trim tabs on a bayliner

[proshadetree]

I have a 1988 bayliner capri cuddy 1952.She has a 305 omc cobra.Runs great pulls on plane fast.The problem Im having is water coming in the vent holes.This only happens when hard acceleration or pulling tube or skier.I know for a fact she isnt water logged.Rebuilt with no foam and drains running back to the bilge.It has a 14 1/2 19 prop and tacs out at 5200 speedometer shows 50 to 55 depending on water being run on.Will a hydrofoil or trim tabs work to keep back end out of water?

Thanks for any help.

 

[redone4x4]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

my blower vents are above the rubrail on my 19. thats weird, seems like yours should be up higher. this is the best pic I have.....

 

[alumi numb]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

unscrew and turn them around.
looks like spray should slide over then.
maybe hydrofoil on the lower unit?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

you are stern heavy to begin with, put a set of smart tabs on it, to get the tail up.

 

[nlain]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

Smart Tabs all the way.

 

[southtexas]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

Hey redone, is there a child flipping us off in the pic of your boat? If so, awesome!

 

[proshadetree]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

I think my swim ladder will be in the way of a set of smart tabs.What about a hydrofoil or whale tale?

 

[proshadetree]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

I went with a stingray.Will post back what happens as soon as its in the water

 

[redone4x4]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

Hey redone, is there a child flipping us off in the pic of your boat? If so, awesome!

haha no...thats me, my sister, and my then 5 yr old tryin to wave. I just took a hydrofoil off my boat, im getting ready to get SmartTabs for it. the foil didnt do much for it, and I got a little paranoid about putting extra stress on the outdrive. It depends on the boat though, it might work for ya. Im figuring thats what you mean by "stingray".

 

[jack1130]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

Redone - my first thought was the kid is flipping the bird also. My kind of kid...give him a high-five for me!

 

[proshadetree]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

Went with a stingray on the outdrive the less intrusive first.Works as stated I love it.Now I got an esa switch sticking.Fix one break two.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

unscrew and turn them around.
looks like spray should slide over then.
maybe hydrofoil on the lower unit?

I think he's right, look at Red Ones boat, his are different.

 

[redone4x4]

Re: trim tabs on a bayliner

it looks like they are acting more as water scoops then blower vents. I still say they are too low, but not much that can be done about that. It should only be those 6 screws on each to turn em around.