MorichesBayBum
New Member
I am thinking about putting larger tabs on my 2003 320 DA. I have to run it pretty hard to get the bow down. I have V-drives and I have to run at 3800-4000rpm to get the bow down.
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Thanks for the replies. The boat is miserable to run under 3800rpm @ 24mph. If I run slower I am squatting and throwing a huge wake with the tabs buried. If I run up in the higher rpm and speeds I can pull the tabs up and the bow will stay down.. As soon as I pull the throttles back to run a 3600, I slowly begin to squat. I pack light and any of my heavy item are up in the bow. I have a ton of storage in the stern and I don't use any of it. I also want to buy an inflatable but I haven't because of this issue. What are a good choice for 4 blade props?
hottoddie
Did you have to change the cylender on the tabs or modify the pump system?
Sounds like a quick fix for my problems. Boat will only go 18 knots with all the extra weight we put on it. Originally we could do 22 knots.
Was thinking about buying bigger ones... Do you go wider or longer??Just my opinion but the trim tabs will do more for getting the bow down than the props. You can buy new larger trims tab planes and/or put extensions and the angled adaptors from Bennett.