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Thank you @1948Isaac - what kind/name brand of tabs did you end up buying?

I've looked at the Lectrotab and Volvos.
 

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Love this video.
 

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@1948Isaac @2nazt - Would yall please post a few pics of install process of the trim tabs? They are on my (winter time) mod list as well but would love to see how your install goes.

Thank you very much
@Bruce @Bennie @2nazt Here are a few pics of my tabs.... hopefully there will be some nasty seas to test them out this weekend and see how much of a difference the ride will be with the tabs. @Andy S I am ready for AbacosTaps.jpg
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@1948Isaac Great looking install! Looking forward to hearing about your findings with those.
I like how they sit flush with the hull in spite of a pretty extreme angle.
 

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@1948Isaac, are those LectroTabs? Did you spec the dimensions and bends?
 

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@1948Isaac, are those LectroTabs? Did you spec the dimensions and bends?
They are the Lenco TT 12 X 12 NS. I been talking to lenco for a bit and after sending them photos of my hull etc , they recommended those. They came with an led indicator switch
 

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@1948Isaac looks great can't wait for the test report. Hope to see them next weekend also.
 

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@1948Isaac

We need pics of your arm after working through the cup holder holes. :)

I wish there were a better place for the actuators. Seems like Isaac jumping a wave could snap the tabs over center of the actuator toggle. (i.e. A 90 deg angle of the tab to actuator angle would be ideal as opposed to 160 deg-ish) Not to mention the rearward stress pushing at the rearmost actuator attachment point.

Note: I have never heard of tabs snapping over center on a Yamaha. But if anyone could do it, I think Isaac could. Lol.
 

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@McMark

If I understand correctly.
He could add some rubber stoppers at the end of the trim tab to prevent that...
 

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They are the Lenco TT 12 X 12 NS. I been talking to lenco for a bit and after sending them photos of my hull etc , they recommended those. They came with an led indicator switch
I am interested to see how the upper inflection differs the ride compared to @Bruce tabs with the fins.
 

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I am interested to see how the upper inflection differs the ride compared to @Bruce tabs with the fins.
I was thinking the same. I believe mine provide a "keel" like effect even when fully up. I believe that @1948Isaac's may create less drag.
 

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@McMark

If I understand correctly.
He could add some rubber stoppers at the end of the trim tab to prevent that...
@tim h That would work. If Isaac doesn't end up with any problems with the install none of us should worry. I know I run more conservatively.
 

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@1948Isaac - how did the sea trial go? Did you notice any improvement with the tabs?
 

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@1948Isaac looks great can't wait for the test report. Hope to see them next weekend also.
I went out last weekend , and they work great but the water was like glass that day, no chop at all, i would like to see how much of an improvement they will make in chop water . Are you guys still going to bimini tomorrow
 
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