A programmable trim control system for marine applications preferably
includes a controller, a control panel, a display device and a plurality
of sensors. The controller receives input from the control panel and the
plurality of sensors. The display device acts as a monitor for the
controller. Each sensor monitors a single drive device, trim device or
operational parameter. The controller further includes output ports
connected to the drive devices and trim devices for controlling thereof.
The trim control system preferably includes a manual mode, a diagnostic
mode, a program mode and a preset mode. The positions or settings of the
trim and drive devices are set in the program mode and recorded in the
controller. Data stored in the controller will be accessed by the trim
control system when in the preset mode.