Do I need trim tabs on my 23' Marquis?
 

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Mon, 08 Jan 2007 18:28:46 -0500, Wayne.B
wrote:

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=

Well, there's fun - then there's stupid.

Then there is fun
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt8xsyP98b8

Do I need trim tabs on my 23' Marquis?
 

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:

That's about right actually.

Which brings up the whole subject if you need them or not. I don't
think you do unless you are unduly concerned about side-to-side
trim issues.


I think thats the way, Tom.

yes, I'll give it a good run in various conditions, see whats
happening, and go from there.