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Post by fishnfool on Jun 3, 2023 13:47:41 GMT -5
Think of it as an investment in your emotional well being .
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Post by finatic on Jun 3, 2023 14:17:10 GMT -5
Very detailed report thank you for that.
So for me I do not have any issue with the use of my tabs. If anyone moves to much I toss them overboard problem solve.🤣 Just kidding, I only adjust my tabs once I reach plane, and I hate looking at the bow if it's slightly leaning to one side or the other.
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Post by hookedup on Jun 3, 2023 16:16:05 GMT -5
Jerry, you know how this goes: Bust Out Another Thousand
Of course with inflation we could end up at:
Bust Out Another Ten Thousand
Got to admit when I had the first discussion with the Admiral (there will be more) she asked if my fingers were broken and I couldn't push the trim tab buttons anymore. I'll just have to find a different way to approach getting this 'safety' feature. Yeah, that will sell her.
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Post by finatic on Jun 3, 2023 16:30:02 GMT -5
I little white lie goes a long way. Honey that's always been on the boat just don't use it that often.
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Post by jski59 on Jun 3, 2023 22:28:38 GMT -5
Got to admit when I had the first discussion with the Admiral (there will be more) she asked if my fingers were broken and I couldn't push the trim tab buttons anymore. I'll just have to find a different way to approach getting this 'safety' feature. Yeah, that will sell her. For years I've been using the "safety" line to justify a boat with trips...dammit, still no dice Speaking of wives, it's funny in that trimming the boat is the one thing that continually throws my wife while she drives. So while this system is very cool I'll have to pass. If the boat can auto trim itself, I fear my Sailfish will constantly be stolen by rambunctious women guzzling box wine and gallons of Malibu rum.
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Post by fishnfool on Jun 4, 2023 7:41:50 GMT -5
The box wine will do it every time!
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Post by nickbhw on Jun 5, 2023 6:44:35 GMT -5
Thanks for sharing. That's a nice detailed review. I will probably make the investment one day soon.
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Post by nickbhw on Jul 17, 2023 10:49:02 GMT -5
Any updates? I am trying to decide between auto tabs and the Zip Wake. I'm not sure if the Zip Wake would be overkill for my purposes. I am trying to eliminate some of the roll when under way. I can usually anticipate it and adjust as needed, but I seem to have to adjust the tabs a lot..and I don't get to it fast enough. Do they help at all in beam seas or adjusting to other boat's wake?
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Post by fishnfool on Jul 17, 2023 13:12:10 GMT -5
The only update I have is the following...
I preface by saying this is NOT a comparable system to ZipWake or SeaKeeper Ride. This is but your standard trim tab system that allows you to flip a switch and get some automation.
There was a problem with my first switch but Lectrotab was very responsive throughout. They shipped me a replacement switch and took my switch back for testing. I won't go into the details but according to Lectrotab they don't see any failures so this was apparently highly unusual.
Anyway, new switch installed, super easy and for the most part the system does what it was designed to do, help keep your bow from getting to high and your boat riding level, which it does a pretty good job at.
Auto mode is not for all conditions. I think if your coming through an inlet and it's rough, you'll want to put it in manual mode. Or even if it's real rough out you may prefer to put it in manual mode. I found when I had the systems gain set to the highest most reactive setting, I was driving in some very rough conditions, the system would react each time a wave induced a roll event in either direction as it was trying to counter a listing situation and level the boat, but when the boay pitched back the other way the tab deployment would exaggerate the motion and the boat would lean heavy until the system responded in the other direction.
I found gain setting 2 to be less reactive and thus allow enough time for the boat to correct itself before a tab got deployed, if that makes sense? I think gain setting 1 is fine in ideal conditions but if it kicks up and it's a confused sea state you may want to switch the gain to 2 or put the system in manual mode.
In summary I'm still happy with the addition and functionality but anyone that buys a system like this needs to understand it's limitations.
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Post by nickbhw on Jul 17, 2023 14:22:51 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. My concern is mainly the confused sea state where I am rolling in both directions and it's a lot of adjusting--or when the channel is narrow and I can't alter my course in a beam sea. Most of the other times, I would want to be in manual mode so that the tabs become second nature. The Zip Wakes, I would probably always have in auto mode except for a few scenarios. So, I am thinking that it's best to learn how to use the tabs before trying something that is always on. But, at the same time, have an auto system that I can turn on and off when needed.
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Post by fishnfool on Jul 17, 2023 15:29:59 GMT -5
Yes, it's nice, you can push a button and put the tabs in auto. They will stay in auto until you turn it off, even if you shut your boat down. The next time you come back, the system will be in auto.
If you're out for a cruise in good weather, auto mode is great. For the most part I leave mine in auto.
The other nice feature, the system will auto retract your tabs at speeds below 7 mph.
I will probably run with the gain at the highest setting in good conditions and switch to 2 in less than ideal.
If your boat is running at an attitude you don't like, let's say it's listing a degree or 2, you can manually correct it even in auto mode and once your boat is level you can reprogram the unit in 4 seconds with a push of a button.
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Post by hookedup on Jul 17, 2023 16:47:43 GMT -5
Chris, Damn it sounds good. I've sailed (literally) up where you are and the conditions are a lot different than where I do most of my boating. You going to Ocracoke anytime soon? I'd be interested in how it handles under the Bonner Bridge (now named Marc Basnight Bridge) and offshore.
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Post by fishnfool on Jul 17, 2023 17:16:49 GMT -5
Chris, Damn it sounds good. I've sailed (literally) up where you are and the conditions are a lot different than where I do most of my boating. You going to Ocracoke anytime soon? I'd be interested in how it handles under the Bonner Bridge (now named Marc Basnight Bridge) and offshore. Heading down this weekend! No Bonner Bridge where I head out, just Ocracoke inlet. But the switch will get a good workout in the Pamlico and hopefully the ocean. The upper Chesapeake is a washing machine when it's rough.
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Post by finatic on Jul 17, 2023 17:20:26 GMT -5
I don't know maybe I'm crazy. The only time I mess with tabs are when running at slower speeds below plan. Once running 30 to 35 knots I rearly make trim adjustments.
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Post by hookedup on Jul 18, 2023 6:19:57 GMT -5
I don't know maybe I'm crazy. The only time I mess with tabs are when running at slower speeds below plan. Once running 30 to 35 knots I rearly make trim adjustments. Guess there could be a lot of reasons. My son-in-law rarely changes trim tabs - doesn't matter if the boat is listing hard to one side or not when he's driving.
About half the time I'm out I have grandkids and their boyfriends and they all seem to prefer one side of the boat for a few minutes, then decide to go to the other side. Maybe your passengers stay put?
When going below cruising speed I usually have the tabs all the way up. I mostly use them when on plane or when I'm throttling up and want to keep the bow down, especially when pulling kids on towable.
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