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jman
PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 12:57 pm 
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Anyone have these on an 03 Horizon 180 or similar with 4.3GL engine? Which is better Smart tabs or hydrofoil? Also, are they even needed or worth it? What would be a good place to mount the Smart Tabs as the ladder gets in the way? Thanks.
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Paul I.
PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:02 pm 
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Smart tabs!! You want to mount the tabs as far out as possable. Go to the Smart Tab web site and see the "docs" on this.
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Cap'n Morgan
PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 2:21 pm 
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Hydrofoil. Cheaper and very effective on your size boat.

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EvilZ
PostPosted: Fri Jun 10, 2011 4:06 pm 
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I'd be surprised if you need either - Do you have problems getting on a plane now?

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Walt
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My old 18' er (1992 4.3L Merc) was that way. I just put the cooler in the bow, and that kept most of the peeps there. No prob's after that! Are you having the same issues with bow-rise, or other more detailed problems.

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robbo3
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Neither. Try a 4 blade prop to reduce wandering and increase hole shot as well as reducing the speed required to stay on plane.

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ridepate
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robbo3 wrote:
Neither. Try a 4 blade prop to reduce wandering and increase hole shot as well as reducing the speed required to stay on plane.

Agree, Prop it right, no worries. Fool-Foils are just that.......Similar to Snake-Oils.......

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captkevin
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If you are going to add something go smart tabs. Everyone I know that has them is very happy.
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