Method and system for controlling a trim position of a marine propulsion unit

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9463858
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14556749

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A method for controlling a trim position of a marine propulsion unit for propelling a watercraft has the steps of: sensing an engine speed; positioning the propulsion unit at a first trim angle when the engine speed is less than or equal to a first predetermined engine speed, the first trim angle being constant; positioning the propulsion unit at a second trim angle when the engine speed is greater than the first predetermined engine speed and less than the second predetermined engine speed; and positioning the propulsion unit at a third trim angle when the engine speed is greater than or equal to the second predetermined engine speed, the third trim angle being constant. A system for controlling a trim position of a marine propulsion unit for propelling a watercraft is also disclosed.

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BRP US INC10101 SCIENCE DRIVE STURTEVANT WI 53177

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bylsma, Philip Brookfield, US 3 15
Remmers, Gregry Ingleside, US 3 53

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