I have a 19ft chaparral and would like to improve performance and maybe dampen the wake for better skiing. How will the trim tabs effect the boat?
1149400
Trim tabs improved the hole-shot, time to plane, and overall handling of my 16 ft. closed bow fiberglass fishing boat with 60 hp outboard. They improved response to both throttle and trim inputs and eliminated a porpoising problem that was driving me nuts. They allow my boat to stay on plane at lower speed with less throttle. Tabs also improved top speed at wide open throttle by almost 5 mph per GPS. Installing them made an instantly noticeable difference and doing so was the smartest thing I've done, with respect to the boat that is. Don't know how they'll when work pulling a skier but I don't see how they could possibly hurt.
1149401
gets on plane quicker which improves pull and speed when cruising keeps it from bouncing as much.
1149402
Trim tabs improved the hole-shot, time to plane, and overall handling of my 16 ft. closed bow fiberglass fishing boat with 60 hp outboard. They improved response to both throttle and trim inputs and eliminated a porpoising problem that was driving me nuts. They allow my boat to stay on plane at lower speed with less throttle. Tabs also improved top speed at wide open throttle by almost 5 mph per GPS. Installing them made an instantly noticeable difference and doing so was the smartest thing I've done, with respect to the boat that is. Don't know how they'll when work pulling a skier but I don't see how they could possibly hurt. Trim tabs improved the hole-shot, time to plane, and overall handling of my 16 ft. closed bow fiberglass fishing boat with 60 hp outboard. They improved response to both throttle and trim inputs and eliminated a porpoising problem that was driving me nuts. They allow my boat to stay on plane at lower speed with less throttle. Tabs also improved top speed at wide open throttle by almost 5 mph per GPS. Installing them made an instantly noticeable difference and doing so was the smartest thing I've done, with respect to the boat that is. Don't know how they'll when work pulling a skier but I... » Read More Trim tabs improved the hole-shot, time to plane, and overall handling of my 16 ft. closed bow fiberglass fishing boat with 60 hp outboard. They improved response to both throttle and trim inputs and eliminated a porpoising problem that was driving me nuts. They allow my boat to stay on plane at lower speed with less throttle. Tabs also improved top speed at wide open throttle by almost 5 mph per GPS. Installing them made an instantly noticeable difference and doing so was the smartest thing I've done, with respect to the boat that is. Don't know how they'll when work pulling a skier but I don't see how they could possibly hurt. « Show Less
1149403
Pretty much just like they say they will - they will decrease time to plane, they will increase stability and reduce porpoising. I only have an 18" boat so the effect may be slightly less than on yours. But I'm totally happy with them. A lot of bang for ya buck.
1149404
I am very happy with the tabs on my boat. They work great as advertised. It gets on plane with no bow rise at all and instantly. Also I have a 19ft aluminum Starcraft and it has completely eliminated any proposing. There are some information video's on the Nauticus web site that may help you as well.
508240
Bruce, I don't believe there is a "fix". Your stock front wheel is 18" - so, with the 21" you have effectively reduced your travel by (21-18)/2=1.5". Then add the reduction of 1" lowering and your out of travel available before hitting fender. The Progressive install instructions caution to check travel before riding the bike. I dropped my '13 FLHX 1" with the stock front wheel and had no problems and a much better ride.
1480102
The Engine Speed is what it is. You can turn down the throttle would maybe slow it down some. You should have a A&B settings for cut height. I know they will go up to 21/4 to 21/2 inches.
183810
The center console might make it difficult to fit. I have a 19 foot open bow I/O and it fits nicely with a little bit of extra room. It might fit your boat but getting a cover a little longer might be a better bet.
1108744
I installed this on a 20.7' closed bow ski boat and there was at least 3 feet of extra cover off the rear that I rolled and tucked under to make fit if that helps
444559
If you intend to cover the outboard motor along with the boat, I don't think it will work. I tried to use the same cover for my boat and motor and it was to short. I ordered a larger one and it works just fine. Because of the beam width, you will have an excess amount along the sides of the boat which can be snugged up.
798611
They work great with a longer fly time, but CG(center of gravity) is changed so you'll have to adjust trim to allow for a backward lean.
1254031
for slalom....u can shorten the length to make turning around the marks more difficult
612505
Depends on what you want to do with it and the kind of boat you have. I put mine on a 16' Clackacraft fiberglass driftboat. We often use it on small lakes where combustable engines aren't allowed. It works well for getting us around. I would think you'd need a larger engine for an 18' aluminum boat.
110223
it depends on the length of the kayak and roof racks. i use them on my 2011 escape with 15 and 17 foot boats. i don't use front and back ties either, just the ones from the saddle. i do have them as far apart as the roof racks will allow and the long boat will "bob' a bit if it's real windy. i've never had any problems.
1159460
Yes they can I put 3 strip all the way around the boat. You can cut as short as you want.
1823123
High is up, middle is off, low is down. Yes they can be trimmed. Just installed a set on my snowmobiles, now just have to wait for the snow.
2021512
That's pretty damn good for a 6.0! I get 13 to 14 with my 5.3 tahoe. That's up from 12 ish before the bully dog
1599293
I have a 2013 3500 hd chev diesel and am using these. there is a slight curvature on the edge where the exhaust pushes against the one mudflap. but it hasn't melted it at all yet. I've had them on for about half the summer with a couple of approx 1000 mile round trips hauling my 30' boat and a couple shorter trips hauling my 27' 5th wheel... I think they'll be fine. hoping anyways. if I see it melting i'll rivet on a thin aluminum plate or something to that effect in the area the exhaust hits but hopefully it won't be necessary... so far I'm liking them... fairly heavy duty.
394116
This cover does not have a place for an outboard motor, I have an inboard/outboard and it fits well. I suspect for your fish and ski you would want a cover that has a place for the engine.
1079199
HI, possibly. Do the running boards attach in the fender well where the mud flats might/will go? If the answer is yes, put the running boards on first. The flaps proved to too shot for my pickup. I made some extensions that go to about 2-3 inches from the road. Why? The flaps did not stop the over spray. My extensions stopped over 95%!. Weather tech take notice. The flaps look okay But, do not protect as GOOD as MINE do!Good luck.
908615
Size won't accommodate engine or at least it didn't on my boat. I have a 18 ft open bow v hull outboard. I live n tx and the cover didnt last a year. If u expect this to last in full high temp direct sun u may be disappointed.