yup thats all you need

Prop choice contributes -Also look at how you have the boat loaded, people gear, batteries ect. . They are sensative to weight distribution.

I had a two different 24's both outboards 1989 and 2002.The 1989 had a sharp v the 2002 had a slight pad . The 1989 leaned more IMO

Good luck wih the boat they are alot of fun!

Thanks...

Did you have tabs on yours? I am gonna move my batteries to the drivers side. I am sure I also need to learn to drive it. I also have thought of throwing some bagged sand in the front starboard. I am low on funds.. lol.

Ebay is your friend, keep looking and you will find some affordable lencos or bennets which is all you really need. this is the same setup I have http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lenco-12-X-1...7e8373&vxp=mtr under 500 new, switches are about 12 bucks apiece. So your right around 500 and that's new, keep your eyes out and you can find used for half that

The 89 did not have tabs the 02 had tabs. Never really used tabs except in a heavy cross wind.

The tabs cost $$ for a good set. Until you spend the $$ just manage the way the boat is loaded, trimmed and drive within your comfort zone.

Interesting....I never rode in an OB 24, but I do have lots of seat time in a I/O 24. Tabs are a MUST on an I/O. I guess the considerable weight difference with the I/O is the difference. JC told me that the 24 was much better balanced back in the TRS days due to the engine moved forward. In the rough I had to run some tab to keep the nose down an keep an eye on the trim to not get in trouble.

I can't tell you how many times I looked at whoever was sitting on the back seat and told them to slide over so I didn't have to drop a tab .

I do that too. It's best when the heaviest passenger sits behind the driver (me).

Thanks for the insight guys... I was out yesterday and played with the trim and it made a HUGE difference. My batteries are both on the passenger side... I am gonna move them this winter.

Mitchie it's more about balance, you should only move one battery. You don't want to create a situation where you couldn't level your boat back out if you do install tabs. And remember that having to use tabs will scrub your speed and efficiancy.