UNDERSTANDING TRIM TABS

WHAT ARE TRIM TABS AND WHAT DO THEY DO?

Trim tabs help level a boat in any situation, resulting in better control of the vessel for the skipper and a more comfortable ride for everyone onboard. In addition, a quality trim tab system will enhance overall boat performance and increase fuel efficiency by adjusting the vessel to its optimum running angle in various sea and weather conditions.

Trim tabs help get boats out of the hole and onto plane faster. They can also be adjusted to stop a boat from “porpoising” — the cyclic and rhythmic oscillation of the powerboat in relation to pitch and heave. Trim tabs also help keep a vessel on plane at various speeds, for a more comfortable and efficient ride. Lastly, trim tabs can help reduce listing, the roll or tilt of the vessel due to propeller torque or uneven weight distribution.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY BOAT NEEDS TRIM TABS?

Any planing hull powerboat will benefit from the addition of trim tabs. A quality trim tab system can transform your boating experience and provide easy, confident control in a variety of conditions.

HOW DO TRIM TABS IMPROVE FUEL ECONOMY?

First, a vessel that gets on plane more quickly spends less time running at inefficient ride angles. Trim tabs can also allow a vessel to remain on plane at lower engine RPM. The

WHAT MAKES DOMETIC TRIM TAB SYSTEMS DIFFERENT?

The intuitive dial controller makes both the Dometic Standard and Dometic Adaptive trim tab systems unique. The dial allows for easy and precise adjustment, removing any guesswork from leveling your boat. The controller allows you to easily adjust pitch and roll to get your boat on plane quickly and efficiently. The controller works by simply turning the dial in the direction you want to level the boat. The actuators respond quickly and precisely to adjust the ride. There are also single press Bow Up and Bow Down buttons for manual adjustment, and a Favorite Button ability to “fine-tune” a boat’s running attitude and balance in the face of wind, waves and other conditions helps reduce hull drag and fuel consumption in various conditions. to return to boat’s “sweet spot” ride position with the touch of a finger. The system’s Home Button quickly moves the tabs to home position. WWW.DOMETIC.COM