Anyone install their own trim tabs?

[mboy]

I am thinking of going with electrics (not much to no room for hydraulic tanks in bilge) and wondering if anyone has instaled their own.
I really don't want to pay my marina to do it and was wondering if it was something I could do on my own or pay someone a few $$$ to help me do it over minter or spring.

[hareball]

the show "ship shape TV" did an episode on trim tabs that was really good. if you wish to buy it and see the way they install the tabs here is a link to the video.

http://www.bigmouthboatsupply.com/bm1103.html

[Capt. Ed]

Hi Mboy,

Why do you think you need trim tabs for your boat?

Is there hydrolic steering on the boat?

What was the make again?

When I bought my 20 ft. CC a long time ago, I ran to a local mechanic to get them installed. I thank him to this day for saving me the money.

Ed

[mboy]

I have a 21' Sea Boss CC with Johnson 175 2 stroke.

Fairly light boat (2200lbs).

No doubt need tabs.

Boat lists to port even with 2 people on starboard side (wife and son) on plane (and certainly with a quarteing sea).
I would also like to bring the bow down without having to trim my egnine al the way down, but most definitly need it to even out side to side (and not worry about where people wnt to sit or stand under power.

I have been on boats for 30 years and know the difference trim tabs make and my boat needs them for sure

My father has had them on all his boats and I can't get mine to run the way I want like I can his in the differing sea conditions (and weight loads).

Oh yes, I have seastar hydrualic steering on the boat.

[mboy]

the show "ship shape TV" did an episode on trim tabs that was really good. if you wish to buy it and see the way they install the tabs here is a link to the video.

http://www.bigmouthboatsupply.com/bm1103.html

Thanks,may check it out.

[hareball]

no problem.