help with smart tabs - dorado

jbalestr

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Hi guys,<br /><br />Been reading your posts with great interest. SmartTabs sounds like exactly what my boat needs but I am unsure if it will fit. I have some pictures of the boat at<br /><br /> http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/jbalestr/th_DSCN1084.jpg <br /> http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/jbalestr/th_DSCN1085.jpg <br /> http://s63.photobucket.com/albums/h153/jbalestr/th_DSCN1087.jpg <br /><br />one shows a foot long rule up against the transom. When you see the shape of my transom you will see fitting could be just a bit tricky. Any opinions will be much appreciated. <br />The boat is Huntsman Dorado, 18ft, with a 115 Yamaha on the back. <br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />James.
 

stevens

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Re: help with smart tabs - dorado

I'm sure the good folks here would be glad to have a look, but could you please post some larger pictures?
 

Gary H NC

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Re: help with smart tabs - dorado

I see you have the room for the hinge but it looks like your transducer will need to be re-located.<br />The top mount on the actuator mount is a question for NautJohn.. I'm sure he will have a resolution..He reads these forums about everyday or so...<br /><br />WELCOME to IBoats Jimb-sydney !!!!
 

stevens

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Re: help with smart tabs - dorado

It looks like it will be a tight fit. You may have to chop off a corner of the hinge to be able to squeeze them in, but it should probably look something like the pictures below. Good luck!<br />
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jbalestr

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Re: help with smart tabs - dorado

Hi Steves ,

That's a good idea. As long as I don't trim too close to the screw hole it should not weaken it too much. I wonder if this will have warranty issues ....

Thanks James.
 

Boomyal

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Re: help with smart tabs - dorado

Stevens, I am impressed with your graphic renditions of the smart tabs. What program did you do it in?
 

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Re: help with smart tabs - dorado

You will need an are 11.5" in width for the ST1290 series, but we also have the MT1080 which are 10" wide if that helps.

If you need help please call 800-233-0194
 

stevens

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Re: help with smart tabs - dorado

Boomyal - thanks. The illustrations were done in good ole' Powerpoint. I.e. I copy & paste the photos into a powerpoint slide and then drag & drop the geometric figures on top, before saving the lot as a jpg-file. Crude, but sufficient for this purpose.
 
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