What are you wanting to accomplish with the trim tabs?
Here are ones on a similar boat -- same as mine -- just no thruhull exhaust.
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:03 am ] |
| Post subject: | Volvo trim tabs |
Has ANY one sean OR used the new (came out in 2005) Volvo trim tabs? http://www.volvopentastore.com/Trim-tab ... _id.344738 |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
Seen them on several boats. An aquaintance of mine in Maryland has them on his 320SY. He loves them. |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 11:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
Thats what I keep finding! Everyone that has it loves it, but pricey. Thanks |
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| Author: | DaleG [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
What are you wanting to accomplish with the trim tabs? Here are ones on a similar boat -- same as mine -- just no thruhull exhaust.
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| Author: | erictheblonde [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 2:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
So Dale, how much of a difference did you notice with the tabs? |
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| Author: | DaleG [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
The tabs function as they should --- First -- they can make planing quicker -- if you have 8-10 people on board, any less and the Volvo DP pops out quickly anyway. Second -- you can stay on plane at a slower speed -- useful in salt water in large rolling waves. Third -- you can adjust for side to side variances, such as where people are sitting -- just tap the approproate tab. ------- Finally -- what they DO NOT DO --- they do nothing for top speed or for porposing when trying to get the drive trim higher. |
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| Author: | DaleG [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
One quick addition -- in normal smooth conditions they do nothing for improving gas usage. I have a fuel sensor linked to my chartplotter GPS through a NMEA2000 network. I therefore see fuel usage in MPG or GPH on my screen whenever I want. The best mileage is with tabs fully up -- and drives trimmed out just the right ammount to raise the bow slightly. Just as you would expect -- the only difference is I know when I get my best mileage for any load or speed because I easily see it and can adjust the boat for it. |
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| Author: | Swansea [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
I noticed a few posts on trim tabs lately and apologize if I'm hijacking or diverting this thread, but I noticed from DaleG's transom shot that the tabs are located immediately adjacent to the outdrive. I've also seen shots where the tabs are located on the pods themselves. When I installed my Smart Tabs, everything I read said to install them as far outboard as possible, so I put them on the edge of the pods on my Sundowner 205. Right or wrong? |
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| Author: | Cap'n Morgan [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
Swansea wrote: I noticed a few posts on trim tabs lately and apologize if I'm hijacking or diverting this thread, but I noticed from DaleG's transom shot that the tabs are located immediately adjacent to the outdrive. I've also seen shots where the tabs are located on the pods themselves. When I installed my Smart Tabs, everything I read said to install them as far outboard as possible, so I put them on the edge of the pods on my Sundowner 205. Right or wrong? Right, if your hull/pod shape allows it. The farther out the better. Here is an oldy but goody from Dale. http://www.boatdesign.net/forums/powerb ... 11525.html If you look at the stern/pods/hull design of the 2003 240H, it's tough to mount them anywhere but where Dale did. 
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| Author: | erictheblonde [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
Anyone think I got a good deal on the boat? |
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| Author: | StirCrazy [ Wed Mar 30, 2011 7:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
If you're happy with the price then it's a great deal! Tell the wife we said it was an awesome deal. And Cap'n has a great memory for pulling stuff from 2006 BoatDesign.com! |
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| Author: | Paul I. [ Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Volvo trim tabs |
DaleG wrote: The tabs function as they should --- First -- they can make planing quicker -- if you have 8-10 people on board, any less and the Volvo DP pops out quickly anyway. Second -- you can stay on plane at a slower speed -- useful in salt water in large rolling waves. Third -- you can adjust for side to side variances, such as where people are sitting -- just tap the approproate tab. ------- Finally -- what they DO NOT DO --- they do nothing for top speed or for porposing when trying to get the drive trim higher. I would not have a boat without tabs. I have tried the smart tabs, and I must say, they work. Better on some boats then others. Yes, I agree with you Dale on the above. I have never seen anything like the Volvo tabs. So I thought I would put this post out and see what comes back. |
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