Boat Trim Tabs Explained {How to trim out your boat for best performance}

[@alkispan]

Amazing material thank you,

[@jasoncarter411]

Loving the channel man. I’m 3 videos in and loving the content. I’m a lake guy running a single engine 27 cobalt so there is a lot that doesn’t necessarily apply but loving learning some above my level. Much Appreciated Captain

[@lestergarabito608]

Awesome video Capt. Learned a lot, Keep these coming. 👍

[@1Sulster]

Great explanation, Captain Will. I have often been puzzled, wondering why you adjust the port side from the starboard side adjuster and visa versa. Finally, you bring this all into focus and provide a great explanation of the head and following seas adjustment. I have been watching your docking videos for a few years and am finally glad I have a face to match the voice. Keep up the great information. Very Much Appreciated!

[@arielrodriguez4646]

Great video. Thanks for the lesson

[@guninstructorscott1304]

Outstanding explanation and demonstration. Well done!

[@ChristianMillerUS]

I didn't know about trimming away from a quartering chop. Thanks!

[@BostonClipper]

I found a centerline shallow (6-degree) Glass Tube Inclinometer near the helm useful.

[@louisg4845]

I have a new to me 260 sundancer. I understand the need to TRIM the outdrive all the way down to get to plane faster. But will lowering the TRIM TABS also help get to plane faster?

[@djcrash77]

Glad I watched this! Thought I had a good idea on what I was doing, but this will definitely help me out a ton!

[@NickVass1000]

Good tutorial

[@doug2202]

Great video Capt and explanation

[@Gandalf2001]

This provided a very good, clear explanation. Thank you!

[@DaBrute]

13:37 if you're leaning to starboard and put the port tab down, wouldn't that push you even further starboard???

[@mariomejia9993]

Super........I realized I did not know much about it.

[@jonramos2161]

Another advantage of Manual Control over Automatic is that the operator sees what is coming and can adjust for it. The auto system cannot look ahead or anticipate.

[@gwgrote5]

I concur with the other commenters, this is an awesome video and you are an excellent instructor. I apologize for my ignorance, but you have outboard engines that can be trimmed. What if you have a boat that has an inboard or inboard/outboard engines. I'm guessing that type of engine wouldn't have the ability to trim.

[@thecaptainscoach]

Thank you! Yes if it’s straight inboards then you don’t have to worry about it but you can trim an I/O the same as an outboard

[@gwgrote5]

@@thecaptainscoach Thanks for the response. One of the things I learned from this video is that you can use trim tabs individually. I always thought it was all or nothing, meaning they are up or they are down. Your demonstration and explanation was very helpful.

[@nea273]

18:42, finally. I was just wondering.

[@MatthewMembreno]

How do you keep the GPS on is not too much battery consuming

[@autobahnscott]

very helpful!

[@GeorgefF-dt2ym]

Should have one more control botom for one CONTROL BOOTH A SAME TIME NOT TRYING BUSH 2 BOTOM SAME TIME VAN YOU VAN TO PLANE THE BOAT

[@1203BoYzz]

I’m in the process of buying a boat but it doesn’t have trim tabs are trim tabs needed or that’s something extra you can put on you’re boat ?

[@thecaptainscoach]

Really depends on the boat. Some hulls don’t need it but most do.

[@1203BoYzz]

@ u think a 18ft angler might need one ?

[@bmohre4784]

Need more visuals for newbies.

[@noneya61]

14:48 Starboard Port??? Did you mean Port bow? 😂

[@MGTOW2025]

Can you get your stuff off the dash ? And put a sock on the microphone ?

[@LowcountryBirdDog]

Directions unclear my kayak is capsized in the Artic Ocean