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Sea Trial Report with the Insta-Trim Tabs

Started by Chief of the Boat, October 26, 2013, 06:02:02 PM

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Chief of the Boat

  I wished I would have spent the 350 bucks for these tabs in the first place.  The $130 smart tabs, $$$ different propellers,  and the $75 Hydro foil were all band aids to the planning and listing problems we all encounter with Arima boats.  My 1st Mate and I went to Kitsap Lake on Wednesday to fish for the 4700 trout they planted earlier in the month (skunked).  I removed the fin on the cavitation plate so it would not defeat the purpose of the huge 12 x 9  stainless Insta tabs. These things should be standard on all Arimas.   

croaker stroker


Nice looking wake. Looks like you took a few laps around the lake. Good to hear your efforts were a success.
1987 - 17' Sea Pacer -  2024 Suzuki DF90a
2004 Evinrude 90 E-tec -**SOLD**
1985 - 15' Sea Sprinter - **SOLD**

"Ex Tridente Pax". 🇺🇸

ak-angler

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... Trim tabs, either hydraulic or electric, are probably the number one best add on for these relatively short, fat, butt-heavy boats. And, you're right - they should be standard on all Arimas.

Glad to hear the new InstaTrim's are working out for you!

1985 Sea Ranger 17 Skiff Top with 2012 Suzuki DF90A - Sold

2007 Cape Cruiser Marinaut 26 with twin 2006 Honda BF90's

wedocq

That's exactly what I have. love them. Makes a world of difference on an Arima.
-Shawn
2002 21' Arima Sea Ranger HT  Suzuki [glow=red,2,300]DF175 [/glow] 4-stroke.
WEDOCQ= WE DO SEKIU! It pays homage to my Uncle Jay who died of cancer.

amazing grace

looks like they work great. At some point I will do the upgrade. Most likely the Insta Trim's like you. 
1989 22' C-Dory Angler

1997 19' Sea Ranger hardtop with Alaskan bulkhead

BruceL2_Fish

That's what I have on my boat, they work great. 

Bruce
2012 Sea Ranger 19 (M. LaDeane)
Suzuki 115 Four Stroke
Honda 9.9 Kicker