Trim Tabs

[Shaun]

Guys

Anyone used Trim Tabs on their RIB/FRIB? do they work? I am thinking adding this to my FRIB430 for when i am solo to minimize bow lift.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?newwind ... 3chW049NhQ

Thanks
Shaun

[Martin]

Hi Shaun,
I’ve tried the stingray junior on my Frib 375 just to see if it made any difference, tbh I found it made a heavy tiller and reduced my speed.. absolutely no positives to it on my Frib.
However, on my Honwave T38ie it was a massive upgrade and I never went out without it.

The Frib hull is remarkably low on drag, try your outboard on zero trim and that should help.

Martin

[Shaun]

What about that thing that you mount to the lower end of the motor? Seen many reviews but not sure...

[Martin]

That’s what I was referring to buddy. The stingray is a hydrofoil of sorts, they’re the bees knees in my opinion.

Try your boat with the outboard set at the lowest trim and move stuff around in the boat. You shouldn’t need any trim tabs or hydrofoils in a f-rib.

[Shaun]

Thanks

Ill have to figure out how to stack everything once i got it. Might have to meet up with some more experience peeps with all my stuff and get some ideas on whats best where. Hope to pick the 430 up as soon as i am back from holiday. Where is the best place to advertise a bunk trailer?

[Martin]

Keep your eye on the events section and plod along to one of them if you need hands on help Shaun. The guys on this forum are amazingly friendly and helpful.

If you’ve a trailer to sell, advertise it on our market place.. the for sale section link here http://f-ribsandsibs.com/viewforum.php?f=15
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Martin