Need for Speed
The key to Performance Active Trim is its exclusive and patented GPS-based control system which uses boat speed as the primary input to trim the vessel. By contrast, competitive systems use engine rpm exclusively to control trim angle. Using boat speed instead of engine rpm ensures the vessel is always trimmed at the optimal setting.
At speeds in excess of 50 mph, Performance Active Trim provides a seamless hand off from auto to manual operation to give the operator full control at high speeds. The system, when left engaged, will resume automatic trim activation once the boat speed returns to 50 mph or below. Should the operator manually override the system when running below 50 mph by activating the trim switch, the on button will flash – notifying the operator the system is disengaged. It may be reengaged by simply depressing the on button once again.
Performance Active Trim provides five selectable trim profiles which allow the operator to personalize Performance Active Trim to their driving style and/or compensate for changes in boat load, operator preference and weather conditions, while maintaining fully automatic operation.
Mercury Racing’s Performance Active Trim profiles were designed to accommodate the sensitive trim range of surfacing outboard gearcases and sterndrives. Both trim speed and range were designed exclusively for surfacing vee bottom and catamaran applications.