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Old 03-10-2004, 03:49 PM
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Default Re: trim tab question

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It seems like you could get more flotation if the brackets were designed to go to the edge.

I think it would be difficult to extend the floation chamber out to the edge as you would have to modify it to match the exact deadrise of the transom. A single bracket provides approx 410lbs of bouyancy now, do you really need more [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

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If this was the case, could trim tabs be mounted on the back of the bracket?

I think you would be asking for trouble, not just being dangerous, but having trim tabs extended out past the end of the bracket; Trailering, Docking, Swimming, Getting up and Down on the swim platform, a Fork lift, Backing down, Fighting a fish etc. would be an absolute nightmare [img]/images/graemlins/blush.gif[/img]

Don't forget that you get the most effeciency with the tabs extended as far to the edge not aft! Also the tabs control Port/Starboard level as well [img]/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

You asked for comments ao that's just my .02. Help me out guys! Tabman? Mark?
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