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Stan Major
Joined: 20 Feb 2013 Posts: 195 City/Region: DeLand
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2013
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: The Pegstan
Photos: The Pegstan
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 6:32 am Post subject: Smart Tabs SX |
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Anyone have experience with this product from Nauticus? I would like to install them on my 16 Cruiser which already has permatrim installed on the Honda 40. _________________ Stan Major (386) 785-4396
2013 C-Dory Cruiser 16
Fishing out of New Smyrna/Edgewater Florida |
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getzold
Joined: 12 Nov 2005 Posts: 64 City/Region: Annapolis
State or Province: MD
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Photos: Wee Wine
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:56 am Post subject: Smart Tabs |
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Morning all,
I have installed the smart tabs on my 19' Angler. I also have the permatrims installed.
The permatrims helped keep the nose down pretty well, but adding the smart tabs completed the deal. I am very happy with them.
I also installed a system (taken from pg.13 on this installation manual - http://www.fishing-boats.info/Tabsmanual.pdf ) to retract the tabs while going downwind in waves and/or maneuvering at slow speed.
They definitely add drag to the boat and impact top speed a few knots, but we now have a smooth ride through the steep chop of the Chesapeake and I can see over the bow without having to sit on a cushion. _________________ Gerry Etzold
1993 16 Angler - Wee Wine - Sold 2010
2002 Monk 36 - Monk's Vineyard - Sold June 2013
1993 19 Angler - Wee Wine 2
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20803 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:25 pm Post subject: |
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My personal feeling, is although smart tabs help some boats to get on a plane, and give stern lift, the manually activated tabs (Bennet, Boat Leveler, Lenco) are far more versatile and give you lots more utility. You can balance the boat from side to side, you can trim for the best fuel economy and ride. The "smart tabs"--which are not really "smart" at all, just cannot do this. Spend a few more bucks and get the system which will give you the most. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 12:42 pm Post subject: |
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No particular experience with "Smart Tab" but a long time ago, seems like a few lifetimes, when I was in college, we had a ski boat that somebody had put fixed tabs on. The boat did not handle well and always put up huge amounts of spray out to the sides. (Now I know about driving the bow down, and the results.) Eventually we pulled the tabs off, and added what I remember to be like a dolphin fin on the OB. Changed the boat completely.
I have a pair of Lenco tabs on SleepyC and love them, particularly for the versatility. I would second what Bob says. It is worth the investment in a better ride.
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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T.R. Bauer
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 1726 City/Region: Wasilla
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Whisperer
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 2:45 pm Post subject: |
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I honestly would chose not having anything rather than having smart tabs. Sure, they push the bow down when going slow and help get you no step, but as your speed increases the leverage from water pressure forces them back in the neutral position. That's just how they work and there are a lot of time that is not what you want at all. They also don't adjust (at least easy) for left to right adjustments. I would spend a bit more and get adjustable trim tabs with gauges at the helm station. |
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redbaronace
Joined: 29 Aug 2012 Posts: 581 City/Region: Puget Sound
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Photos: redbaronace (Name TBD)
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Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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We had these Nauticus smart tabs on a 19' Arima a few years ago. It really did help the boat to ride more smoothly through the waters. There is a manual adjustment you can make to account for weight on the boat. This can only be done when you are not on the water.
We had a port side mounted kicker so that side was more heavy. We adjusted that side one notch further from neutral and it balanced the boats weight.
While they are not as versatile as adjustable trim tabs, many on the Arima forums liked them. Our experience with them was very favorable. If I were to do it again, I might opt for electronically adjustable trim tabs. |
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Stan Major
Joined: 20 Feb 2013 Posts: 195 City/Region: DeLand
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2013
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: The Pegstan
Photos: The Pegstan
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 6:36 am Post subject: |
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Very interesting opinions. I appreciate all of the input. My usual style is hear about an idea, buy it, have it installed and "live with it". In my old age I'm finding the patience to seek out some advice, do some research and make a decision that will work for me. There always seems to be pros and cons. Thanks again for your advice. |
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My IRA
Joined: 18 Dec 2003 Posts: 233 City/Region: Springfield
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2013
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Aidiam
Photos: My IRA
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Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2014 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Smart Tabs worked extremely well on our 17' Arima and the company offers great support. On a boat over 20', Hydraulic or electric would be a better choice. For use on a 16' C-Dory, the Smart Tabs would perform well and are easy to install (watch torque on the mounting screws). _________________ Jerry and Helen
1984 Arima Explorer sold 1985
1985 Arima 17 SR sold 1992
1992 C-Dory 22 Cruiser sold 8/96
1992 OLympic 26XLF Sold 10/2000
1989 Arima 19 SR sold 2003
2004 C-Dory 25 sold 10/05
1992 Bounty 25 Offshore Pilot sold 6/2010
2006 Arima 17 SC sold 9/2012
2013 C-Dory 23 Venture |
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