What's the Difference Between Outboard Trim and Tilt? | BoatUS

If you have an outboard boat with a planing hull, you may have heard the terms tilt and trim. Ever wondered what's the difference between outboard trim and tilt? And how do you know whether your outboard motors are trimmed or tilted? BoatUS Magazine's Lenny Rudow explains the difference between tilting an outboard and trimming it, demystifies some common tilt vs trim terminology, and teaches you how to hear when your outboard switches from tilt to trim and from trim to tilt. Learn how to trim your boat (or get it on plane): https://youtu.be/FxSIhhXE1Aw https://youtu.be/KY61KiWOBzc Here's how to use trim tabs: https://youtu.be/oLPWdyByy9g Want to know more? How to stay in trim: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2014/june/staying-in-trim Getting an outboard boat on plane: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2018/february/getting-an-outboard-boat-on-plane 🚩Enjoy this video? Become a BoatUS Member today to get 25+ valuable benefits including a subscription to award-winning BoatUS Magazine! https://boat.us/e/sy-join 🚩Visit the BoatUS Magazine website: https://www.boatus.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the FREE BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #seamanship #boat #boating #outboard