Tilt and/or trim on Starcraft 171 with 3.0 mercruiser alpha 1?

Question

I understand how to use the trim once I'm on my way, but do I need to adjust my tilt as well? I just leave it all the way down and then up when I leave the water. I just cruise and maybe tow a tube once in a while but not to fast ( kids, you know!) Great answer JTEXAS !!

Answer 1

Trim is first then it goes into tilt>For shallow or trailering>

Answer 2

If you really understood trim and tilt... trimming the motor out changes angle of thrust, which causes the bow of the boat to rise, minimizing surface contact, which increases speed and efficiency.  It has nothing to do with cylinders dragging in the water.  A good rule of thumb is trim out on calm water, trim in on rough water, or when cornering.  Tilt should only be used to raise the drive when the motor is off.  If you use the motor with the drive up into tilt mode, it will destroy the yoke, about a $600 touch.