Re: Smart tabs
The actual install is quite easy. I put these on my boat just recently...few days ago. I used a cordless drill. Which I already had, along with a nice selection of drill bits. I had a builders(contractors type) fiberglass triangle--square. I also used scotch tape, the clear gift wrap tape to tape over the construction area so I could mark on the back of my boat without leaving permanent lines. I also used this tape to hold my template in place with as well. When I cut out the drilling template I laminated it with clear laminate material so I could tape it in place with the scotch tape. This was nice cause there wasn't any worry of accidentally tearing it up. Once I had gathered up all my tools and needed equipment, including a second set of hands(my son), installation was very easy and took less than an hour including my philosophy of measuring twice and drilling once. The hardest part of this install for me was to drill holes in the transom of a one year old boat. But after the first hole was drilled the rest were easy. If you do it let us know how it went. I have read everything posted about smart tabs that I can.
Good luck,
Wes
Oh yeah, the folks at Nauticus will help you in any way they can...Belive it!!!!
Wes
Edit-- I forgot to mention I used a #3 phillips screwdriver, two half inch wrenches, and a sharpe marker. You could use a ratchet with half inch socket in leu of the second wrench. Being a real mechanic I NEVER recommend using a crescent wrench in place of a real wrench or socket. Only exception being hydraulic lines--but a line wrench is best.
