Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8" on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for wakeboarding.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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Space may appear to be a consideration when your tie downs cross the transom
where the trim tabs will be mounted. SmartTabs suggested I just cross the
straps from the transom tie down on one side to the trailer tie down on the
other.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
...
Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports
models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look
like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8" on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to
be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a
little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for
wakeboarding.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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The rule of thumb is to have at least one inch of trim tab span (per
side) for every foot of boat length. (Examples: 22 foot boat = no less
than 24" x 9", 36 foot boat = no less than 36" x 9"). The 9" chord
(fore to aft measurement) should be suffient unless you are limited in
space and have to go smaller than a 24x9 unit, in which case you would
need to go with 18x12 trim tabs. For trim tab sizing specs go to
http://wildblueboating.com/trim_tab_selector_page.html

Tom Buhlinger
wildblueboating.com




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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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Hmm. Thank you! I'll have to take another look before ordering the tabs ot be
sure that the tie downs won't be an issue
thanks
-j

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:59:13 -0800, "William Andersen" wrote:

Space may appear to be a consideration when your tie downs cross the transom
where the trim tabs will be mounted. SmartTabs suggested I just cross the
straps from the transom tie down on one side to the trailer tie down on the
other.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
.. .
Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports
models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look
like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8" on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to
be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a
little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for
wakeboarding.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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Trim tabs on my boat were directly in line with the tie downs. By crossing
the straps tp the other side, instead of just going straight down, they
clear the tabs.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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Hmm. Thank you! I'll have to take another look before ordering the tabs
ot be
sure that the tie downs won't be an issue
thanks
-j

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:59:13 -0800, "William Andersen"
wrote:

Space may appear to be a consideration when your tie downs cross the
transom
where the trim tabs will be mounted. SmartTabs suggested I just cross the
straps from the transom tie down on one side to the trailer tie down on
the
other.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
. ..
Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports
models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look
like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you
have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8"
on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to
be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a
little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for
wakeboarding.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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I have a 92 BlueWater cuddy runabout in need of trim tabs.

What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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I'll keep that trick in mind. Thanks
-j

On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 09:02:46 -0800, "William Andersen" wrote:

Trim tabs on my boat were directly in line with the tie downs. By crossing
the straps tp the other side, instead of just going straight down, they
clear the tabs.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
news
Hmm. Thank you! I'll have to take another look before ordering the tabs
ot be
sure that the tie downs won't be an issue
thanks
-j

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 21:59:13 -0800, "William Andersen"
wrote:

Space may appear to be a consideration when your tie downs cross the
transom
where the trim tabs will be mounted. SmartTabs suggested I just cross the
straps from the transom tie down on one side to the trailer tie down on
the
other.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
...
Thanks -- space is not really an issue; so I'll check out the sports
models; but
tehy seemed more expensive for no extra gain...

On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 22:19:00 GMT, "James" wrote:

I have a pair of the tournament tabs on my 19 1/2 bow rider. They look
like
they are the same size as the m80's but I'd like the black better. They
work great. I'd go with those m120's for a boat your size unless you
have
limited space on the transom. The m80s or tournament tabs only need 8"
on
each side. The 120s need 10". Forget the non-powered ones, you need to
be
able to move them as needed. In rough water you can put them down a
little
even at higher speeds. And I leave them all the way down for
wakeboarding.

"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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What size trim tabs should I go with?

Has anyone tried/reviewed/know of anyone with "Smart Tabs"?

Thanks
-josh


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Everyone seems to lean towards Bennett tabs -- what about "instatrim" ? they are
about 1/2 the cost.

Is the added cost of the "sport" version worth it over just regular tabs?

Thanks
-josh
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"Josh Assing" wrote in message
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Everyone seems to lean towards Bennett tabs -- what about "instatrim" ?
they are
about 1/2 the cost.

Is the added cost of the "sport" version worth it over just regular tabs?

Thanks
-josh
(sorry for so many Q's -- 1st time buying trim tabs)


I've never heard of "instatrim", but Bennett has earned customer loyalty
because of their excellent service and response when needed (which is
rare). My first old boat ... an '82 ... had a bad Bennett cylinder on one
of the tabs that I discovered two days before the boat was being picked up
for launching. It was over 10 years old. Bennett sent me a new one free,
overnight, so that I would not miss my launch appointment.

Eisboch

On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:27:45 -0800, Josh Assing
wrote:

Everyone seems to lean towards Bennett tabs -- what about "instatrim" ? they are
about 1/2 the cost.

I've never heard of Instatrim but Bennett has been around a long time
and has a well deserved reputation for excellent customer service and
standing behind their product.

On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 15:30:01 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

On 12/29/2006 2:51 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Fri, 29 Dec 2006 11:27:45 -0800, Josh Assing
wrote:

Everyone seems to lean towards Bennett tabs -- what about "instatrim" ? they are
about 1/2 the cost.

I've never heard of Instatrim but Bennett has been around a long time
and has a well deserved reputation for excellent customer service and
standing behind their product.



There are several reputable makers of trim-tabs, but Bennett's rep for
customer service seems the best.

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right-wing droolers, and general a**holes who reside in my bozo bin
includes gould, alotta fagina, montgomery_scott, wally, herring,
charles, dankrueger, elvis, fritz, robbins. There's room for more. If
you're on this list, I have the distinct pleasure of not seeing your
posts. :}

What an honor! I guess a person is looking for high praise when they post
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