A few things to keep in mind regarding draw:
1) At diplacement speed, measure from the water line to the bottom of the skeg on the outdrive.
2) Draw will vary depeding on the amount of load on the boat.
3) The depth guage is based on the location of the transducer. Actual depth is the value on the depth guage PLUS the distance from the waterline to the transducer. Draw, would be the distance from the depth guage to the bottom of the skeg on the outdrive.
Don't run with the drive higher than the limit of the Drive Trim Out. Merc says you can run at idle with the drive higher, but I wouldn't. It's best to try to stay out of really skinny water.
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