Originally Posted by
dfox
Possiably has a bit to do with the incident. The boat i (guess) had little fuel on board and no real wieght down the back. When light like that they sit level or even slightly nose down a rest (more so if most of the crew are up the front as well). Combine that with trim right down and the boats trying to bury its nose all the time as its travelling. Add to that a steep breaking wave and trough hit side on at around 4000rpm ( which in my yammy powered boat is 24-26 knots) ,an engine stall, everyone falling forward and god only knows how many other factors i spose we're answering some questions.
I cant answer why the rep would suggest to have it trimmed that way, i'd feel uncomfortable if i had to drive mine trimmed right down in rough conditions. Your boat is different, if its like Ty's and i guess it is, the suzuki's travel well with them tucked under as far as they'll go, its a little wetter but it stops it lifting and bouncing.
The dominator (mine anyway) likes the trim more like most other cats, it doesnt bury its sponsens as much as a 2400KC or NC2300, ( i know all setups are slightly different, im speaking generally) but trim any of these cats down and drive in a side on or following sea and your asking for trouble...