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How To Configure A Trim Tab System For Your Boat
| 1a) Choose the correct size trim tab plate... |
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To improve or correct the following conditions:
- Trimming boat port or starboard to correct for weight imbalance
- Leveling the boat to improve ride
- Improve fuel efficiency and speed
- Eliminate porpoising
- Faster planing
Tab Sizing Chart for 1 Actuator per Tab
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To improve or correct the following conditions:
- Bow is riding extremely high at cruising speeds
- Boat repowered with larger engines
- Heavy equipment has been added to boat
- Typical "cruising" speeds above 35 knots
- Applies to conditions listed for 1 actuator per tab chart
Tab Sizing Chart for 2 Actuators per Tab
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| 1b) ...or choose tab plate size using general guideline chart |
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Model Number
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Stainless Steel Gauge
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Tab Size
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Typical Boat Length
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Inches
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cm
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Feet
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Meters
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T9X9
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12
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9x9
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23x23
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14'-19'
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4.0m-6.0m
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T9X12
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12
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9x12
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23x30
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16'-25'
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5.0m-7.5m
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T9X18
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12
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9x18
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23x46
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21'-30'
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6.5m-9.0m
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T9X24
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12
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9x24
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23x61
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24'-37'
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7.0m-11.0m
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T9X30
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12
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9x30
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23x76
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30'-45'
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9.0m-13.5m
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T9X36
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12
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9x36
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23x91
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35'-54'
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10.5m-16.5m
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T12X9
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12
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12x9
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30x23
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18'-29'
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5.5m-8.5m
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T12X12
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12
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12x12
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30x30
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18'-32'
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5.5m-9.5m
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T12X18
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12
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12x18
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30x46
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20'-40'
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6.0m-12.0m
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T12X24
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12
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12x24
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30x61
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28'-48'
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8.5m-14.5m
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T12X30
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12
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12x30
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30x76
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30'-55'
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9.0m-16.5m
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T12X36
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12
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12x36
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30x91
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34'-60'
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10.0m-18.0m
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T12x42
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12
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12x42
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30x107
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50'-70'
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15.0m-21.0m
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T12X48
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12
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12x48
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30x122
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60'+
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18.0m+
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| 2) Choose The Type and Style of Trim Tab Plate |
All parts marked with an * are available in a
standard trim tab kit.
All other items are available as individual parts.
Contact Lectrotab for custom kits.
5a) Standard Trim Tab Kit With Control Switch
Contact Lectrotab for non-standard or custom kit availability.
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XKA Kits with Stainless Steel Tabs Contain:
2 - Actuators with 23' (7m) cable
2 - Flat Stainless Steel Tabs, 12 Gauge
1 - Control Switch (Rocker, One-Touch LED, Manual or Auto Level)
Standard Stainless Steel Trim Tab Kit Spec Sheet
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XKA Kits with Aluminum Alloy Tabs Contain:
2 - Actuators with 23' (7m) cable
2 - Aluminum Alloy Trim Tabs
1 - Control Switch (Rocker, One-Touch LED, Manual or Auto Level)
Aluminum Alloy Trim Tab Kit Spec Sheet
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