Re: Help with 18' SeaCraft Project
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no such thing as a stupid question . . . only stupid mistakes!
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Yeah. Usually caused by not asking questions in the 1st place.
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Regarding trim tabs, I use them primarily for lateral (side-to-side trim). A deep-V will tend to lean into the wind; the wind blows you off course, so when you crank in some rudder to correct, boat will roll in the direction you turn the helm. When you lay a deep-V on it's side, it's NOT a deep V anymore! When waves are coming at you at some angle off the bow, rolling the boat just a few degrees AWAY from the waves with the trim tabs increases your deadrise relative to the waves and will create a big improvement in the ride!
...Also if you're stern heavy, a 4 blade prop will also give you some stern lift.
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Excellent advice!!
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Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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