Trim tabs on CD 28 200HP diesel

[Ben Brewster]

I am considering tabs to hold the bow down at higher speeds, like 12-14 K. I have seen some in boats on the hard and wonder what anybody has found. If it works, it could save a bit of fuel.



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[Jack]

Hi Ben, My FBC, #221, has trim tabs. Above about 8 kn they will start to help and at full cruise speed they do a good job of holding down the bow. As far as fuel usage, I don't know about that.

Jack



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[frank]

This is an interesting subject Ben. I have often wondered about this my own self. I haven't seen a 28 with tabs, but, why not. We have the 165 hp diesel and the bow still comes up after 8 knots. It will be interesting to read the comments. Thanks for bringing it up.

Frank - "HUNKY DORY" #19

I am considering tabs to hold the bow down at higher speeds, like 12-14 K. I have seen some in boats on the hard and wonder what anybody has found. If it works, it could save a bit of fuel.

ccmlake@msn.com

[frank]

This is an interesting subject Ben. I have often wondered about this my own self. I haven't seen a 28 with tabs, but, why not. We have the 165 hp diesel and the bow still comes up after 8 knots. It will be interesting to read the comments. Thanks for bringing it up.

Frank - "HUNKY DORY" #19

I am considering tabs to hold the bow down at higher speeds, like 12-14 K. I have seen some in boats on the hard and wonder what anybody has found. If it works, it could save a bit of fuel.

ccmlake@msn.com

[Dave Schoenly]

I am considering tabs to hold the bow down at higher speeds, like 12-14 K. I have seen some in boats on the hard and wonder what anybody has found. If it works, it could save a bit of fuel.

I have trim tabs on my CD open fisherman which flattens my wake at 8 to 10 knots and improves steering cosiderably in most sea conditions. Hope this is helpful.......Dave



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[Burt Polishook]

I am considering tabs to hold the bow down at higher speeds, like 12-14 K. I have seen some in boats on the hard and wonder what anybody has found. If it works, it could save a bit of fuel.

I'm happy with my trim tabs on my CD 28 as they do make difference at high speeds. The only problem is keeping them clean as I am in a high "nutritional" area for barnicle growth.



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[Tom]

I am considering tabs to hold the bow down at higher speeds, like 12-14 K. I have seen some in boats on the hard and wonder what anybody has found. If it works, it could save a bit of fuel.

Ben you might check www.yachtsurvey.com/powerboat-trim.htm Its got some good background on tabs.My Chrysler powered 28 goes over the "hump"at about 13 Knots which is where I tend to cruise.My boat apparently had tabs on at one time but they are no longer there.You might ask the diesel owners about their props.You could be pitched a little high.



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