it was jjust me lol

[@tbrown737]

hahhaha

[@michaeldunagan7838]

Thank you!
Trimming a boat was always a mystery as to "when" more than "why" to adjust trim.

[@boatus]

You're welcome, Michael! Here's hoping this technique makes your boating experience even better! Thanks for watching.

[@drnh4444]

This is the most helpful video to a new boat owner like myself. Thanks very much

[@jomyadd9123]

Hii u r from I am in Indian give eny vecancy their please I have license

[@peterjames7787]

Good clear tuition on the basic technique of trimming the engines

[@lowridersperfectvision758]

Ive never had a boat with T&T until i bought a bass boat last week & have yet to get it on the water but ,, I Learned alot just from the video......

[@tevacowan2965]

It feels good to learn something every day. Thanks for sharing.

[@boatus]

Thanks, Teva! Glad you found it helpful. And we share your sentiment about learning!

[@scottvanachte893]

As a new boat owner, this video was very helpful!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Scott, and welcome to the wonderful world of boating!

[@EntireStaff]

Important technique - vid should be mandatory for newbies. Also, in rough waves I've had smooth performance trimmed IN against strong wind, but OUT when travelling with wind (following sea condition) to prevent bow from plowing. Allowed safe going in 18-foot bowrider with heavy seas.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experience, Entire!

[@sharonbraselton4302]

hamer fukk speed

[@tomekstec981]

Exactly the information I was looking for - thanks!

[@boatus]

We're thrilled to hear you found it helpful, Tomek. Thanks for watching!!

[@rw3313]

Thanks for this, I mainly use boat in the Solent ( Portsmouth UK ) and due to the southwesterly winds it can change from calm to lumpy in no time at all. I found your video very informative. Looking forward to trying the "trim down" in lumpy seas.

[@bigal4304]

fantastic videos for first time boat owners.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching! Here's to a great first season. If you haven't already, make sure you subscribe to our channel to receive notifications when new videos are posted!

[@TheTallRaver]

Best video on the subject I have seen👍 Thanks!

[@boatus]

Thanks, TallRaver! Glad you found it helpful!

[@fastasfox]

Simple instruction....no fluff, brill cheers.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@spencer951983]

By far the best video on trimming. I've watched quite a few. Thanks.

[@John-ev3rm]

Clear and concise, great explanation that makes sense. Other videos were very confusing.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, and glad you found it helpful!

[@caliconglobal7412]

this was very informatory. Thanks for the easy explanation

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Calicon!

[@hpeterson10579]

So glad I'm a card member! This video was perfect! I'm a sailor and never used a powerboat trim but this boat explained it perfectly

[@brandonkuehl9983]

i deffinatly understand now. i was wondering how i seen other boats level and my grampa got his level and i could never get it level. but now i understand why i wasnt able to get it to plane out. makes it hard to see with it up in the air and a hazard if the wind catches the boat right at a faster speed. thank you big time.

[@boatus]

You are so welcome, Brandon! Yes, if you run with the bow too high, it's hard to see, uncomfortable, and very inefficient. After getting some practice, you should be able to hear when your boat is properly trimmed. Make sure to subscribe to our channel if you haven't already because we have a good video coming out in the next few months on the difference between tilt and trim, which you might find useful. Thanks so much for watching!

[@michaelwarner1763]

Very good video for the new boater. Thank you, this was perfect to understand and use that info on my boat.

[@boatus]

You are so welcome, Michael! Glad you found it helpful. Welcome to boating. Here's to a fun and safe season ahead!

[@A5JDZK]

Good stuff. Thanks for the quick tutorial.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Jesse. Glad you found it helpful!

[@pauls466]

One of the better explanations .

[@boatus]

Thanks so much for watching, Paul!

[@makingcookingfixing]

Thank you very much! This was very helpful to understand the correct trim on my boat.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, MCF! Here's to a fun and safe boating season ahead!

[@parksmellon2854]

Straight to the point, good vid

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Park!

[@t18amgr]

This is an excellent video. Short to the point and great camera work. Bless.

[@boatus]

Thanks t18amgr! Glad you found it helpful, and thanks so much for watching!

[@t18amgr]

@@boatus Your welcome.

[@gdjm1991]

This is the best trim video that I've seen so far.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@NipItInTheBud100]

Wow, this was a really great and informative explanation of trimming a motor! Thanks!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Bud! Glad you found it helpful. Be sure to subscribe to our channel -- we have a great video coming up in the next month or so explaining the difference between tilt and trim that you might find interesting as well.

[@eugenechurch6135]

Great video for newbies like myself

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Eugene. We all have to start somewhere--glad we could help!

[@alexanderrodriguezmba2370]

Great boat trim video!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Alexander!

[@TBrownRecords]

Nice video

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@JoeStorie]

2018 and still learning from your video getting my first boat tomorrow and I had no clue what trim was so I started watching a bunch of videos that was not helpful but this one was perfect thanks! Fish On Baby!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching! We're glad to hear these videos were helpful for you.

[@smokingun4862]

awesome and accurate explanation. thanks for keeping it short and to the point.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@charmanherter6560]

best video on trimming your boat

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@cameronarrowood6074]

Best explanation I've seen

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Cameron! Glad you found it helpful.

[@FrankC656]

Good stuff. I’ve only ever had rental boats on vacations to the lake. Never new about the affects and use of trim. Good video!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Matt, and glad it was helpful.

[@toplicadjordjevic9948]

Very well explained, Thank you.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Toplica! Glad you found it helpful.

[@jeffreyrodriguez3976]

👍 Thanks best explanation on trimming

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Jeffrey! Glad you found the video helpful.

[@carlaxon166]

Love your videos, I'm a new motorboater and you explain things in detail and in a simple understandable manner, Thankyou.

[@footballuf]

Lol. Motorboater

[@richieodonnell2712]

you motorboatin' son of a bitch!

[@clintonthomas4949]

I am just getting into boating and this video is very informative thank you

[@boatus]

Thanks so much, Clinton, and welcome to boating! Glad we can be part of your education. Make sure to subscribe to our channel to get notified when we post helpful new how-to, maintenance, and boat handling videos--about once a week. Plus we also have more than 100 already in our library that you might find useful.

[@JoseHernandez-kl2wg]

Good video I'm learning how to use the trim in my new boat. Great job.

[@boatus]

Awesome to hear, Jose!

[@flyninja9985]

Very basic but lots of knowledge ty man for video

[@jmdds]

Very well explained. Well done.

[@boatus]

Thanks, John! Make sure to check out our boat-handling playlist for more helpful videos.

[@boballison123123]

Excellent, Really helped. Thanks

[@boatus]

You're very welcome, Bob! Thanks for watching.

[@asudavew]

Thanks. Best trim informational video I’ve found

[@dlmsarge8329]

Fantastic video!! Exactly the explanation I was looking for. Many thanks.

[@boatus]

You are very welcome, Sarge! Thanks for watching. Be sure to subscribe as we have a new video on trim vs tilt coming out in the next month or so!

[@IceStone69]

Extremely helpful thank you sir

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Ice! Glad we could be of assistance.

[@HaulinLS1]

Very helpful video! Thank you for this

[@boatus]

You're very welcome, Ryan! Thanks for watching!

[@jesteronetime]

well explained one of the best trim vids

[@dpbierman2586]

Thank you!
Very well explained👌🏻

[@boatus]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Bansheeboat]

Fantastic video!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@ksoriano9766]

Great and simple explanation

[@boatus]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@michaelpalmisano5993]

Dude. fantastic video. So helpful!

[@boatus]

Thanks, Michael! Glad you found it helpful. Be sure to subscribe to our RUclips channel for notifications when we post new videos.

[@mikeb2big]

I look for the props to be parallel to the water by gauging the engine cowling angle, most have a flat spot to indicate this. Trim to keep the prop thrust horizontal for max forward thrust/efficiency. Other stuff matters but this is key

[@juanriverol7527]

Very informative video thank you

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Juan!

[@wayneblakemore3426]

Great video, I just learnt all about trim in 4 mins

[@boatus]

Thanks for the feedback, Wayne! Glad you found the video helpful. Be sure to subscribe to the BoatUS RUclips channel to get notifications when new videos are posted. We have a lot of great how-to and boat-handling videos coming up!

[@kaufmann85]

supremely helpful

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@danreed7622]

Straight forward video 👍

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Dan!

[@officialWWM]

Very clear and easy to understand. Cheers.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulwalker2133]

Fantastic overview - thanks!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Paul. Glad you found it helpful.

[@ericred3731]

Good instruction. Thanks

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Eric!

[@nobody46820]

Very clear and helpful!

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@Peetgee212]

Great video. Got all the informations asap together....

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Peter! Glad you found it helpful.

[@ahmedemaraa1978]

Thanks this is really helpful ❤

[@boatus]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching, and we're glad you found it useful.

[@donzi32boats80]

Excellent video. Very informative without wasted talk.Thank you sir..

[@kelvinbungard9780]

One of the best videos and well explained, thank you.

[@4your.837]

Thank you for this good video. Regards

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@JPaulDenny]

Nice Video, well done

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Paul!

[@rj1284]

Makes me ( a boating rookie), feel so much more confident

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching! We all have to start somewhere, and we're glad to be able to help you learn. If you are looking for affordable hands-on boat handling training, check out the courses offered through the BoatUS Foundation at www.boatus.org/on-water. We have courses in many locations around the country, and hopefully they will be starting up again soon. They are three hours of training in small groups with US Coast Guard-licensed captains using NASBLA-approved curriculum. Here's to a fun and safe season ahead!

[@rebman5150]

Great video. Well done. I would have liked video from a chase boat to show the changes in the bow angle, but I understood it. Thanks,

[@boatus]

Thanks for the feedback, Richie. You might also check out this video we did, which uses some drone shots and additional angles: ruclips.net/video/KY61KiWOBzc/видео.html

[@shadowum03]

Great video. Thanks

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Mitch!

[@MVStarCatcher]

I did learn something. Thanks.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching!

[@shyguy8240]

Awesome tutorial. I'm new. Got it, thanks that's well explained 👍

[@boatus]

Welcome to the world of boating, WRX! Glad you found it helpful. Have a fun and safe boating season.

[@raybrown3888]

great video I haven't had a boat for a long time so it really help me remind me things I have forgotten thanks so much

[@koalajs]

What a great way to explain it. Thank you for the video.

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful

[@Aetiusflavius1]

Crystal clear thanks

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Flavius! Glad you found it helpful.

[@crazychicken675]

Nice all makes sense now.. thank you

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Tim!

[@bryonleche3627]

Good explanation

[@boatus]

Thanks for watching, Bryon!

[@dflf]

Thanks I never knew what the trim did

[@boatus]

So glad you know now! Thanks for watching.