TAKE TORQUE TAB OFF?

[bassassn]

I hear some guys say they take their torque tabs off, what are the pros and cons of this?

[rchavis]

So you can run a larger Dia. prop or larger ear prop as some call them ?

[EuropeanAM]

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It would probably be a good idea to know what engine, boat, prop, and the type of steering you have (cable or hydraulic).

[bassassn]

thank you, its a 97 175 efi, with a 26p prop and the boat is a 87 360v.

[EuropeanAM]

<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by bassassn &raquo;</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">thank you, its a 97 175 efi, with a 26p prop and the boat is a 87 360v.</td></tr></table>

Cable or Hydraulic Steering?

Which 26P Prop (brand/model)?

[bassassn]

cable steering until this summer, and the prop has no name, the prop just says 26p and H-9 etched in it.

[EuropeanAM]

Thanks for the info.

When possible, it's best to RETAIN the trim tab if you're utilizing CABLE steering (except for NFB- or No Feedback Systems).

If you go hydraulic... you can CERTAINLY remove the trim tab, and replace it with an Anodic Plate (Part# 76214Q5).

The trim tab is utilized to help decrease steering drag/pull, by counter-acting the torque via adjustment of the tab. With Hydraulic (and most NFB Cable-type) steering, this torque is not noted at the steering wheel, and the tab is hence not required.

[bassassn]

thank you!