Trim tabs can interfer with auxilliary outboard?

[sameh]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

In a following sea you need the tabs retracted & the engine trimmed up or you risk a serious stuffing

Thats the advantage when you can press button to retract trims with motor. What in case it is mechanic? Will not be easy doing so in case you do it more than once or when needed!

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by sameh

Thats the advantage when you can press button to retract trims with motor. What in case it is mechanic? Will not be easy doing so in case you do it more than once or when needed!

Ahh! I hadn't realised you were talking about fixed tabs. Not my field I'm afraid. I would guess (and that's all it is) that you would set the tabs so the boat was "neutral" & use the engine for fine tuning. Sort of defeats the object imo.

[sameh]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Ahh! I hadn't realised you were talking about fixed tabs. Not my field I'm afraid. I would guess (and that's all it is) that you would set the tabs so the boat was "neutral" & use the engine for fine tuning. Sort of defeats the object imo.

So yours come with motor and electric buttons to adjust each tab alone?

[Lee argyle]

Originally Posted by sameh

So yours come with motor and electric buttons to adjust each tab alone?

Most tabs are electro-hydraulic ( Bennet/Merc) and a few ( Lenco ) use electric actuators, all have dash controls / displays

[sameh]

Originally Posted by Lee argyle

Most tabs are electro-hydraulic ( Bennet/Merc) and a few ( Lenco ) use electric actuators, all have dash controls / displays

Not mine-nauticus

[Pikey Dave]

Originally Posted by sameh

So yours come with motor and electric buttons to adjust each tab alone?

Yup, Lectrotabs

[Lee argyle]

Originally Posted by sameh

Not mine-nauticus

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Which is why I started my post with the word 'Most'

[sameh]

Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

Yup, Lectrotabs

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[sameh]

[QUOTE=Lee argyle;746778]

Originally Posted by sameh

Not mine-nauticus[/QUOTE
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Which is why I started my post with the word 'Most'

I like to be on the minority unique group side [emoji12]

[Phil M]

Regarding your original question, and now knowing you have fixed tabs, I'd say to fit an aux over the tab you will either need to adjust or remove the tab to lower the aux, or you will need a stand off bracket to push the aux back away from the transom. A fixed bracket would do the job but you will want a VERY sturdy one as they rarely seem designed for the high stresses of bouncing a heavy aux on a rib in rough seas. I had an adjustable one and it was really not good. I had to strap the engine to the A frame and transom eyes to stop if bouncing, which would have eventually led to damage to the aux, bracket and transom.

Phil M

[sameh]

Originally Posted by Phil M

Regarding your original question, and now knowing you have fixed tabs, I'd say to fit an aux over the tab you will either need to adjust or remove the tab to lower the aux, or you will need a stand off bracket to push the aux back away from the transom. A fixed bracket would do the job but you will want a VERY sturdy one as they rarely seem designed for the high stresses of bouncing a heavy aux on a rib in rough seas. I had an adjustable one and it was really not good. I had to strap the engine to the A frame and transom eyes to stop if bouncing, which would have eventually led to damage to the aux, bracket and transom.

Phil M

Thanks phil
Tou mentioned three phrases i am not sure i understand completely:
Stand off bracket, fixed bracket and adjustable.
I understand that the "convertable" such as first one in picture wont last long.
Anyway, i will take picture for already made bracket i have that may be used. It is bullet proof made of fiber. Looking like second one attached .
Will have to know how to fit it exactly as the traingular hypalon patch connecting transom to tube at each corner may need some modification..anyway about the how queztion when boat is here i will post some pictures to discuss the how to mount issue and get your offer.

Originally Posted by Phil M

Regarding your original question, and now knowing you have fixed tabs, I'd say to fit an aux over the tab you will either need to adjust or remove the tab to lower the aux, or you will need a stand off bracket to push the aux back away from the transom. A fixed bracket would do the job but you will want a VERY sturdy one as they rarely seem designed for the high stresses of bouncing a heavy aux on a rib in rough seas. I had an adjustable one and it was really not good. I had to strap the engine to the A frame and transom eyes to stop if bouncing, which would have eventually led to damage to the aux, bracket and transom.

Phil M

Originally Posted by Phil M

Regarding your original question, and now knowing you have fixed tabs, I'd say to fit an aux over the tab you will either need to adjust or remove the tab to lower the aux, or you will need a stand off bracket to push the aux back away from the transom. A fixed bracket would do the job but you will want a VERY sturdy one as they rarely seem designed for the high stresses of bouncing a heavy aux on a rib in rough seas. I had an adjustable one and it was really not good. I had to strap the engine to the A frame and transom eyes to stop if bouncing, which would have eventually led to damage to the aux, bracket and transom.

Phil M