k planes and trim tabs difference
11-05-2011 | 02:11 PM
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k planes and trim tabs difference
What is the difference between k planes and trim tabs besides the price! I wanted to get opinions from people who have maybe had both, is there that big of a difference? Thanks for the help 
11-05-2011 | 02:15 PM
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K planes are trim tabs........made usually by keikhaefer hence the term "k" planes. K planes have more surface area and are usually longer than traditional trim tabs by say Bennett for example, and have a much greater reaction force on the boat.
11-05-2011 | 04:41 PM
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What difference would one notice if they replaced 280 k-planes with 380 k-planes on the same boat? I am guessing you would have to use less tab to get the same result. Would the larger tabs make the boat run better/faster due to them "extending" the hull/length of the boat?
11-05-2011 | 05:21 PM
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What difference would one notice if they replaced 280 k-planes with 380 k-planes on the same boat? I am guessing you would have to use less tab to get the same result. Would the larger tabs make the boat run better/faster due to them "extending" the hull/length of the boat?
11-05-2011 | 11:20 PM
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You can do the same with Bennets and Boat Levelers....2 pumps
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