The OP doesnt have helm adjustable tabs, he is running nauticus smart tabs or similar. would have to refer to the installation manual of them. its basically a spring on a slider in a boot
You can ignore any references to the 'SX' series of tabs. Yours aren't them. Finally, Nauticus has really good customer service. Call them if you don't find what you're looking for.
It's possible that the OP doesn't know how they work, and is confused by the fact that they're fully deployed and he can't find a way to raise them. These tabs are automatic. When the boat is running at low speed, the tabs are deployed to reduce bow rise under acceleration. As the boat picks up speed, water pressure on the actuator causes it to retract so the boat will plane out. They're a great option for small boats, and I've installed 2 sets of them on different boats - a 21' walkaround cuddy and a 16' aluminum.
That isn't correct. If there's a problem with the actuator, you replace the actuator. They're cheap ($31.99 each per the website). Nauticus doesn't sell replacement parts for the 'internals.' If the tabs only need adjustment, that's done at the upper and/or lower mounting plates.
Ok, I understand now how they work. I believe they are the Nauticus brand. I assume they are working properly if they are automatic. Not sure how much pressure it should take to move them.
Mine have the purple tie wrap. Looking at the pricing information the purple tie wrap is a 30Lb spring. My boat which is in my avatar is only 13' long and has a 70 hp evinrude. Is the 30lb what I should have?
And from the pic, it looks like very poorly installed. Brackets not lined up, and I suspect the tabs are too high on the transom. (hard to tell without a pic from below) I'd also question how well those holes are sealed.
I don't like piling on but another concern is that the tabs are mounted in the wrong location, it looks like that one is way too close to the center of the transom and is only a few inches from the motor mount. Maybe a pic taken low of the entire transom would help.
The reason they are flat they are resting on the bunks for the trailer. I just purchased boat week ago. The boat is only about 5-6 ft wide. Seats 2. I am attaching a video. The boat does not have power trim and it was in second to lowest hole. Also, the prop is wore out. Got a new one yesterday. One on boat is 17" pitch. New one is a 19" pitch.
Well never mind with video. Can't figure out how to get it from quick time video to a usable file ext. for this site
Ok, I see you have a slot for adjustment and the way the tabs are set now is at the least amount of lift.
You may want to think about getting those bunk redone, the livingroom carpet someone put on there isn't doing too well now. The bunks look too long too and shouldn't be compressing the tabs.
As the tab in the picture is configured, the lower adjustment is in the maximum lift position. If it isn't providing enough lift, you might need to get stiffer actuators.
Some SmartTabs have an upper bracket that allows the tab to be swung up (like if you need them out of the way for trailering). Does yours have the adjustable upper bracket?