trim tabs for a 660
Submitted by scotto on Thu, 2012-03-15 09:14
oi,
the old man wants trim tabs put on his 660 trailblazer.
does anyone know of any brands that need to be either avoided or recomended?
also, I was happy to fit them for him, but he'd prefer if it was done professionally, so am i right presuming that any marine mechanic will do them, and how much will it cost?
cheers
till
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If you dive, you will really
If you dive, you will really like the QL tabs. No sharp crap to stick out, and they seem pretty reliable as well.
Chopp81
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Scotto, I've got a 660
Scotto, I've got a 660 trailblazer as well, just wondering if you've priced any trim tabs yet? pretty keen to put them on as well.
scotto
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nah mate,
havent got any prices as of yet, but i know that they are anywhere in the ballpark of $800 - $1100 for supply ( for a 6m+ boat ), then plus fitting.
Rod P
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The ql is the best option.
The ql is the best option. Especially as the ladder on the 660 or any trailcraft for that matter gets in the way. Helped sort and fit them to my neighbours 660 and the best thing he has ever done he says.
just dhu it
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Ql tabs
Scott i have the QL tabs on my 610 , and also had the same on my 5.7 the 300 mm ql fit nicely inside the ladder as Rod sad but you need toget the size for your rig which may be the 400mm in length , they make a great deal of difference to your trim and ride especialy in a cross wind , i found the easiest way to install them was cut in two weather proof hatches in the deck to give cable and fitting access , if you need any info let me know
bluemule
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Trim tabs
Hi Scott,
I brought Bennett Sport 120 tabs for my 6.3m sportfish platey on ebay from nothern marine in the US.they are the batwing design that give extra 30% lift.My boat has self draining deck with marlin boards either side of the half pod. I had to cut two 150mm inspection ports in each corner of the floor to gain access to secure tabs to the transom and allow hydraulic lines from the tabs to the pump.I did all of the fitting myself. makes one hell of a difference to the ride. Total cost landed in Sydney $670.00 Check out ebay.com / boat trim tabs. Takes 4 weeks to arrive. The standard rams are 300mm in length which I have. and you can order them with 280mm or 330mm at the same cost.
Reguards, Jim
dan1
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ql all the way
ql trims for sure
scotto
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Well,
I went with the QL's, and got a set of 300 long delivered from the US, for a bit over $900 aus.