Trim tabs

toby11

I have a 262 BR with 496ho and bravo 3X. What will I gain if anything by adding trim tabs

Cableguy Greg

What @shawnmjr said!!!

toby11

Thanks. I was wondering if it will ride better in a little rougher water

Lake_Bum

toby11 said:

Thanks. I was wondering if it will ride better in a little rougher water

It will ride a LOT better, once you play with it a little. My 232 rides like a dream with a little adjustment in the rough stuff. 

JoeStang

I use them every time out on my 276, don't even think about it just get them. 

Robs_232

Put 12"x12" Lenco edge mount tabs on my 232 with LED control and it is a different boat getting on plane, staying on plane at lower speed, and in rough water. Also can even out boat when load is offset to one side.

Look at this previous thread;

http://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/946/what-trim-tabs-will-fit-the-transom-of-a-2005-232-captiva#latest. You might need to go up a size for a bigger boat.

Willhound

I use mine on my 270 to level out from port to starboard depending on cross wind, passenger load etc. Still getting the hang of using them to help stay on plane at lower RPM.
If you install them also investigate either the digital switches or a trim tab gauge. I don't have one and wish I did. I'm always second guessing what my tab position is.

randy56

You can get a led replacement, did mine last year easy to do. Much better to operate.

Willhound

randy56 said:

You can get a led replacement, did mine last year easy to do. Much better to operate.

@randy56, was it one like this? 
http://alturl.com/kcifo

Lotsa $$ for lights. Useful though.

randy56

Yes but I don't think I paid that much. Check this one. $272.40
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Lenco-Led-Indicator-Two-Piece-Tactile-Switch-Kit-p/len15270-001.htm?gclid=CjwKCAjwsqjKBRBtEiwAkWyN3wbeKTPEDJvFzt-dEIUBoFg56emvGMaFv3t_ApZmVyh7UHkEJrr2whoCqmYQAvD_BwE&ppcstrkid=1565162769&click=19&ppcsclkid=MjOhlxRJAvgq&ppcsu=xhg7f5djqeniramsegdoh

Willhound

Thanks for the heads-up on the Hodges site @randy56. Lotsa neat stuff. Converting to CDN and adding shipping and I'm back up to $428 and that's before customs duty and taxes. We get nailed for any Provincial/State tax as if we bought the item here. Seeing all the awesome sites you guys have to choose from drives me nuts. From Overton's, Defender, Great Lakes, even West Marine, there are all kinds of great choices. Some won't ship to Canada, but even the one's that will, by the time you add shipping, duty, taxes and exchange, there's really no savings to be had.
I'm 3 hours from the border, but I can tell you that if I ever need something really big like an out-drive, I'll be driving across to get it.

randy56

Well that stinks, to many taxes. what if I buy and ship it to you? GEEE that's $155 more. 

Willhound

That's a kind offer @randy56. Exchange right now is the big killer. 25% difference.  I think any boat bucks I have will go towards a drive rebuild in the fall.

randy56

Any time, Rinker Bro

georgedafifth

Anyone had any luck putting a Lenco Trim Tab Kit on a 2000 Captiva 212 (with Mercruiser 5.7L EFI).  There is not much real estate (at or slightly below the water line) on the transom for this kit, but need get on plain faster in smooth or rough water, and want to keep my stainless steel prop for top end speed.

nhsd

Here are my smart tabs on a 2002 212 if it helps any. They are a big help...