continued on the Thread entitled "SmartTabs"

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 20:42:10 GMT, "RichG"
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I haven't been following this thread, but you can add SmartTabs for below
$200.00 ..maybe even below $150.00 depending on size ( buy the "scratch
and
dent" specials directly from the manufacturer, Nauticus ).

I have them on two smaller boats. They DO keep you on plane longer and at
lower speeds and they DO get you up on plane faster. I surely didn't buy
them for cost (fuel) savings but rather to get up and out from the
shallows.
The over-all effects of Trim Tabs ( any brand of trim tabs ) is so very
positive that I think every boatowner/manufacturer ought to consider
adding
them. --
RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners

I'm curious as to what kind of boat you have to make that claim.

On my Ranger, trim tabs would be useless because of the transom
design. On my Contender, I guarantee you that the trim tabs have
nothing to do with getting on or off plane faster or longer. Lateral
stability at speed yes - planing, no.

Trim tabs aren't the end all for planing problems which is why I asked
what kind of boat you have. They work for some, but not all.

I have a suspicion that Mike's might not be one of those.

Later,

Tom