Smart Tabs Installed on Chap 236SSi

[QC]

Did this today on a friend's Chaparral 236 SSi. Took about an hour and a half. This is the first set of Smart Tabs for me, but I have done three other sets of trim tabs. I am not squeamish about drilling transoms. If you are, it will just take you the extra time that you will stare at it <br /><br />

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<br /><br />NautiJohn was helpful with selection which began back on this thread.<br /><br /> Selection thread

 

[KaGee]

Re: Smart Tabs Installed on Chap 236SSi

Looks great. Did you buy the blems??

 

[Bondo]

Re: Smart Tabs Installed on Chap 236SSi

Looks Pretty Good,...........<br /><br />Why didn't you Go Wider,...??.. The Trailer,.??

 

[RubberFrog]

Re: Smart Tabs Installed on Chap 236SSi

I loved 'em on my old bayliner.

 

[QC]

Re: Smart Tabs Installed on Chap 236SSi

Yes, they are the blems and I could not imagine them being a whole lot better.<br /><br />I wanted to go out wider, but the radius into that humongous molded in swimstep made it tough. Considering the asymmetrical bracketry I was worried about getting too close to that radius on the starboard side. Not wanting to completely straddle the strake had an impact on my decision as well.<br /><br />I think they will be perfect for this guy and this boat. He is definitely a turnkey and go kinda guy, so the passive nature of these tabs should work well for him. The boat just has a slight tendency to porpoise at high speeds with a load. Probably won't test it though for a few more weeks. I'll post an update then.<br /><br />Edit: ooops you can't see the strake in the pics above, this pic shows the radius and the strake a little better:<br /><br />