Checkmate trim tabs

[Reed]

I was wondering if I installed a set of trim tabs on my Trimate II if that would stabilize it so it didn't chine walk when I hit high speeds. I have piloted a very fast set-up before my 1st boat was a 1968 14ft G.W. Invader with a 1976 115 Merc and at 65 - 70 mph on glass smooth lake she would run out on just the lower unit so I was ( Flying ). I had a 14 gal fuel cell in the nose for a ballast weight, it was a adrenaline rush to drive. ~smiles~

 

[daren34]

if you are chine walking you probably need to raise the motor higher

do you have a jackplate?

some props walk more than others

what is your setup now motor, prop, setback, shaft from pad?

daren

btw manual trim tabs will help at lower speeds but will cause excess drag at high speed