I just sent this in to the Nauticus web site but thought I would try here also since there seems to be quite a bit of experience.
I have been considering getting Smart tabs for over a year now and still have a few questions. My hesitation is that I really don't want to drill a bunch of holes in my transom or fill in a bunch of holes. I considered a hydofoil but have gotten conflicting opinions as to how they work for porpoising and a smoother ride. I have a Crestliner CMV 1750 with 115 Yamaha 4S. I really love the boat and gets 45-50mph at WOT but a rough ride and significant porpoising at times. I added wedges per recommendation of my dealer (who is now out of business....so I am sort of on my own now) which helped some but when crossing waves etc and because of the light weight of the boat, I still get some porpoising and a rough ride. My questions are as follows:
1) I know the measurements are 12' x 9' for what I need (1290/60) but is that 12" wide or in depth. As you can see, my speedometer and depth finder may be in the way and I really don't want to have to move things and fill in a bunch of holes.
2) Have you had any problems with the stabilizer pads pulling out of the transom? How secure?
3) As you can see I have the wedges in place.....should I remove these if I purchase the Smart tabs?
4) Do you think a hydrofoil would work....I know I shouldn't be asking you that question but since I am in the educational aspect at present....thought I would take a chance.
5) Will I loose any top end and will the tabs give me a smoother more stable ride????
6) Is there a way I can remove the wedges if necessary in my garage without an engine lift since my dealer is not available?
Thank you for taking the time to help me.
Glen McCleary
I have been considering getting Smart tabs for over a year now and still have a few questions. My hesitation is that I really don't want to drill a bunch of holes in my transom or fill in a bunch of holes. I considered a hydofoil but have gotten conflicting opinions as to how they work for porpoising and a smoother ride. I have a Crestliner CMV 1750 with 115 Yamaha 4S. I really love the boat and gets 45-50mph at WOT but a rough ride and significant porpoising at times. I added wedges per recommendation of my dealer (who is now out of business....so I am sort of on my own now) which helped some but when crossing waves etc and because of the light weight of the boat, I still get some porpoising and a rough ride. My questions are as follows:
1) I know the measurements are 12' x 9' for what I need (1290/60) but is that 12" wide or in depth. As you can see, my speedometer and depth finder may be in the way and I really don't want to have to move things and fill in a bunch of holes.
2) Have you had any problems with the stabilizer pads pulling out of the transom? How secure?
3) As you can see I have the wedges in place.....should I remove these if I purchase the Smart tabs?
4) Do you think a hydrofoil would work....I know I shouldn't be asking you that question but since I am in the educational aspect at present....thought I would take a chance.
5) Will I loose any top end and will the tabs give me a smoother more stable ride????
6) Is there a way I can remove the wedges if necessary in my garage without an engine lift since my dealer is not available?
Thank you for taking the time to help me.
Glen McCleary
