Need Smart Tabs Installation Pictures for New Website

Jdeagro

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Stevens;<br /><br />Good Thought, and we will be setting up a link for Iboats. Thanks! please forward your e-mail i have a question for you ( john@nauticusinc.com )
 

Richard Petersen

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nautiJohn. I have a 2002 Chaparrel 186 SSI 5.0L. It is a 54mph boat clean bottom and 1 person. Problem is fast summer slime and fresh water weed bottom. Speed drops to 48 and full tuck in is needed to climb out slowly. Will the tabs mask the problem of hole shot/ time and not make the boat "squirrely" at a clean 54 mph? Thanks.
 

CalicoKid

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John, I was kidding about the free tabs, but you know that already because you saw the :D :D :D <br /><br />If I had SmartTabs I'd send you all the photos you want. Take care, Calico.
 

LubeDude

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Originally posted by nautiJohn:<br /> Lubedude; Call me, I lost your telephone number - sorry!<br /><br />John
I have your # at the shop, I will try and get to you tomorrow.
 

Jcrain

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WOW! Looks like I stirred a hornets nest. However, I still stand by my statement of free advertising. IF I had a set of Smart Tabs and IF I felt that they were the the greastest thing since sliced bread, the only advertising I would do for them is if someone asked how I liked the and who made them I would tell them, and, I would give them a honest answer. However, I would NOT hang a sign out that read, "Smart Tabs are GREAT!! Buy a set Today!"<br /> As far as support from the "Head Cheese", No, I have not personally talked to the head of General Motors, or Walmart. I have, on numermous times talked to the head cheeses of smaller companies. The fact that John will work with you to get the tabs working correctly/ most efficiently is a mark in the plus column.<br /> I don't think that I have knocked his product. If I have, then I apologize, because I have not used the product therefore I am not qualified to judge it. I'm just saying that if I spend the $$ for a set, and rig them to my boat and have to adjust/play with them to get the most out of them, then I feel I should be paid for the time spent, and not have someone else use my work to sell thier product to someone else with the same boat/motor combination as mine.<br /> There is a difference between ME telling you how I set them up, and someone else using my experience, trials and errors, testing, etc., to sell thier product.<br />If I have offended anyone, and that includes NautiJohn, then I am sorry, it's not what I intended to do. I am sure, from reading posts from people that have them, they are a good product.
 

BillP

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I'm a small business owner and use customer pics to promote my products too. There is nothing unusual about it...same as using references. However, it's about business. All "free advice" is aimed at educating consumers to know if they need or want to buy MY product. It's all in the name of selling. If references or pics help me as a marketing tool I have no problem negotiating prices. <br /><br />
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tommays

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the WHOLE point of this forum is to help each other with things we learned<br /><br />if its tweaking trim tabs why would anybody not want to share what they learned and make it easery for the next guy<br /><br />your helping a fellow boater make there boat better<br /><br /><br />tommmays
 

Jdeagro

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Cyclops2;<br /><br />I am not saying that you should not keep the hull clean, and in fact would recommend that you either pull the boat once a month or have a diver clean it. That said, the purpose of the trim tabs is to change the hull design (as needed) to compensate for the changing conditions of weight, balance, speed etc. Yes they will make a significant improvement.
 

Jdeagro

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For those individuals who feel we should pay for or otherwise compensate for the photos from users of Smart Tabs, I say that it is a matter of personal opinion. Frankly I never thought much about it. If you all feel I am trying to take advantage of you then I am sorry. <br /><br />The idea was simply to provide a place for customers to view other boat installations which may make their job easier, and our ability to "explain" better. Please understand that it is near impossible to cover all of the various transom designs, and issues of additional devices on the transom, and methods of tiedowns. We could not afford it.<br /><br />If you wish to send a picture of your boat we would appreciate the effort, and if not we are very happy you bought our product and hope that it meets all of your expectations and more.<br /><br />I have always felt that the contract of purchase is the exchange of money (goods or servcices) for the product (goods or service), and if both parties provide what is expected and promoted then there is no "Thank You" necessary. When we get a few "attaboys" we are thankfull, and it provides the motivation to work harder. <br /><br />So Thank you all who have given a few "attaboys" and we will continue to work at providing the best we can.
 

ufm82

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John,<br /> If I can get a good picture of the tabs on my boat now I will e-mail it to you. I'll try to do that tonight. <br /><br /> But, the reason I am posting is to thank you for the package. I like it and will use it this weekend while boating in Tennessee. Maybe I can drum up a bit of business for you.<br /><br />UFM82
 

boatster

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Hi John,<br /><br />would you like a pic of my rib? How big do you want the photo? I will try and find a good one for you. Your product is very solid. Thanks for all your help.<br /><br />Boatster
 

Jdeagro

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All pictures are usefull, and Thanks Again!
 

txswinner

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and I thunk boaters were friendly and wanted to share.
 

CntrySngr

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Originally posted by nautiJohn:<br /> All pictures are usefull, and Thanks Again!
I haven't purchased mine yet, but if and when I do, I will share! I don't have any problem giving you a hand.
 

Jdeagro

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Steven;<br /><br />Thank you and use the ST1290-60 when you are ready.
 

CntrySngr

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Originally posted by nautiJohn:<br /> Steven;<br /><br />Thank you and use the ST1290-60 when you are ready.
Will do...I just ordered a GPS and Fish Finder, so I may wait a month. I'll call and get them ordered soon though! I am going to get those ratchet straps too, but I have to be careful now that I will have a Transducer back there.
 

phatmanmike

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john, you can not argue with the fact that without this free forum, i WOULD NOT have bought your product. its free advertising whether it was intentional or not!<br /><br />i love your product and would buy them again, but my point is 100 percent undeniable!
 

hise

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BillP,<br /><br />Never thought mounting tabs on a truck before... looks like those blue tabs are mounted a little too far forward though<br /><br />:) :) :)
 

Ron G

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john just curious would tabs help on a bass boat?would it take out some of the chime walk or would it help with the holeshot thanks
 
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