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Montauk Trim Tabs
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| Author | Topic: Montauk Trim Tabs |
| Razmataz |
posted 06-29-2003 12:37 PM ET (US)  
Is it possible to install trim tabs on a 17' Montauk? That area of the transom is simply hollow and there doesn't appear to have any backling to securely attach the tabs. Any suggestions. My Whaler is an 86 Montauk , with Bobs Machine Shop jack plate and 115 Yamaha. The trim tabs will improve performance in the flats of Florida Bay. A couple of local outboard shops that specialize in flats boats and high performance boats have suggested that there is not sufficient backing to hold the tabs? |
| Tabman II |
posted 06-30-2003 07:12 PM ET (US)
Razmataz, I am Thomas and I work for Bennett Marine in the Client Services department. Most likely the screw retention for the mounting plates would be more than enough through the fiberglass/resin combination, but if you want a little more insurance then you could always drill out the mounting holes and pack the area with a filler (MarineTex). Of course, you would need to dig out to the sides of the holes, so the filler would form a plug behind the fiberglass skin and spread the load over a broader area (just like a backing plate). Please feel free to contact me at trimtabs@earthlink.net if you have anymore questions. Sincerely, |
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