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audacity 08-26-2010 09:31 PM
Originally Posted by glen george (Post 3182584)
My 253 runs with bigger boats in rough water due to the tabs.
that's a nut's pic...work on keep'n her flat and fast!

fireguy 08-26-2010 09:49 PM
Originally Posted by Inspector (Post 3192521)
What brand tabs did you start with? My 283 has Insta Trim tabs and I was thinking of extending them but am worried that the extra surface area and leverage would break the plastic rams or plastic hull mounts (especially at higher speeds). What speeds are you running and have you seen any sign of damage to the tab mounts?
Thanks.
Which tabs do you have? If you have the 12"x12" tabs then you can replace them with the 12"x16" tabs. Everything fits and it is a direct replacement.

Inspector 08-30-2010 08:40 PM
I upgraded to the 16" plates and the boat still feels like it needs more tab for running in rough water. The twin engine model with extension boxes is very stern heavy. It would be easy enough to add length to the tabs I have, but as stated earlier I am worried about durability of the plastic components on the Insta Trim Rams. Just wondering if others have had problems with these breaking.

glen george 08-31-2010 05:24 AM
eddie or dana marine.

Kelly O 09-01-2010 07:39 AM
Originally Posted by Inspector (Post 3195546)
I upgraded to the 16" plates and the boat still feels like it needs more tab for running in rough water. The twin engine model with extension boxes is very stern heavy. It would be easy enough to add length to the tabs I have, but as stated earlier I am worried about durability of the plastic components on the Insta Trim Rams. Just wondering if others have had problems with these breaking.
My ZT had the 16" Insta Trim dual ram system originally. Over 80 mph in fun (rough) water the hoses would blow off the rams. No way to clamp tight enough on a plastic push-on hose barb.
Upgraded to Eddie/ Dana 24" Billet Tabs. Stainless hoses threaded to rams, very fast response with individual pumps for each tab. Great Upgrade.


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