Trim tabs and type of tabs

I cam across these guys on the net.
http://www.nauticusinc.com/

Has anyone used them before, they look great for tenders and smaller boats

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Really? Can't see the point

Sun, 2010-08-08 13:12

Really? Can't see the point of trim tabs that only have adjustment at time of fitting.

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your better off with ones

Sun, 2010-08-08 15:20

your better off with ones that you can adjust to what is needed.different people want different adjustments for the trim tabs, if its a bit choppy i tend to drop the nose a bit so your cutting through not bouncing and also i adjust mine all the time depending on how your travelling with the seas behind you.i would rather be in control of how my boat handles and not rely on what someone else thinks would do the job as every boat is different

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I have just fitted the QL

Sun, 2010-08-08 15:24

I have just fitted the QL trim tabs on saturday but have yet to try them

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Niiice Paul!

Sun, 2010-08-08 15:27

Niiice Paul!

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Paul, I am sure you will

Sun, 2010-08-08 15:38

Paul, I am sure you will like them.

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I only need to correct a

Sun, 2010-08-08 16:02

I only need to correct a list at speed to the Port side, due to the big transducer I have producing lift at the stern. So I'm looking at putting on a single unit on the Starboard to counter act the list.
I have read some real good report on these units today, from those in the USA that use them. And at $200 and less a set, they a lot cheaper than the convetional stuff.

I like the QL's but they pricey. I would need to save a few dollars.

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tabs

Sun, 2010-08-08 16:07

tony
cant you just fabricate something thats identical to the transducer set up and fit it opposite, that way the lift would be equal

cheers

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thats my other option, but

Sun, 2010-08-08 16:10

thats my other option, but it would not be adjustable.

we will see what I knock out of the shed on Friday night and what will work for now.

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i could do with a set of

Sun, 2010-08-08 16:23

i could do with a set of tabs, but with that big 1 kw transducer hanging off the back , there's not much room left.

i did notice on the before after video , when demonstrating the effects on porpoising , the boat without tabs seemed to be going a fair bit quicker.

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Thats a bit

Sun, 2010-08-08 16:33

Thats a bit misleading.

There are occasions, particularly when you have a crosswind, that tabs let you go faster and more smothly, than a boat without them.

Being able to get the nose down often lets you use more power down as well.

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I have been wanting a set

Sun, 2010-08-08 16:45

I have been wanting a set for some time .I know a few guys with the QL tabs and they say there great .I like the idea of no tab to catch youself on when diving of fishing Iwill give a report once I have give them a test ..

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mini kotas

Wed, 2010-08-11 00:47

very sensitive but worth there weight in gold.just dont adjust at speed lol

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thanks Solly, look just like

Wed, 2010-08-11 08:40

thanks Solly, look just like what I need.
I'll call the agents today,

cheers

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 It takes a strong fish to swim against the current. Even a dead one can float with it

"It is always in season for old men to learn." Aeschylus (525-456 BC)

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