Trim Tabs

[OnlyNatique]

Do you guys think that trim tabs work all that great? Are they more for surfing or for boarding or both? I was looking into getting some, but figured i would ask first..

[baine157]

RE: Trim Tabs

has anyone put one on a nautique.

[Rick]

RE: Trim Tabs

I think trim tabs would effect the wake shape alot. I would rather use weight in the boat to trim it. I know that most hunting stores sell 25lb bags of birdshot for around $15.00. I think 6 bags placed strategicly in the boat would do a better job of trimming.

[OnlyNatique]

RE: Trim Tabs

wouldnt the birdshot rust though? Has anyone put sandbags in their boat? if so how does it work?

[Sinkoumn]

RE: Trim Tabs

Sand bags work really well, I used to use them - just make sure you wrap them up in a garbage bag and tape them tight (keeps sand from leaking and makes the bags last longer).

Otherwise, you can make dumbells out of PVC pipe filled with concrete and a big ol U bolt set into it to act as the handle - these are extremely easy to move and don't look half bad if you paint them.

[Fredk]

RE: Trim Tabs

Bird shot is lead ... lead doesn't rust. Might be a little more compact than sand bags making them easier to hide.

[Andrew]

RE: Trim Tabs

depends on what u buy. some areas prohibit lead shot and only allow steel shot........

[jc]

RE: Trim Tabs

Welding rods work pretty well, smaller size with lots of weight. Just depends what you package them in, we use PVC or ABS pipe.

[OnlyNatique]

RE: Trim Tabs

so i take it then you guys prefer sand bags, bird shot, pvc filled w/ concrete over trim tabs? or has anyone used trim tabs on a nautique?