Trim tabs with offshore bracket

blackhawk180

blackhawk180

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Anyone try this? I'm not sure how the tabs would work with an offshore bracket that's about 30% of the total transom width. Would I still see benefits in plane time/fuel economy or would I only be able to trim a bit? Any info appreciated.
 
Tabman

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Re: Trim tabs with offshore bracket

It really depends!

What type of boat? Do you have a photo of the transom with the bracket? Trim Tabs gave been used with outboard brackets very successfully for years. Since the bracket shifts the weight of the outboard aft Trim Tabs can be a real help in balancing the boat at lower speeds.
 
blackhawk180

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Re: Trim tabs with offshore bracket

TABMAN!
Now that sounds like you can help!
offshorebracket.jpg
 
lprizman

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Re: Trim tabs with offshore bracket

yup,,,I have them on mine work fine with the bracket,,place them on the outer chine
 
blackhawk180

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Re: Trim tabs with offshore bracket

Thanks for the replies. Can you post a pic of your install, Iprizman?
 
Tabman

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Re: Trim tabs with offshore bracket

Here is a pretty typical installation on a boat with a bracket:

 
blackhawk180

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Re: Trim tabs with offshore bracket

Thanks, Tabman. I have a rather unique transom with the hull extending almost 2" beyond the vertical transom which might complicate installation. I'll take a pic and post it for feedback.
 
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Re: Trim tabs with offshore bracket

Sounds good! What type of boat is it, and what's it have for power?
 
blackhawk180

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Re: Trim tabs with offshore bracket

It's a 2010 Alumaweld Blackhawk 180 with a Merc 115 four stroke. The boat runs heavy as I mostly fish or crab with one or more large friends, coolers, kicker, downriggers, fuel, etc etc.
Here's some pics of the transom area:
IMG_0653.jpgIMG_0654.jpgIMG_0655.jpg
 
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