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Title: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 03, 2013, 09:47:06 AM
Guys . i got a product im looking for . They are called "Step-N-Trim Tabs" Got a porposing problem . Mild . Got a 20' ultra custom open bow w a 454/ dominator and droop snoot . and a ride plate as well . Got a buddy who runs a set and they we're like the magic needed to smooth out his ride . problem is....I cant find any ! Help !!! Found one on ebay . but i need two . Hit me up if ya got a pair of them you dont need . 817-845-2887
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: mash on it on February 03, 2013, 10:58:04 AM
I had a porposing problem too, then I added a ride plate and shoe. Sarted out at 0* on ride plate and now it sits at .75*-1* down, porpose all gone. The trim-a-steps were really down (5*+) when I got the boat, now they are at 0*. If they weren't already there, I wouldn't have put them on. This maybe speed dependent too. At how fast is the porpose?

Hope this helps
Daniel
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 03, 2013, 11:09:00 AM
You talking about droping the rear of ride plate down a little ?
Speed ....25-40 probably . middle range speeds . Hammered down she smooth out for ya
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: mash on it on February 03, 2013, 12:17:41 PM
Yeah, down a little, mine porposed at 30 mph+ and kept getting worse near 50. now its flat as a board to just below 60 mph (thats all she's got). this is an open bow too.

Daniel
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 03, 2013, 12:39:31 PM
Im not sure if my ride plate will allow me to drop in rear . Im at work . Can't look at it . lol
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 03, 2013, 12:48:13 PM
Only pic i have of that area . lol
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: mash on it on February 03, 2013, 01:46:31 PM
Looks like its 'up' from 0*, but hard to tell from that pic.. I used a 4' level on the bottom to start at 0*. you might have to add shims between the cradle and ride plate.

Daniel
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 03, 2013, 01:52:19 PM
Ah ha ! That's a good idea ! I got her stored . As it's chilly in N.Texas right now . Gonna go get her this week and try and see what i can do w it . i know the front of it bolts flush with rear pick up grate of pump
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: 78centurian on February 04, 2013, 10:58:08 AM
I have a set of those tabs
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 04, 2013, 11:18:13 AM
Are you running them ? Or storing them :o
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: uncleBOBBY on February 04, 2013, 07:15:45 PM
You can also shim down using nozzle wedges, I started with 4deg and them shimed my ride plate down and propose problem is gone
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: uncleBOBBY on February 04, 2013, 07:22:07 PM
Different set up
But here is how mine is set up
I also have a 4deg wedge, but its not shown in the pic
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 04, 2013, 08:15:58 PM
That looks just like mine all but the fact it looks as if you have some angle on your ride plate . I've heard about wedge before but someone correct me if im wrong here but doesnt wedge place more upward angle on your thrust . Giving you the capability of taller roost ? I mean after all i have a place diverter and can play w nozzle angles . It's just a lot of work on the water to try and make her ride right . Lots of playin w trim angle and throttle . WFO and 3/4 to full roost it acts good . But that's a good way to keep Opec in business . Can't ski behind her ! Or wakeboard . Hell ...or pull kids on tube . I was told to try takin off droop snoot ....?
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: uncleBOBBY on February 04, 2013, 08:20:53 PM
I have my wedge set to angle down, thick side up to give my nozzle more down angle
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 04, 2013, 08:21:33 PM
I guess the wedge can go the other way ....depends on placement
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: uncleBOBBY on February 04, 2013, 08:23:56 PM
I guess the wedge can go the other way ....depends on placement


Yea, they can go either way. And I believe they start at 2deg up to 8deg sizes
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 04, 2013, 08:24:48 PM
Gotcha . Loose much roostability ? Im not all concerned w that but it looks good when ya want it
 8)
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: uncleBOBBY on February 04, 2013, 08:28:29 PM
Don't lose that much, I believe the droop already has 4deg of up angle built into it, so if you put a 4deg on, it will be back to zero, I'm very happy with the amount of roost my boat shoots
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 04, 2013, 08:35:10 PM
Yea . im almost positive it's got 4° outa the box . I may try to zero it out if i cant get it by shimming the ride plate . I got a buddy w a glastron carlson using those step n trims . He loves them. haha . Dono . I can only find one on ebay . Takes two tho :-\
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 04, 2013, 08:37:52 PM
Feedback is valued my boating family . Thank you all  :beer:
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 04, 2013, 08:45:10 PM
Roost is good when ya want it . Not shakin up the ice chest is good too. lol
Title: Re: set of tabs
Post by: gaston langston on February 14, 2013, 03:54:18 AM
Thank you !
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