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Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: dm2bfree on February 10, 2009, 04:22:15 PM

Title: Took off Step-N-Trim Trim Tabs when I got a place diverter, was it a bad move?
Post by: dm2bfree on February 10, 2009, 04:22:15 PM

I think I made a bonehead move.. When I initially got my place diverter a year or so ago, I took off the bolt up Step-N-Trim Tabs that were on the boat and sold them..  Now after the other issue's I've been having (in another thread here), essentially rough ride and little porpoising I think that might have made mistake even though I have the diverter?  Did I screw up and should I try to hunt down another pair?  It's a 18' Sleekcraft Rebel (1981).  There is no ride plate on the boat, although i will be putting on a loader (rock grate currently) and maybe a snoot..

They looked like these http://www.bigmouthboatsupply.com/1560501.html

Title: Re: Took off Step-N-Trim Trim Tabs when I got a place diverter, was it a bad move?
Post by: GT Jets on February 10, 2009, 06:28:40 PM

Quote from: dm2bfree on February 10, 2009, 04:22:15 PM

I think I made a bonehead move.. When I initially got my place diverter a year or so ago, I took off the bolt up Step-N-Trim Tabs that were on the boat and sold them..  Now after the other issue's I've been having (in another thread here), essentially rough ride and little porpoising I think that might have made mistake even though I have the diverter?  Did I screw up and should I try to hunt down another pair?  It's a 18' Sleekcraft Rebel (1981).  There is no ride plate on the boat, although i will be putting on a loader (rock grate currently) and maybe a snoot..

They looked like these http://www.bigmouthboatsupply.com/1560501.html

Ifn' it were me, I would hold off on the droop, if you think it porpoises now  :o ...I would get a loader or two and play around with them, I dont think those trim tabs are neccissary, look very carefully at the weight distribution (center of gravity) and where it runs best as far where the nozzle lever is (Notches up and so on), the right loader may help out with the porpoise, but the riding rough depends on why its doing so.

GT

Title: Re: Took off Step-N-Trim Trim Tabs when I got a place diverter, was it a bad move?
Post by: jet boat performance on February 14, 2009, 05:58:26 PM

Personally the "step" deals are of little use but your sleek would like some fixed cav plates (due mostly to its inherent bottom design) they couldnt hurt even with the Trim Diverter ! Tom

similar set up
(https://www.socaljetboats.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi147.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr319%2Fjetboatperformance%2Fjosh%2FDSC01283.jpg&hash=9ffd2aeca3159f4e8d0f451877f4aeefb2508454)

Title: Re: Took off Step-N-Trim Trim Tabs when I got a place diverter, was it a bad move?
Post by: dm2bfree on February 15, 2009, 09:36:27 PM

Thanks!  Do you know where I may be able to get a set of cav plates like the one's pictured?  And how much they usually run?

Title: Re: Took off Step-N-Trim Trim Tabs when I got a place diverter, was it a bad move?
Post by: SkyHarborCowboy on February 15, 2009, 09:43:08 PM

You just learned a very valuable lesson!  When tuning or changing a part of anything you are working on! 

CHANGE JUST ONE PART AT A TIME!

Joe

Title: Re: Took off Step-N-Trim Trim Tabs when I got a place diverter, was it a bad move?
Post by: dm2bfree on February 15, 2009, 09:56:16 PM

Quote from: SkyHarborCowboy on February 15, 2009, 09:43:08 PM

You just learned a very valuable lesson!  When tuning or changing a part of anything you are working on! 

CHANGE JUST ONE PART AT A TIME!

Joe

Very true! Apparently, I learn the hard way  :banghead:  :)