tunnel tab on 36'

[boatcrazy1052]

i just bought a 36 with a tunnel tab ,can some explain how to use this,and is realy necessary,all comments would be great.

[fast fun 2]

We have a tunnel tab on the race boat and it helps for rough water use and it doesnt scrub off any speed like regular tabs do because it can be used to level the boat without touching the water. It uses the air going through the tunnel.

[44MTI]

Don't. A tunnel tab in a very dangerous piece of hardware.

[Jupiter Sunsation]

from the other thread:
Re: I hope I'm not the only Spectre Owner out there!

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You need to take Tres Martin's class on the tunnel tab issue. Remember the founder of Bonefish grill, Chris Parker blew over a big power 36 Spectre in Tampa Bay and decapitated himself and nearly killed the two girls with him.

Great boat, just spend the $2500 to learn how to run it hard safely.

[bobkatz]

42mti, I'm looking at a 32 cat with a tunnel tab and tunnel extensions, so what makes them so dangerous? Is it only at wot or when running slow, tripping on the wave and stuffing, etc... just looking for some answers.

42mti, just did a search on tunnel tabs, and answered most of my questions, thanks anyway.

[fast fun 2]

We race a boat with a tunnel tab and havent had any problems.

[berns29scarab]

knowledge is key, use it TO ONLY ASSIST IN GETTING ON PLANE IF NEEDED until your school'd on how to use it properely or IT WILL BITE YOU...my advise TRIM IT ALL THE WAY UP AND FORGET IT THERE UNTIL SHOWN HOW TO OPERATE IT...

[bonecrusher]

I only use mine to get on plane which makes it a lot easier, after getting onplane I always trim it up all the way.

[shawn]

I use a little tab to get on plane and I also use a touch to knock out the hop if I am crusing at 60 - 65. My boat is fast enough that I do not need to squeeze the last mph out of it with a tab.
It also makes a great porta potty for the girls when at anchor, just watch where you swim.
It isn't rocket science, take your time at each speed and learn your boat, you are not the first person to learn how to drive a cat, we have all had our first experience at driving one. Its a lot more fun than a vee, but take your time and learn your boat.

Enjoy
Shawn

[Tres]

Self taught on todays boats is a danger. Thats why it is hard to break bad habits. A hard lesson learned for some, with a claim on a cat???? Forget about getting insurance again. This is why rates are so high.