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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 05-14-2014, 12:27 AM
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Finally launched my boat last weekend after Trim...

Finally launched my boat last weekend after Trim Tab replacement (including locator) and many other improvements. I thought I owe some pictures and my impression. I took the boat out for descent...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 04-11-2014, 01:18 AM
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Posted By forbes210
Finally got a new tabs 18" x 11". I'm planning to...

Finally got a new tabs 18" x 11". I'm planning to install them tomorrow. Do you think I should prime them and then paint with antifouling paint? They are stainless steel. Thanks in advance.
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-10-2014, 01:47 AM
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Posted By forbes210
All clear:) Do you know how close I can get...

All clear:)

Do you know how close I can get to the outdrive or as long it won't interfere with it its fine? The other thing is the transducer which with current set up will not let me put 24" tab....
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-09-2014, 04:23 PM
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Posted By forbes210
Yes you're right about that it seems to be way...

Yes you're right about that it seems to be way oversized in some cases but I could fit with no issues 18"x8" versus current 12"x8".

When the boat is out of the plane I'll need to apply more...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-09-2014, 02:07 PM
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Posted By forbes210
I wasn't sure about that but for me it looked...

I wasn't sure about that but for me it looked like everybody was talking about 1" for 1 foot per tab.

When cruising in rough waters I can stay on the plane at around 3200 rpm and 19knots but then...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-09-2014, 01:23 PM
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Posted By forbes210
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Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-09-2014, 01:17 PM
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Posted By forbes210
Tom, Thank for valuable info. Attached...

Tom,

Thank for valuable info.

Attached are photos of existing tabs. It looks like its a boat leveler system. What will be preferably the size of proper tabs? It looks like I can fit 18" wide...
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-08-2014, 07:03 PM
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Posted By forbes210
Thank you Mike! Very helpful, as usually:)

Thank you Mike! Very helpful, as usually:)
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-08-2014, 03:03 PM
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Posted By forbes210
18" should fit with no issues. From my small...

18" should fit with no issues. From my small experience keeping the bow down helps to handle rough water for which I'm exposed a lot. That will be the main reason for me to change the tabs to larger....
Forum: Maxum Owners General Discussions 03-08-2014, 11:58 AM
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Posted By forbes210
Trim tabs improvement

Hi All,

Currently I have trim tabs 12"x8" which came with the 25' boat maxum 2500 single mercruiser 5.7 about 6000lbs. I'm on the east coast mostly cruising in open waters which often are pretty...
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