Trim tab question

[willieboy]

I have a '94 Larson 19.5' boat with a Volvo 5.0FL and a SX outdrive. One of the things I noticed with this outdrive is there is no trim tab, just a plug where the trim tab goes. Is this normal, or should there be a tab. I downloaded the manual, and it shows the tab and the installation procedures. So, are all outdrives supposed to have a trim tab, or do some lack them? And why would one outdrive have them, and another not.

 

[bear_69cuda]

Re: Trim tab question

I've also noticed that... My outdrive has one... But am curious about this as well... Maybe it makes a difference depending on the set-up, or how much power/weight ratio the boat has...

 

[bigbob_FTW]

Re: Trim tab question

if you have power steering, you will have no trim tab. No need.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Trim tab question

Ayuh,... Big Bob's got it,...

P/Steering,... No Tab....

 

[willieboy]

Re: Trim tab question

THANKS ALL!!

I have power steering so that makes sense. I always thought they were there to counter the inertia from the rotation of the prop. I am pretty sure my folks '87 Baja Islander 20' has one even though it has power steering, but that boat is the epitome of overkill.