Trim Tabs on Order Install pending

[BigMike]

I have a big set of tabs on my V20....the control lever went out...I never replaced it because the tabs really arent necessary...they dont do much for me... I just lock them in line with the hull....yeah you can get on a plane a little quicker but whats 5 seconds anyway

[reodds]

Big Mike that's a great segway for my question.

On my new '84 V I am debating whether to get tabs. I am using the boat primarily as a day cruiser a bit of fishing and some water skiing. Do you guys think I would benefit from trim tabs?

[nymack66]

Here is my honest opinion, Trim Tabs, and expensive Navigation (still pending) were the last things on my list during the restoration of my Boat. This is why you see me doing this one year after the complete restoration.
My recommendation on the Tabs is this, if you need other important stuff for your rig, move Tabs DOWN on the to do list.
I am saying this because base on the use of my Boat, Lake/Inter Coastal runs I am yet to see the huge need for it.
Keeping my Boat well balance it is excellent, My engine trim works excellent for the Bow down/up.
Bottom line is its your call.
My to do list looks like this
Keel Guard
GPS Chart Plotter Fish Finder combo
Remote Spotlight
Custom Cuddy Cushions
BTW your wake goes from this


To this

[reodds]

Thanks Mack, I kind of thought so.

Do not want to hijack the thread, but so far, I've redone the fittings on my bow rail (they were corroded to the point of falling apart - major pain removing them!), removed all the teak and refinished it, restored the rod boxes, and am waiting for new seats from Veada.

In the meantime, we have been using the boat, and it is wonderful!

I am searching for the best prices on trim tabs, which I ultimately will buy.

[nymack66]

Originally Posted by reodds

Thanks Mack, I kind of thought so.

Do not want to hijack the thread, but so far, I've redone the fittings on my bow rail (they were corroded to the point of falling apart - major pain removing them!), removed all the teak and refinished it, restored the rod boxes, and am waiting for new seats from Veada.

In the meantime, we have been using the boat, and it is wonderful!

I am searching for the best prices on trim tabs, which I ultimately will buy.

The best price I found and did buy it from was http://www.easternmarine.com/em_store/outlet/lenco.html this is also a competitive seller also http://www.rivermarinesupply.com/xca...p-1-c-101.html