aftermarket trim tabs

[drkbrew]

Anyone have info about adding tabs to one of the earlier gboats that was not factory equiped with trim tabs? Brands, size and results.

[ldbass55]

wont work...some have tried, and i think the result was it wont work....
LD

[Intimidator1]

What year hull and model do you have? I spent the money and time on a set of lencos for a 183GT and it was a complete waste of time and money. Nothing wrong with the tabs, they just didnt help. I acheived better results with setup and prop work as well as adding an Allison style foil and ended up with quite a few holes that I had to fill in. I spent a ton of time with the 183 hull and in my eyes had it dialed in perfect from holeshot to topend. I know have an Intimidator1 19'3 and am working on its setup and by no means need trim tabs. The setup is completely differant than the 183s so I had to start over and with the help from these guys, im getting close.

[drkbrew]

No G-boat yet, trying to work a deal on a '98 21' cc.

[Intimidator1]

I have seen the newer hulls with the cutouts for tabs. They might have been an option on those models. I would say on those hulls the tabs would be worth the investment and would stick with the Lencos that Gambler uses. If not, proper setup-prop work and a foil will be all you need. Theres a user on here that makes an Allison style foil, I think its Brian and its a nice piece. Have fun.

[2100greenmonster]

The hull changed in 2000, with trim tabs being an option. I have one of the 2000 year models that don't have the option and there is really no good way to install any. Hulls before 2000 you will have a problem putting tabs in.

[drkbrew]

Thanx for the comeback. Guess I'll work with setting things up the old fashioned way.