QL Boat Trim System &
Automatic Boat Trim Option
Enjoy a smoother ride
The QL Boat Trim System is a revolutionary patented system that uses vertical in-
terceptor blades rather than the conventional plates. Thanks to the water intercept
tech nology you get a smoother ride and more quickly onto the plane. The innovative
design is made of compo site material and unlike traditional trim systems, no hydrau-
lics are involved, it is pure electrical. This makes it easy to install, corrosion free and
virtually no maintenance is required. For easier operation you can add the Automatic
Boat Trim Option and let the system take care of everything when underway.
New unique QL Boat Trim System with interceptors. Water-force Traditional trim system. Water-force on a large trim tab surface
on the small blade surface creates upward pressure on the hull creates upward pressure. Traditional trim tabs stick out from the
bottom, thereby raising the stern and lowering the bow. hull and are therefore more vulnerable and exposed to damage.
QL Boat Trim System and Automatic Boat Trim Option
Thanks to the water intercept techno- the hull. The trim system is designed systems. The fact that no hydraulic oil
logy used by the system, you get a for several helm stations. is used, makes it less harmful to the
smoother ride. The new trim system, marine environment.
designed for speed up to 50 knots, has Built-in trim indication and
all the same performance qualities as automatic retraction Automatic Boat Trim Option
conventional trim tabs plus the addi-
tional benefit of quicker response, less The QL Boat Trim System with built The Automatic Boat Trim gives your
drag and smal ler dimensions. Unlike in trim sensor, is easily operated from boating experience a new dimension
conventional trim systems using hy- the push button control panel with its and further enhances comfort and
draulics the new QL Boat Trim System distinct trim indication (LED). Thanks to safety onboard. Manually trim until
is operated electronically. The main the digital technology, the trim indica- preferred attitude is reached, press
components of the system are: tors show the precise position of port the ”A” button and the boat attitude
• Interceptor units and starboard units. The control panel is stored in the memory and remains
• Control panel has the following functions; bow down although the power is off. It is as sim-
• Control unit and bow up, list starboard and list port. ple as pushing a button, and the ACU
• Plug-in cable harnesses Several control panels may be installed (Attitude Control Unit) takes command
for multiple stations. To reduce the of the trim function. At any time you
The advantages of the QL Boat Trim risk of damage and minimise marine can easily override the Auto mode and
Sys tem are obvious and ensure a safer growth, the blades are automatically manually operate the system. At the
and more com fortable journey. retracted at engine shut off. next start, a quick press on the button
is all that is needed to enable the Auto
Easy installation Low maintenance mode. The system automatically de-
faults to auto mode on start up.
With its small dimensions, the QL in- The QL Boat Trim System is made of
terceptor units are easily mounted. The composite material and all electrical And of course, all the other features
only affect on the hull is a small hole parts are “sealed for life”. It is virtually offered by the QL Boat Trim System are
for the electrical connection. Additional corrosion free and will not cause any also part of the Automatic Boat Trim
interceptor units may be in stal led side galvanic corrosion. This means there Option. The system can easily be retro-
by side, i.e. two units on each side of is very little maintenance compared fitted to QL Boat Trim System already
to conventional hydraulic trim tab installed.
QL Boat Trim System QL Automatic Boat Trim Option
• 12V and 24V. • Electrical actuator, • Fully automatic boat trim.
• Easy, safe and exact manoeuvring. no hydraulics needed. • Always perfect trim for optimal
• Quick response. • Electric components are onboard comfort and fuel economy.
“sealed for life”. • Senses changes in course and does
• Built in trim sensor.
• Designed for several helm stations. not try to compensate for boat
• Control panel with LEDs for precise
• Suitable for multiple installation. heeling in sharp turns.
trim indication.
• Composite material, no corrosion. • Last trim settings retained in memory
• Automatic retraction
on engine shut down.
• Quick and easy to install.
• Manual override at any time for
• Small dimensions, light weight.
optimal safety.
• Ideal for outboard, inboard, I/O
• Four helm stations possible.
and Volvo Penta IPS (Inboard
Performance System) and also for • Easy installation, plug and play.
waterjet installations. • Can be retrofitted to existing
• Complies with CE and ABYC QL Boat Trim System.
requirements. • No extra maintenance required.
• Complies with CE and ABYC
requirements.
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QL Boat Trim System, Sizing Guidelines A
Many factors affect the choice of pro- distribution, type of boat and use.
perly sized trim unit configurations, When making a choice, please remem-
and the ultimate responsibility for se- ber that the largest interceptor configu-
lection is up to the boat owner or the ration that will comfortably fit on the B C
boat producer. These sizing recommen- transom will be the most efficient. The
E I
dations are based on average perfor- QL Boat Trim System is designed to
mance. Your choice may vary based on fully replace conventional trim tabs.
Single installation with
power, engine configuration, weight
one helm station and
F Automatic Boat Trim.
Boat length Single engine installation Twin engine installation
15' - 24' QL300
22' - 30' QL450 QL300 F
28' - 34' QL450 QL450 G
32' - 44' QL450 + QL300 QL450
42' - 50' QL450 x 2 QL450 x 2
For semi-planing hulls, it may be necessary to increase the length G
of the trim unit configuration.
A
H
D
C
A
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B
C
E
Multiple installation with
The QL Boat Trim System with built in trim sensor, two helm stations and
is easily operated from the push button control F Automatic Boat Trim.
panel with its distinct trim indication (LED). The
F
control panel has the following functions; bow
down and bow up, list starboard, list port and G F
Automatic Boat Trim (only function with Automatic F
G
Boat Trim Option installed). Additional control pan-
els may be installed for several helm stations.
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Component guide and how to order, see next page
How to order
Two basic kits for single installation with one helm station and one optional Automatic Boat Trim kit are
available at Volvo Penta dealers and selected Marine retailers worldwide.
300 mm kit, Part No 21175615 including: 450 mm kit, Part No 21175605 including: Automatic Boat Trim kit, Part No 3848678 including:
• 2 Interceptor units 300 mm (2 x 21175600) • 2 Interceptor units 450 mm (2 x 21175604) • 1 Attitude control unit (1 x 3847463)
• 1 Control panel (1 x 3847462) • 1 Control panel (1 x 3847462) • 1 GPS receiver (1 x 3847459)
• 1 Control unit (1 x 21169550) • 1 Control unit (1 x 21169550)
• 2 Cables 2,5 m (2 x 3817171) • 2 Cables 4 m (2 x 3817172)
• 1 Cable 5 m (1 x 874789) • 1 Cable 9 m (1 x 889551)
For Automatic Boat Trim function, order also Automatic Boat Trim kit 3848678. The Automatic Boat Trim kit can also easily be retrofitted for upgrading of
Only one kit necessary for each QL Boat Trim installation, irrespective of already existing QL Boat Trim installations. Except for additional cables, the
number of helm stations. Cables for connection to be ordered separately ***. control panel may have to be replaced ***.
For other configurations, use the separate ordering and component guide as below.
Ordering and component guide
Description Part No. 1 helm station 2 helm stations 1
2x300 2x450 2x300 4x300 4x450 2x300 2x450 2x300 4x300 4x450
Mandatory components
+ 2x450 + 2x450
A Control panel 3847462 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2
6-pole cable (select length) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
5m 874789
B 7m 889550
9m 889551
11 m 889552
13 m 888013
C 6-pole T-cable 3588972 1 1 1 1 1
6-pole extension cable (select length) 1 1 1 1 1
1,5 m 3889410
3m 3842733
D 5m 3842734
7m 3842735
9m 3842736
11 m 3842737
Control unit 1-pair of interceptors 21169550 1 1 1 1
E
Control unit 2 pair of interceptors 21169551 1 1 1 1 1 1
4-pole cable (select length) 2 2 4 4 4 2 2 4 4 4
F 2.5 m 3817171
4.0 m 3817172
Interceptor unit 300 mm 4 21175600 2 2 4 2 2 4
G
Interceptor unit 450 mm 4 21175604 2 2 4 2 2 4
Optional component
H I Automatic Boat Trim kit 3 3848678 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Resetable breaker 8A 2 966689 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
1 Note! For each extra helm station (max 4 helm stations possible), add one control panel, one 6-pole T-cable (C) and one 6-pole extension cable (D).
2 Note! If the boat does not have a separate fuse box accessible, Volvo Penta resetable 8A breaker may be used. Breaker 966689 is not ignition proof and must therefore
not be used in gasoline engine rooms.
3 For the installation, 1 pc 6-pole T-cable ( C ) and if required also 1 pc 6-pole extension cable ( D ), are necessary. The cables have to be ordered separately according to the ”Ordering and component
guide”. The control panel is equipped with 5 push buttons of which one is marked ”A” and used for the Auto mode. For retrofit, the existing control panel (if not equipped with the ”A” marked
button) has to be replaced by ( A ). If there is more than one helm station, all control panels have to be replaced by ( A ) accordingly.
4 For replacement of an Intrceptor unit in an existing installation where control unit 114718, 1140719, 3593900 or 3593901 is used order interceptor unit 114714 (300 mm) or 1140712 (450 mm).
83 mm
m
m 450 m m
300 m 100 m
m
100 m
68 mm
QL Boat Trim System kit
QL Automatic Boat Trim kit
2008
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