set of tabs

« **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

« **Reply #1 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

« **Reply #2 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

« **Reply #3 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

« **Reply #4 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

« **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2013, 12:48:13 PM »

Only pic i have of that area . lol

« **Reply #6 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

« **Reply #7 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

« **Reply #8 on:** February 04, 2013, 10:58:08 AM »

I have a set of those tabs

« **Reply #9 on:** February 04, 2013, 11:18:13 AM »

Are you running them ? Or storing them

« **Reply #10 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

« **Reply #11 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

« **Reply #12 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 ....?

« **Reply #13 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

« **Reply #14 on:** February 04, 2013, 08:21:33 PM »

I guess the wedge can go the other way ....depends on placement

« **Reply #15 on:** February 04, 2013, 08:23:56 PM »

Quote from: gaston langston on February 04, 2013, 08:21:33 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

« **Reply #16 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

« **Reply #17 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

« **Reply #18 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 $:-\$

« **Reply #19 on:** February 04, 2013, 08:37:52 PM »

Feedback is valued my boating family . Thank you all

« **Reply #20 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

« **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2013, 03:54:18 AM »

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