Tabman in Miami

[Tabman]

John R,

Yup, that was me on Shipshape along with my Marketing Manager, Fair Hyams (we call him Adman). I haven’t seen it yet!

Otto,

Thanks for the kind words!

JFM,

Where are you on the Cape? I went to school in Marion, and have a good friend who lives in Falmouth. I get up there from time to time and really miss being on the water up there!

The 10” x 12” M120 is a great Tab and in use it provides the same amount of lift as the 12” x 12” standard Tab. As mentioned above since the M120 uses less real-estate on the Transom it gives a little more latitude in mounting, although the stepped hull configuration of the SeaCraft really doesn’t need to save much space since the 12” x 12” and the M120 both fit nicely on the outer step. But since the M120 needs less vertical space on the transom if there is a swim platform then it will likely be an easier fit. The M120 comes standard with a Rocker Switch control, which is often an option with the 12 x 12s (depends on the dealer) so it is often a better deal. Plus we simplified the connections on the M120 making it install a bit faster.

Both the M120 and the 12 x 12 Tabs will do a great job letting you hold the boat’s bow down into a chop, smoothing out the ride. Like I mentioned I grew up on the water up there and I know the short steep chop that you can get up there and Tabs will let your SeaCraft run on its lines at lower throttle settings.

I hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.

Tom McGow
Bennett Marine