Proper placement of trimtabs

laser · #1 11-23-2003, 01:22 AM

My 23' project is coming along nicely...had to hire a guy to do the glass work or it would never get done!! Got my bracket from Hermco and put it on the ground next to the boat like Finster!

I pulled the old tabs off and are planning to put in new but I don't like where the old ones were. They straddled the outboard lifting surface (inverted strake?). I would have thought it should go out to the edge (chine?) to get clean water flow. What is the correct placement for a 1976 23 cc?

Tabman - just missed you at the boat show. Got a good eduction from one of your guys and he convinced me why your product is better.

Bill
If one is good then two are better. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]

TUGBOAT · #2 11-23-2003, 01:40 AM

Generaider,I removed Mine & moved/placed them to the outer edge 1/4-1/2 " from the side Bout 1/4 " up.
They ork Much better than before.Bennett's are the way to go not only for the Tab's but the Personel support.
http://www.theboatzone.com/albums/Ca..._Fin.sized.jpg
Kinda gives You an Idea.Cut out for the scuppers.

Capt Chuck · #3 11-23-2003, 01:58 AM

Bill

Take a look---> [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

http://www.theboatzone.com/gallery/CSteele/res8265

laser · #4 11-22-2003, 07:28 PM

Thanks for the info....itmade better sense to me. What size did you use 12 x 12??
Bill

Capt Chuck · #5 11-22-2003, 11:59 PM

generaider

12" x 12" Bennetts with the "automatic retractor switch". The switch is a must if you trailer or your boat is picked up with a fork lift for in/out storage. When you turn the key off the tabs automatically retrac to the full up position [img]images/icons/cool.gif[/img]

Hooper · #6 11-24-2003, 02:34 AM

I will second that service remark. I have dealt with Tom from Bennett making repairs to my system this summer and he was great. I am sold on Bennett.

-Hooper