trim tabs

gtx4

Cadet
Joined
Feb 14, 2002
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Beyond load balancing and getting out of the hole quicker, is there an advantage of speed or mpg at higher rpm's using trim tabs? or do they just introduce drag? :confused:
 

araiha

Petty Officer 2nd Class
Joined
Sep 8, 2001
Messages
121
Re: trim tabs

Yes, they will improve tope end (varies on the boat) and fuel efficiency will improve (varies per boat). The largest tabs you can get are the generally accepted procedure. Go to the bennett trim tab web site, they have lots of good info. The tabs help you get on plane faster (stern lift on boat). Once you get there put the tabs in a position that essentially makes them extensions of the the hull, which is where they add the most to efficiency.
 
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