Should I relocate my Trim Tabs?

[mcu]

Hi,<br /><br />I have Trim tabs from Boat Leveler. A few people in previous posts recommended I relocate my Trim tabs further away from my drive. I noticed if I do this there is a lot of work involved from re-fiberglassing all the screw wholes, hoses, etc. <br />Will I get enough performance results or stability to make it worthwhile?? What do you recommed? What advantages/disadvantages will I get? You can check how my trim tabs are presently placed at:<br /> http://www.justgowireless.com/boat/ <br /><br />Thanks

 

[TONY H]

Re: Should I relocate my Trim Tabs?

Yes it would help high speed stability.<br />Personally; No I wouldn't go through the hassle of reinstalling them over again. They will trim the boat off where they are, you only sacrafice some gained stability by moving them out board.<br /><br />Looking at the pictures, I would recommend moving your bow stay (WHERE THE TRAILERS WINCH IS ATTACHED) back about six inches so the transom of your boat is even with the rugs on your trailer.

 

[sony2001]

Re: Should I relocate my Trim Tabs?

mcu if you want to increase the effectiveness of one tab over the other you could rivet on an extension of of a few inches.