30 Spectre tunnel tab ????
09-26-2006, 12:16 AM
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Re: 30 Spectre tunnel tab ????
Originally Posted by berns29scarab
there are a few out there as wide as the entire tunnel...
09-26-2006, 10:10 AM
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Re: 30 Spectre tunnel tab ????
Originally Posted by Tantrum
Yes it is very dangerous if not used properly. IMO there is no reason to run one on a 30 w/ 300's. I would at the very least put it in the full upright position and pull the fuse if not remove it. Spend some time to learn the boat and then get someone with lots of experience to run the boat with you and show you how to use it.
I run a 30 AMT and run with several other cats (one is a 30 Spectre) and none of that group runs a tunnel tab.
PM me your number and I will be happy to talk to you about it if you wish.
I run a 30 AMT and run with several other cats (one is a 30 Spectre) and none of that group runs a tunnel tab.
PM me your number and I will be happy to talk to you about it if you wish.
09-26-2006, 10:19 AM
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Re: 30 Spectre tunnel tab ????
i have a 98 30 spectre with 2003 300x's on 8" jackplates, x dimension is 1 5/8's of an inch above the hull spinning 14.5 x 30's and she runs 102mph...with my 15x32's she ran 107+ and have put over 200hrs on this boat...she has a mild porpoise that comes in around 60 mph and goes away at around 80 with little trim. if you trim the motors between 60-80 it will subside by 40%...it has never been an issue with mine. i've run the boat solo, full of fuel, lite on fuel, 5 passengers makes no diff. this boat never gave me an unsettling feeling. the only time it hops is when its to calm...1ft chop or better and there is NO porpoise...perfect cruise speed for mine is 80 on the button...hull goes to work ride smoothes out and its GAME ON.
09-26-2006, 10:23 AM
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Re: 30 Spectre tunnel tab ????
The tab will help as Tantrum described. I would also advise pulling it up at high speed and not look for that last couple MPH with the tab. Since you boat in Minnesota on lakes I do not think you will have big wave problems to deal with like offshore. I would not even think of calling Mike a rookie cat driver. He has owned a STV and a American Offshore cat. I would say he is a very smart cat driver as he asks for advise on new subjects as I always do too.
09-26-2006, 11:26 AM
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Re: 30 Spectre tunnel tab ????
Originally Posted by Brad Zastrow
The tab will help as Tantrum described. I would also advise pulling it up at high speed and not look for that last couple MPH with the tab. Since you boat in Minnesota on lakes I do not think you will have big wave problems to deal with like offshore. I would not even think of calling Mike a rookie cat driver. He has owned a STV and a American Offshore cat. I would say he is a very smart cat driver as he asks for advise on new subjects as I always do too.
09-26-2006, 11:46 AM
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Re: 30 Spectre tunnel tab ????
Originally Posted by LubeJobs42
I disagree (sorry). I had a 30 with 300's. it would porpoise almost out of control at 75 to 90 MPH. Without a tunnel tab the boat was undrivable.
Mine isn't like that, and I don't have a tab. Something must have been wrong. 
09-26-2006, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by LubeJobs42
I disagree (sorry). I had a 30 with 300's. it would porpoise almost out of control at 75 to 90 MPH. Without a tunnel tab the boat was undrivable. An AMT is a whole different story from what I am told. I sold the boat after 3 months because of this.
09-26-2006, 12:11 PM
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Re: 30 Spectre tunnel tab ????
Vegas30cat
What kind of top end numbers are you seeing? Props? I think I'm getting 14.5 X 32 Merc Cleavers.
Brad, thanks for the vote of confidence, but I have to admit, this is new territory for me. This has been a VERY helpful thread. It's great to talk with these guys.
Thanks again.
Mike
What kind of top end numbers are you seeing? Props? I think I'm getting 14.5 X 32 Merc Cleavers.
Brad, thanks for the vote of confidence, but I have to admit, this is new territory for me. This has been a VERY helpful thread. It's great to talk with these guys.
Thanks again.
Mike
