Smart Tabs Install - yet Another

bhammer

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See the picture... I am going to install tabs this weekend but I think the transducer will have to be relocated. I plan to mount the tabs as far outboard as possible (marked) but I am not sure where to remount the transducer. Can I just mount that inboard of the tab and plug the old holes? I plan to fill the holes with some polyester resin / ballons and then use some gelcoat repair stuff I have for the final color match. I may have to relocate the tiedowns as well. Thoughts?
 

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Re: Smart Tabs Install - yet Another

Move the tabs more outboard than your indicated spot. Don't worry about overlapping the strake. Then move the transducer inboard a few inches away from the tab.
 

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Re: Smart Tabs Install - yet Another

like this
 

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Re: Smart Tabs Install - yet Another

See the picture... I am going to install tabs this weekend but I think the transducer will have to be relocated. I plan to mount the tabs as far outboard as possible (marked) but I am not sure where to remount the transducer. Can I just mount that inboard of the tab and plug the old holes? I plan to fill the holes with some polyester resin / ballons and then use some gelcoat repair stuff I have for the final color match. I may have to relocate the tiedowns as well. Thoughts?
Maybe its just the picture but your lower unite fin looks bent.
 

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Re: Smart Tabs Install - yet Another

Thanks John. I have attached another picture. Would you set them as indicated in the port or starboard markings? Also, I sent you and Greg and email earlier today with some other questions.

Edit: Never mind... I see other people have quicker fingers than me. :)
 

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Re: Smart Tabs Install - yet Another

Maybe its just the picture but your lower unite fin looks bent.

Good catch. It's bent ever so slightly. It doesn't affect anything so I left it alone instead of braking it off trying to fix it.
 
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