Trim tabs in reverse.

[mhlbnghm]

Been thinking about Smart Tabs for my 19' boat but have a concern about trim tabs in general. I'm in & out of the dock slip a lot during the day. What does backing the boat up do to the tabs? Does it put a lot of stress on them? Does it effect what little reverse steering I have to start with?
Figure it's better to ask now than later!

MB

 

[Searay 150merc]

Re: Trim tabs in reverse.

I just installed smart tabs on my boat and have not noticed anything different when running in reverse. The tabs completely improve the performance of the boat, you won't be disappointed.

 

[Jdeagro]

Re: Trim tabs in reverse.

Does the boat have a jet drive?

I doubt that you will back up fast enough to make this a problem.

 

[nlain]

Re: Trim tabs in reverse.

I back into the beach all the time and have no problems, mine are the stainless steel version, do not think it would hurt the composite version either, as John said you are probably not going to back up that fast. I have been to places that I had to back in to the dock/slip and had no problems there either. Oh and going forward you will wonder why it took you so long to get them, they do everything advertised.

 

[Tahoe 55]

Re: Trim tabs in reverse.

I just installed smart tabs on my boat and have not noticed anything different when running in reverse. The tabs completely improve the performance of the boat, you won't be disappointed.

I 100% agree.

 

[ckone0814]

Re: Trim tabs in reverse.

tabs are my next purchase and this may be a dumb question, but, don't they interfere with tie downs?

 

[Tahoe 55]

Re: Trim tabs in reverse.

Guess it depends on where you're tie downs are?
Mine don't interfere...

 

[southtexas]

Re: Trim tabs in reverse.

I don't think the tabs make a difference when in reverse. Given that I have a wide bodied flatbottom, my control at low speed is terrible to start with, and doesn't get worse with the tabs.

However, as everyone pointed out, they make a HUGE difference in performance while underway.