Trim tabs?

[bgreene]

Absolutely to trim tabs for this boat !

Example - yesterday on the ocean my V21 back north into mostly 2' -3' chop ate it up with tabs down about 1/2 way and engine trimmed a bit to set the " perfect ride."

Blasting along at 4,500 rpm virtually no pounding

Without trim tabs, or tabs up all the way - even with motor down all the way the ride would have been harsh to impossible with pounding.


You've read this from 1/2 dozen experienced V owners now, so hopefully helpful in your decision.

I have Bennett brand tabs, installed myself, not hard, just take your time, use the directions carefully, and measure everything and it will be a done deal for years to come.

[spoggy]

Originally Posted by bgreene

...You've read this from 1/2 dozen experienced V owners now, so hopefully helpful in your decision...

Absolutely! All my previous rides have been inboards, my experience with outboard set ups is limited. I know there's a lot more knowledge here than I have, and I will always ask first, even if I think I already know. I appreciate everyone's responses, and I see a set of Bennetts in my future.

[Striper80]

On Sunday I had the pleasure of running my 22WA at a max of 3500rpm to break in the lower unit. By putting the engine and tabs down I was able to get on plane. By playing with the engine trim and tabs I was able to go from 9kts to 12kts. I love having trim tabs.