Tabs location
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Need some feedback . I saw my trim tabs are very close to the drive and when I see pictuers of other boats see that the tabs are at the far end of the transom . What you experts suggest I relocate them ?
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Does the drive or prop hit the tabs when turned to full lock?
Do they work/alter the running angle of the boat and side to side stability?
if you answered No and Yes, don’t worry about it. All boats are different and respond differently to tab input. If you’ve got a pad bottom and she runs fast, there’s a chance the tabs would barely touch the water at speed if they were mounted further outward.
Post a pic, there’s a lot of guys on here, a lot smarter than me. You should get some answers.
RR
Do they work/alter the running angle of the boat and side to side stability?
if you answered No and Yes, don’t worry about it. All boats are different and respond differently to tab input. If you’ve got a pad bottom and she runs fast, there’s a chance the tabs would barely touch the water at speed if they were mounted further outward.
Post a pic, there’s a lot of guys on here, a lot smarter than me. You should get some answers.
RR
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Looking at the hull design, it looks like you're limited in how far out they could be mounted anyway. Maybe another 6"?
This position looks like it would work fine, but when leveling it you may have to use more tab than a hull with them mounted farther out.
I'd boat with it as is and see if it works as it should for now. if it doesn't work, then fix it
This position looks like it would work fine, but when leveling it you may have to use more tab than a hull with them mounted farther out.
I'd boat with it as is and see if it works as it should for now. if it doesn't work, then fix it
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What hull is that? What is the story here...did you just get the boat? Have you driven it yet? If so, is it displaying any worrisome signs?
It would be interesting to see some picture or video of the boat running at speed.
It would be interesting to see some picture or video of the boat running at speed.
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What hull is that? SCARAB 26
What is the story here...did you just get the boat?NO HAVE IT FOR 5-6 years
Have you driven it yet? YES
If so, is it displaying any worrisome signs? NO
It would be interesting to see some picture or video of the boat running at speed. I WILL POST
MY QUESTION IS THAT I SEE ALL POWERBOATS WITH THE TABS AT THE END OF THE TEANSOM NOT LIKE MINE.
What is the story here...did you just get the boat?NO HAVE IT FOR 5-6 years
Have you driven it yet? YES
If so, is it displaying any worrisome signs? NO
It would be interesting to see some picture or video of the boat running at speed. I WILL POST
MY QUESTION IS THAT I SEE ALL POWERBOATS WITH THE TABS AT THE END OF THE TEANSOM NOT LIKE MINE.
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To me they look way too deep . Do you know if they were installed by the previous owner (if any) or factory ?
If your transom is flat all the way across re-locating them if you wish would be perfectly do-able as long as there's no obstructions inside .
If your transom is flat all the way across re-locating them if you wish would be perfectly do-able as long as there's no obstructions inside .
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What hull is that? SCARAB 26
What is the story here...did you just get the boat?NO HAVE IT FOR 5-6 years
Have you driven it yet? YES
If so, is it displaying any worrisome signs? NO
It would be interesting to see some picture or video of the boat running at speed. I WILL POST
MY QUESTION IS THAT I SEE ALL POWERBOATS WITH THE TABS AT THE END OF THE TEANSOM NOT LIKE MINE.
What is the story here...did you just get the boat?NO HAVE IT FOR 5-6 years
Have you driven it yet? YES
If so, is it displaying any worrisome signs? NO
It would be interesting to see some picture or video of the boat running at speed. I WILL POST
MY QUESTION IS THAT I SEE ALL POWERBOATS WITH THE TABS AT THE END OF THE TEANSOM NOT LIKE MINE.
Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
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To me they look way too deep . Do you know if they were installed by the previous owner (if any) or factory ? I THINK BY FACTORY
If your transom is flat all the way across re-locating them if you wish would be perfectly do-able as long as there's no obstructions inside .
BUTTON IS V TILL THE END
If your transom is flat all the way across re-locating them if you wish would be perfectly do-able as long as there's no obstructions inside .
BUTTON IS V TILL THE END





