NC895 outboards not tilting out of the water all the way.

[jdinc895]

Hello, I am a new owner of a 2020 Jeanneau NC895.  Wanted to see if anyone has had the issue of their outboards not tilting up out of the water all the way and if there is a solution.  I attached a photo below that shows how much the outboards sit in the water when trimmed all the way up.  I have seen several of the exact same models with their outboards tilted completely out of the water.  Any thoughts/ideas would be appreciated, thank you.



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[westboating]

jd,

     We had a similar, but not so bad issue.  The dealer fixed it easily as I think it's a simple trim limit adjustment.  I almost attempted it myself with some text message instructions, but i left this to the pros.  Very quick fix, but getting to the adjustment requires you to get contorted to see and adjust the trim limiter.  That's a set up issue for the dealer to resolve.

     All that said, with ours adjusted, the motors still sit in the water just a little, and inch or two of the lower unit, and the props are completely dry.  Due to all the connections, we turn our helm full to port to place less strain on the connections.  There's one captain on here who lost steering because the steering hoses where getting pinched or rubbed at the top of the trim limit.  So, now we look at the tubing and connections regularly for wear.

Beautiful boat, good luck,

[westboating]

Side question; When did you get her and from who?  Also, I was looking at your dinghy set up.  How do you like it?  We haven't solved that problem in the last 20 months of operating ours, but then again, we haven't felt a strong need for a tender yet.

[captaintheo]

Jul 9, 2020 21:16:03 GMT jdinc895 said:

Hello, I am a new owner of a 2020 Jeanneau NC895.  Wanted to see if anyone has had the issue of their outboards not tilting up out of the water all the way and if there is a solution.  I attached a photo below that shows how much the outboards sit in the water when trimmed all the way up.  I have seen several of the exact same models with their outboards tilted completely out of the water.  Any thoughts/ideas would be appreciated, thank you.

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Beautiful boat beautiful set up I would love to know more about your inflatable set up:
Brand-model and how you secure it down, power? and all info on your radar if you can share details
Did the roof rack came from Jeanneau?
We are taking delivery of ours in 2 weeks and we need to take her out to the Atlantic Ocean to bring her home and would love to have the right set up for my families safety

Greatly appreciate it

[dtour]

Jul 10, 2020 1:46:01 GMT westboating said:

jd,

     We had a similar, but not so bad issue.  The dealer fixed it easily as I think it's a simple trim limit adjustment.  I almost attempted it myself with some text message instructions, but i left this to the pros.  Very quick fix, but getting to the adjustment requires you to get contorted to see and adjust the trim limiter.  That's a set up issue for the dealer to resolve.

     All that said, with ours adjusted, the motors still sit in the water just a little, and inch or two of the lower unit, and the props are completely dry.  Due to all the connections, we turn our helm full to port to place less strain on the connections.  There's one captain on here who lost steering because the steering hoses where getting pinched or rubbed at the top of the trim limit.  So, now we look at the tubing and connections regularly for wear.

Beautiful boat, good luck,

Mine looks like the pic and unfortunately the dealer is saying the trim limiters are correct, set from the factory, and should stay like that. I'm hoping not.

As it stands, with my engines turned hard to port, the starboard engine connection is making contact with the steering hoses. Curious now that you've had your trim limits adjusted, how hard is that pressing? 

Also, did you end up with some sort of antifouling for the couple of remaining inches in the water?

[timbray]

Jul 10, 2020 1:46:01 GMT westboating said:

     All that said, with ours adjusted, the motors still sit in the water just a little, and inch or two of the lower unit, and the props are completely dry.  Due to all the connections, we turn our helm full to port to place less strain on the connections.  There's one captain on here who lost steering because the steering hoses where getting pinched or rubbed at the top of the trim limit.  So, now we look at the tubing and connections regularly for wear.

First, 795 is the same, the forward end of the prop mount is in the water just a bit, but the prop isn't.  When I wash the boat, I scrub the crud off, but it'll never look really shiny-clean.

Second, thanks for the hint on connections, I'll have to have a close look.

[jdinc895]

Jul 10, 2020 1:46:01 GMT westboating said:

jd,

     We had a similar, but not so bad issue.  The dealer fixed it easily as I think it's a simple trim limit adjustment.  I almost attempted it myself with some text message instructions, but i left this to the pros.  Very quick fix, but getting to the adjustment requires you to get contorted to see and adjust the trim limiter.  That's a set up issue for the dealer to resolve.

     All that said, with ours adjusted, the motors still sit in the water just a little, and inch or two of the lower unit, and the props are completely dry.  Due to all the connections, we turn our helm full to port to place less strain on the connections.  There's one captain on here who lost steering because the steering hoses where getting pinched or rubbed at the top of the trim limit.  So, now we look at the tubing and connections regularly for wear.

Beautiful boat, good luck,

Thanks for the info Westboating!  

[jdinc895]

Jul 10, 2020 1:52:04 GMT westboating said:

Side question; When did you get her and from who?  Also, I was looking at your dinghy set up.  How do you like it?  We haven't solved that problem in the last 20 months of operating ours, but then again, we haven't felt a strong need for a tender yet.

We purchased it through Prudence at Sundance at the January Seattle Boat Show.  Prudence is an amazing advocate for buyers and even more so for post purchase questions/issues/warranty/etc.  She is a rock star! We took delivery in March

Dinghy set up works excellent given the circumstances.  It is easy to lift up onto roof and fits perfectly, weighs 45lbs.  Obviously a bit small, will fit 2 people comfortably, however this weekend my wife, our 16yr old 6'-2" son, our Shih Tzu, and I all fit uncomfortably but the boat still managed us all just fine.  Oh and that was with a 4hp Suzuki (it is only rated for up to a 3hp).  It is a Zodiac Cadet 6'-7" long.  The only inflatable I could find that was that small.  Definitely and high quality build, I am impressed with it.  Bought it through the zodiac dealer in Fife.  We already had a Zodiac Zoom 8'-6" but it was too hard to get up onto roof, the Cadet is perfect.  

  

[jdinc895]

Jul 11, 2020 11:41:13 GMT captaintheo said:

Jul 9, 2020 21:16:03 GMT jdinc895 said:

Hello, I am a new owner of a 2020 Jeanneau NC895.  Wanted to see if anyone has had the issue of their outboards not tilting up out of the water all the way and if there is a solution.  I attached a photo below that shows how much the outboards sit in the water when trimmed all the way up.  I have seen several of the exact same models with their outboards tilted completely out of the water.  Any thoughts/ideas would be appreciated, thank you.

 

Beautiful boat beautiful set up I would love to know more about your inflatable set up:
Brand-model and how you secure it down, power? and all info on your radar if you can share details
Did the roof rack came from Jeanneau?
We are taking delivery of ours in 2 weeks and we need to take her out to the Atlantic Ocean to bring her home and would love to have the right set up for my families safety

Greatly appreciate it

Thank you Captaintheo.  The dinghy is a Zodiac "Cadet". Fits perfectly and is easy to get up onto roof from water.  I installed a Yakima roof rack system that is working great.  I just lash the dinghy down with tie down straps.  I use a 4hp Suzuki for power.  The "Cadet" is only rated for up to a 3hp but I already had the 4hp. I mounted an outboard motor bracket on the port swim step for storing motor when underway. 

I do not recall the model of Garmin radar I had installed and do not have much experience using it yet.   
Congrats on your boat!  Your going to love it!  Let me know if you have any other questions.  Thanks again! 

[captaintheo]

Jul 13, 2020 2:50:20 GMT jdinc895 said:

Jul 11, 2020 11:41:13 GMT captaintheo said:

Beautiful boat beautiful set up I would love to know more about your inflatable set up:
Brand-model and how you secure it down, power? and all info on your radar if you can share details
Did the roof rack came from Jeanneau?
We are taking delivery of ours in 2 weeks and we need to take her out to the Atlantic Ocean to bring her home and would love to have the right set up for my families safety

Greatly appreciate it

Thank you Captaintheo.  The dinghy is a Zodiac "Cadet". Fits perfectly and is easy to get up onto roof from water.  I installed a Yakima roof rack system that is working great.  I just lash the dinghy down with tie down straps.  I use a 4hp Suzuki for power.  The "Cadet" is only rated for up to a 3hp but I already had the 4hp. I mounted an outboard motor bracket on the port swim step for storing motor when underway. 

I do not recall the model of Garmin radar I had installed and do not have much experience using it yet.   
Congrats on your boat!  Your going to love it!  Let me know if you have any other questions.  Thanks again! 

I noticed your radar is almost flat on the roof of your boat, the electronics places and dealers recommend a 12 inch column maybe even the 16” and then you can bring the dinge further back to clear your search light

[jdinc895]

Yeah captaintheo, I think they only used a 6" riser for the radar on my boat.  A taller one would be nice for sure since I have the dinghy up there however, aesthetically a taller riser might not look as good.  

[lynnardm]

See thread titled NC895 Radar Mount for
Radar mount discussion

Capt’n Lynn

[dtour]

After spending more time on this I see three options for the outboard tilt:

1. Leave as-is, with half of the lower unit and part of the props in the water
2. Trim limiter adjustment so the engines come almost completely out
3. Anti-foul the lower units and the props and leave them in the water

I'm going down route 3 and wanted to explain why.

I had the tech from the local dealer out to look at my setup. Beyond the growth i'm getting, he pointed out that the anodes on the outboards are just out of the water, but the metals are still in. As a result the anodes aren't doing anything. So option 1 is out. 

Option 2, even with the factory settings i have contact between the lines to the engine and the steering. If the trim is adjusted i'll end up with more pressure there, and over time that will fail. I think the only durable way this works is if there is some way to reposition the steering lines.

This leads to option 3, which will deal with growth and avoid the anodes being out, but is a bit disappointing - i'd far prefer just trimming the engines all of the way out. 

[fritz]

I saw a 895 the other day with the engines all the way out. Sorry I didn't get a picture.

[Sean M]

Jul 13, 2020 2:50:20 GMT jdinc895 said:

Jul 11, 2020 11:41:13 GMT captaintheo said:

Beautiful boat beautiful set up I would love to know more about your inflatable set up:
Brand-model and how you secure it down, power? and all info on your radar if you can share details
Did the roof rack came from Jeanneau?
We are taking delivery of ours in 2 weeks and we need to take her out to the Atlantic Ocean to bring her home and would love to have the right set up for my families safety

Greatly appreciate it

Thank you Captaintheo.  The dinghy is a Zodiac "Cadet". Fits perfectly and is easy to get up onto roof from water.  I installed a Yakima roof rack system that is working great.  I just lash the dinghy down with tie down straps.  I use a 4hp Suzuki for power.  The "Cadet" is only rated for up to a 3hp but I already had the 4hp. I mounted an outboard motor bracket on the port swim step for storing motor when underway. 

I do not recall the model of Garmin radar I had installed and do not have much experience using it yet.   
Congrats on your boat!  Your going to love it!  Let me know if you have any other questions.  Thanks again! 

What type of screws/bolts did you use to install the Yakima roof rack? I'm assuming you weren't able to get access to the underside. I have an 855 I'm looking for an option and a yakima track and system seems to be the best option but I don't know what one uses for attaching the track.

[sorci]

More anchor chain stored in the bow may help get a bit more of the lower units out of the water.....in theory.