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bert4332

06-21-2009 11:05 AM

K-planes too big?

I currently have 12" Insta-trim tabs on my boat, I've been wanting to move up to 15" in either a small k-plane or billet tabs. I have an opportunity to get a set of 20" K-planes at a great price. Can they be too big? If so, is there a formula or general rule for length of tab to boat size?

thanx

Griff

06-21-2009 12:16 PM

They should be fine. Just mount them about an inch above the bottom of the hull.

DareDevil

06-21-2009 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Griff (Post 2893381)

They should be fine. Just mount them about an inch above the bottom of the hull.

Griff,,,i say 1/2 inch is high enuff ,,,1 inch is allot !!!:party-smiley-004:

HTRDLNCN

06-21-2009 12:46 PM

From everything I have read the longer the tab the better the ride if used correctly.
Dont forget to mount them securely and make sure the transom is up to the task.

laster

06-21-2009 02:16 PM

I have 28" K planes on a 24' boat. They work great. Don't worry about too big. Too small is more of a problem.

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