Installing trim tabs
 

I just bought a set of Eddie marine trim tabs and am getiing reading to install them. I am going to make a template out of 1" alum so the mounting holes are straight. I am told to use silicone for where the mounting holes and trim lines come in. Anyone recommend a brand or type to use? Also where the indicator cables mount thru the transom. I've seen them mounted on other boats up as high as the thru hull exhaust. I personally dont like the to see the cables and wanted to mount them as low to the water line as possible. And ideas or experience?

You mean that Eck girl that works at Gifford Lumber wouldnt know?:eek::drink:

I would use 3m 4200 to seal them up. My cables are underwater on the K-planes and they don't leak at all. Not sure who would make a similiar fitting? Maybe Lavorsi?

Jon

Well I did ask Mandy at Giffords and she didnt know. :D

also keep in mind that you dont mount tabs flush with the edge of the running surface. Mine are an inch up, Donzi factory mounted 280 K planes. I have seen them as close as a quarter inch or so.

+1 on the 4200


Ditto. 1/2- 1 inch above the bottom.

Do it once do it right read above

Thanks for your input gentleman.

Im lookin for 280 Merc tabs with pump and everything for assembly if anyone knows of a set out there used and in good condition please let me know.

Your probably thinking of a Doweling Jig. You would need to come up with a way to attach it to the transom, maybe a suction cup?

On your drill jig, just use a couple of small wood screws in 2 of the holes to hold it in location, drill your remaining holes to size, then use them as your mounting bolts to then drill the 2 temp. screw holes to size.

I'd also seal your holes for the hoses and mounting bolts with resin to keep your transom dry.

I'd also seal your holes for the hoses and mounting bolts with resin to keep your transom dry.[/QUOTE]

I planned on - 3m 4200. Are you thinking something different?

I planned on - 3m 4200. Are you thinking something different?[/QUOTE]

3 m 5200 not 4200 robbie

Actually I was thinking to seal the raw exposed wood surface inside the holes with resin, and then using 4200/5200 for sealing the bolts and hoses in the holes.

This is what I did. Use a Q tip to get the resin in the holes. I also used 5200.

Anyone have anodes on their tabs? Do they need them?

FYI, 3M 4200 and 5200 are almost the same. The only difference is that 4200 has half of the adhesive strength. It will seal just as well below the water line. It will also be easier to remove the tabs, if needed.