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07-11-2005, 06:18 PM
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trim tabs,why fit them?
can someone explain to me(idiot) the purpose of fitting trim tabs,what do they do to the boats handling?
ta,
jamie
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07-11-2005, 06:28 PM
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Add lift at the arse end on 1 side or the other (or both) when dropped.
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07-11-2005, 06:33 PM
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keep the bow down in rough water
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07-11-2005, 07:04 PM
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...and compensates for listing into the wind, or listing in general.
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14-11-2005, 12:49 AM
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I was having a glass of wine with Soni Levi one evening in the Virgin Mega store,
(86, I think, when Branson was doing the Atlantic Challenge thing) and I asked him about trim tabs.
His view was, “you can get boxed in”.
Tabs can be a good thing, but you should set up your boat before thinking you need them!
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14-11-2005, 12:58 AM
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Occupation: Chaos's gofer
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ciao
I was having a glass of wine with Soni Levi one evening in the Virgin Mega store,
(86, I think, when Branson was doing the Atlantic Challenge thing) and I asked him about trim tabs.
His view was, “you can get boxed in”.
Tabs can be a good thing, but you should set up your boat before thinking you need them!
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This should be good, how do you go about that then!
This has all the makings of another " Londis, 2 bottles of Oxford Landing for £6.99!" moment!
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14-11-2005, 01:02 AM
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Perhaps you should read the thread ?
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14-11-2005, 01:02 AM
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The Doc
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'Oxford Landing'.............whats wrong with special brew, blue nunn or three barrells?
posh southern lot!
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14-11-2005, 01:03 AM
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The Doc
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His view was, “you can get boxed in”.
what? will someone come and park in front of you?
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14-11-2005, 01:06 AM
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Registered User
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ciao
Perhaps you should read the thread ?
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14-11-2005, 01:10 AM
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Re: trim tabs,why fit them?
Quote:
Originally posted by michaelcaine
can someone explain to me(idiot) the purpose of fitting trim tabs,what do they do to the boats handling?
ta,
jamie
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14-11-2005, 01:16 AM
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Registered User
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Location: In a box
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Re: Re: trim tabs,why fit them?
Quote:
Originally posted by Ciao
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Didn't you understand the answers to the original question then, or are you up to your usual tricks?
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14-11-2005, 01:27 AM
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Talking about my usual tricks!
I’ve just bought a Betemax Video Player!
Can’t wait to see all that old stuff!!! Best Vid I think I have, is Mr Gorey shaking my hand in 84, and falling from the Stapley Cat …Straight into the drink!
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14-11-2005, 01:29 AM
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The Doc
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Quote:
Originally posted by Ciao
Straight into the drink!
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dont mention that word! you'll get a thirst on & god knows what you'll post 
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14-11-2005, 01:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Captain Chaos
dont mention that word! you'll get a thist on & god knows what you'll post
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Oh yes, you definitely don't want a 'thist' on!
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14-11-2005, 01:40 AM
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The Doc
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you should have been a policeman!
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