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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 13:56
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Posted By MV Wanderlust
Re: Putting trim tabs on dinghy

You're right, Blaine. I did forget to mention that. The fuel tank is under the deck as far forward as it can be.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 11:11
Replies: 28
Views: 8,833
Posted By MV Wanderlust
Re: Putting trim tabs on dinghy

That's pretty cool, Fence Man.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 11:10
Replies: 28
Views: 8,833
Posted By MV Wanderlust
Re: Putting trim tabs on dinghy

How would adding such tabs affect the handling in reverse? We really don't back up much... mostly just when pulling away from a dock or swim platform or boat ramp... and always at idle speed.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 09:52
Replies: 28
Views: 8,833
Posted By MV Wanderlust
Re: Putting trim tabs on dinghy

Appreciate the info, Colin. Thanks.

Already had an outboard shop adjust the prop pitch. That didn't fix it. Adding fixed or self-leveling tabs was pretty much my last resort. Love the dinghy...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 09:43
Replies: 28
Views: 8,833
Posted By MV Wanderlust
Re: Putting trim tabs on dinghy

But the concept is the same. Okay, good to know. Thanks.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 09:31
Replies: 28
Views: 8,833
Posted By MV Wanderlust
Re: Putting trim tabs on dinghy

Hmm... interesting idea, stewie. Have any photos of it?
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 06:35
Replies: 28
Views: 8,833
Posted By MV Wanderlust
Re: Putting trim tabs on dinghy

Hi Sailmonkey. This Mercury doesn't have power trim and the trim is already adjusted to the most forward hole.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 06:19
Replies: 28
Views: 8,833
Posted By MV Wanderlust
Re: Putting trim tabs on dinghy

Thanks, Bleemus, but it already has a stabilizer fin installed and still won't get up on plane without help.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 29-08-2017, 05:53
Replies: 28
Views: 8,833
Posted By MV Wanderlust
Putting trim tabs on dinghy

Good Morning,

I'm hoping some of you can provide advice and/or share your experiences with putting self-leveling tabs on a small boat. Here's the scenario:

We have a 10' rigid dinghy. It...
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