Trim tabs - Page 2

Pikey Dave · 30 December 2013, 17:48

The Lectrotabs come with a 1m cable as standard, this means having to use an extension cable from the console to the transom. I had to get different actuators sent from the US with 7m cables, just something to check before you order.

gotchiguy · 31 December 2013, 14:45

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Originally Posted by landlord

12" wide by 14" long tapered so probably similar surface area as 12" x 12".

Haven't tried them yet, will let you know

I look forward to it

Got a tape measure on ours yesterday and they are 12"x18" LxW

Erin · 31 December 2013, 20:34

As well as distance from the engine you have to be careful where they are in relation to chines. You're welcome to come and have a look at my 'slightly bowed' tabs. If I was doing it again I would ignore Gotchi's advice and have slightly smaller tabs. There is a very subtle transition between having effect and overcooking it. No need for internal deck access - all connections can be made above deck. I chose Lectrotabs as they had a neater and simpler control system than Lenco IMV.

GJ0KYZ · 31 December 2013, 21:38

Thanks Keith, I may pop in next time we're tea rooming it. I'm getting GT to put them on for me; they recommended Lenko 12x9 inches and didn't seem to think that being closer to the centre line would be too much of a problem. They're not cheap though so they had better work else I'll blame the tubby tar for unbalancing the boat in the first place.

Erin · 31 December 2013, 21:41

Cheap and GT are never synonymous.

I can do you a couple of bags of sand for a lot less.

GJ0KYZ · 01 January 2014, 08:06

I know what you mean there! And thanks for the offer of sand bags; I may take you up on it depending on their estimate..

Paul Cannell · 01 January 2014, 10:23

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Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

Thanks Keith, I may pop in next time we're tea rooming it. I'm getting GT to put them on for me; they recommended Lenko 12x9 inches and didn't seem to think that being closer to the centre line would be too much of a problem. They're not cheap though so they had better work else I'll blame the tubby tar for unbalancing the boat in the first place.

You could move the 'tubby tar' for'ard

GJ0KYZ · 01 January 2014, 12:01

That's a bold statement Paul! Little One does like her helming now and again:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyB7Jv_kid0]

Chris · 02 January 2014, 08:21

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Originally Posted by GJ0KYZ

No, I appreciate my situation isn't ideal. I suspect that having tabs closer to the centre line will still work but will require more 'angle' simply due to leverage issues. I'm not too worried about impairments to performance (within reason); my main concern is to correct the boat's lateral trim. I often have quite a few people on board and it's fair to say my wife and I (cough cough) haven't missed a meal in quite some time.

Tabs would be a definite nono on that Transom I would say. What about some kind of ballasting system and a pump ?