Thread subject: Whaler Central - Boston Whaler Boat Information and Photos :: 1987 20 outrage trim tabs
Posted by oceanrunner87 on 07/17/17 - 7:57 AM
#1
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...
Posted by Phil T on 07/17/17 - 8:05 AM
#2
Before spending $1k, what problem are you trying to solve?
Posted by oceanrunner87 on 07/17/17 - 8:18 AM
#3
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
Edited by oceanrunner87 on 07/17/17 - 8:20 AM
Posted by Phil T on 07/17/17 - 9:43 AM
#4
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?
Posted by oceanrunner87 on 07/17/17 - 9:57 AM
#5
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
Posted by russellbailey on 07/17/17 - 1:09 PM
#6
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...
Posted by wspmatt on 08/17/17 - 7:44 PM
#7
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