1987 20 outrage trim tabs
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oceanrunner87 |
Posted on 07/17/17 - 7:57 AM
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Thinking about putting trim tabs on 20 outrage... anyone have thoughts on tab size and mounting location? i have read that mounting them on the outer most part of transom is a bad idea because of high stress points on the unreinforced portion of the transom...
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Phil T |
Posted on 07/17/17 - 8:05 AM
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Before spending $1k, what problem are you trying to solve?
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oceanrunner87 |
Posted on 07/17/17 - 8:18 AM
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the boat rides so much better with weight in the bow/bow down.. Its and completely different animal with weight on the boat from the console up
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Phil T |
Posted on 07/17/17 - 9:43 AM
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If you have a classic Outrage 20 rather than the mid-90's Outrage 20, consider moving the battery to the console.
Engine height, prop selection and trim are important. Where is your engine mounted (see http://www.whalercentral.com/articles...cle_id=106) and what prop (make/model and size) do you have?
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oceanrunner87 |
Posted on 07/17/17 - 9:57 AM
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The batteries and the VRO are under the console. It is a 1996 evinrude 200 with a 14 1/2 X 17 prop. The motor is up on the highest notch.
Edited by oceanrunner87 on 07/17/17 - 9:57 AM |
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russellbailey |
Posted on 07/17/17 - 1:09 PM
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My 1984 Outrage 25 has plenty of strength in the unreinforced part of the transom for big 14x12 trim tabs that I've used for 7 years since I installed them. People have speculated that the unreinforced area may need, but I'm not aware of any case where there was actually a problem, and I'm aware of numerous people who have installed them in the unreinforced part.
oceanrunner87 wrote:
Thinking about putting trim tabs on 20 outrage... anyone have thoughts on tab size and mounting location? i have read that mounting them on the outer most part of transom is a bad idea because of high stress points on the unreinforced portion of the transom...
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wspmatt |
Posted on 08/17/17 - 7:44 PM
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i have a 89' outrage 20'.....i put the smart auto trim tabs on it and i could not be happier....very easy to install( had to remove the swim platform)...they really help the bow stay down on the hull shot and i think they really increase stability
they are very inexpensive and don't require any electrical or hydraulics
i highly recommend them
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