Thanks for the post. I'm anxiously waiting for more results.
I've hesitated spending the money for Smart Tabs, thinking I'd be
disappointed I didn't spend more money to get Bennets. My 19' bowrider's OK
with a hydrofoil, but I'd like to relieve the drive of that stress.
I'd also like to know if Smart Tabs help lateral balance. When I have one of
my heavy weight friends along, they really cause my boat to lean when they
change seats.

"RichG" wrote in message
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Quick Smart Tab Report

I purchased some Smart Tabs for my Carolina Skiff 16.
My 16 STD ( 40 hp Yamaha 2 cycle) has not really had much of a problem
getting up quickly, but I was not prepared for what happened this morning.

I punched the throttle and tried to count the number of seconds to flat
out
planing. Well, I couldn't get to the number ONE before she was up and
flat.
After a quick run, with speeds over 30 mph, I brought her in and tried to
adjust the Tab pressure to something lighter.

Loosening and re-tightening the bolt(s) was an easy two minute job, while
I
stood in ankle deep water.

Boom...off she went again. I'm not certain that I noticed anything
different, other than she was up fast and planing before I could count any
numbers at all.

Unfortunately, my engine decided to bog down and give me signs of trouble
right then. It will be in the shop tomorrow to find out what that was all
about.

I did not have, in my two runs, a chance to remove the tabs and run a
direct
comparison run. Nor did I have time to take my hydrofoil off and run a
comparison run.

So, this is what I guess they call "anecdotal" evidence. The tabs
performed
beyond my expectations. More data and testing will be reported when I
get
the boat back from the shop.

My initial experience was very positive and I'm now thinking about a set
for
my El Pescador! regards, RichG


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RichG manager, Carolina Skiff Owners Group on MSN
http://groups.msn.com/CarolinaSkiffOwners