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Method and system for controlling trim position of a propulsion device on a marine vessel

  • US 10,118,682 B2
  • Filed: 08/22/2016
  • Issued: 11/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/22/2016
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of controlling trim position of a propulsion device on a marine vessel, the method comprising:

  • receiving a current trim position of the propulsion device;

    detecting at least one of a threshold increase in engine speed of the propulsion device and a threshold drop in engine load on the propulsion device indicating reduced resistance on a propeller of the propulsion device;

    upon detecting the threshold increase in engine speed or the threshold drop in engine load, determining a reduced trim position based on the current trim position; and

    operating a trim actuator to move the propulsion device to the reduced trim position.

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