On Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:18:03 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

To me, slower planing speed in choppy water is the biggest single
benefit. Tabs help to keep the bow down and the stern up which keeps
the boat moving through the chop without a lot of slamming around.

But that's the fun part!!!

There was a guy south of here in Marco Island who slammed is boat off
a wave once too often last weekend:

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2007/...lities/?latest

http://www.nbc-2.com/articles/readar...d=10484&z=3&p=