Most boats handle best when running parallel with their at-rest waterline. Accordingly, outboards and sterndrives feature a power trim adjustment that allows you to change the engine's angle of thrust by tilting it "out" or "in" in relation to the transom in order to maintain the proper running angle. ⚓️ See the Captain's Checklist: https://bit.ly/2Y4KfNh | MarineMax

28K views · 308 reactions | Knowing how to throttle and trim a planing boat correctly is a key skill, especially for owners of smaller, faster craft like RIBs and sportsboats. Our resident boating instructor Jon Mendez explains how it's done... Watch more videos like this on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/motorboatyachting | Motor Boat & Yachting | Facebook