Trim Tabs

Tigrr2

Recruit
Joined
Jul 10, 2004
Messages
3
Hi,

I'm a new owner of a 2006 Bayliner 24.5 Cruiser Sunbridge and I would like to know more on how trim tabs are used. My last boat didn't have trim tabs I was looking for any bit of help I can get.

Thanks Debbie
 

Kevin70

Petty Officer 1st Class
Joined
May 24, 2006
Messages
342
Re: Trim Tabs

They are useful in helping your boat get up on plane faster and stay on plane at slower speeds. Also if your having a problem with the boat listing from side to side while you are on plane, they will help balance you out. The smart tabs are not controlable like the hydrolic tabs, but they are way cheaper. You can check those out at [color=red]http://www.nauticusinc.com/smart_tabs.htm[/color]
 

dmarkvid2

Chief Petty Officer
Joined
Nov 29, 2005
Messages
478
Re: Trim Tabs

If you have alot of people sitting on one side of the boat while its underway, the trim tab will level off the boat to zero degrees.
 

sid the squid

Seaman
Joined
Aug 7, 2005
Messages
64
Re: Trim Tabs

I've got a 21' bayliner cuddy and the smart tabs did wonders for the boat. It not only gets on plane faster but is much more stable at all speeds. I still do not understand why boats do not come equipped with them.
 
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