dhendersonm
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Nauticus Smart Tabs SX install on my 2005 Tahoe Q6 SF, 190 Mercruiser IO.
Special thanks to "mccownk" install post here on the forum for all his insight and expertise and install instructions for the Tahoe Q6. Here's his link to his install:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=360754&highlight=Tahoe+Q6
Just a note or two about this. If you have questions, be sure to call Nauticus before trying your install but more so ask someone on the forum that has done this first hand.
For instance, Nauticus sent me a special fitting for my install because on the Tahoe Q6 you are installing on two different surfaces. However, they told me to replace the top fitting with the special fitting but it really has to be installed on the bottom due to the fitting and the amount of force that will be applied once the boat is in the water.
I used 3M 5200 Marine Sealant Fast Cure to fill the drilled holes prior to screwing down the plates. It cures in 24 hours and is only $7.99 for a 3 ounce tube at Home Depot. At the boat dealer you may pay double!! So make a trip to Home Depot first.
Another is even though my boat is just over 20 feet 6 inches, I went with the 60 lb actuators instead of the 80 lb actuators because some one had tried the 80's and their boat plowed through the water. Nauticus sent them 60lb replacements and they are smooth sailing.
Also I noticed that when you check your acutators for binding after you get them installed that you do have to apply a good amount of force to check for binding. This is a 60 lb actuator that you are moving.
So as you read through this, I believe I got some really good tips on this forum and again thanks to all that gave input.
Here's my pics.
Special thanks to "mccownk" install post here on the forum for all his insight and expertise and install instructions for the Tahoe Q6. Here's his link to his install:
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?t=360754&highlight=Tahoe+Q6
Just a note or two about this. If you have questions, be sure to call Nauticus before trying your install but more so ask someone on the forum that has done this first hand.
For instance, Nauticus sent me a special fitting for my install because on the Tahoe Q6 you are installing on two different surfaces. However, they told me to replace the top fitting with the special fitting but it really has to be installed on the bottom due to the fitting and the amount of force that will be applied once the boat is in the water.
I used 3M 5200 Marine Sealant Fast Cure to fill the drilled holes prior to screwing down the plates. It cures in 24 hours and is only $7.99 for a 3 ounce tube at Home Depot. At the boat dealer you may pay double!! So make a trip to Home Depot first.
Another is even though my boat is just over 20 feet 6 inches, I went with the 60 lb actuators instead of the 80 lb actuators because some one had tried the 80's and their boat plowed through the water. Nauticus sent them 60lb replacements and they are smooth sailing.
Also I noticed that when you check your acutators for binding after you get them installed that you do have to apply a good amount of force to check for binding. This is a 60 lb actuator that you are moving.
So as you read through this, I believe I got some really good tips on this forum and again thanks to all that gave input.
Here's my pics.