Volvo Penta QL Trim tabs - The Hull Truth

B-Faithful · 12-28-2006, 10:51 AM

I have been considering trying this tabs on my boat due to limited space under my swim platform. I have seen that a local boat builder is using them on a similar hull design to mine and he sung thier praises. Is anyone here using this system and what are your thoughts?

http://www.great-water.com/pages/pro...L_Trim_Sys.htm

CMP · 12-28-2006, 10:55 AM

Yep, I love 'em. Used them for 2 years without an issue. Very easy to intall, they work great, unobtrusive and easier than any other system I've ever used. You are always informed as to what trim condition you've set for the boat. I've ordered another set for the B25...

CMP

B-Faithful · 12-28-2006, 01:09 PM

Thanks for the feed back. Anyone else?

stwal · 12-28-2006, 01:36 PM

Have used them this year without an issue.

Works really great, Easy to install
One thing, be sure that the surface there they will be installed are in level.

http://www.swalden.se/bilder/DSCN1988.JPG

KJS · 12-28-2006, 01:39 PM

Are there any corrosion type issues for wet slipped boats?????

B-Faithful · 12-28-2006, 01:52 PM

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KJS - 12/28/2006 12:39 PM

Are there any corrosion type issues for wet slipped boats?????

They claim that they are composite materials and not subject to corrosion.

See here: http://www.qlmarine.com/ql.asp

phillipj1 · 12-28-2006, 01:52 PM

Anyone know if they make a version (like bennet does) that doesnt require
a hole through the transom?

Thanx in advance,
JP

Tyee 2 · 12-28-2006, 03:55 PM

Wow

Looks like brakes for a boat

I dont like them

!

Cheers... Tyee.

wbyrnes · 12-28-2006, 05:15 PM

Very slick,work great..downeast hull

B-Faithful · 12-29-2006, 11:33 AM

Quote:

phillipj1 - 12/28/2006 12:52 PM

Anyone know if they make a version (like bennet does) that doesnt require
a hole through the transom?

Thanx in advance,
JP

I think these require drilling thorugh the transom.

gw204 · 12-29-2006, 11:51 AM

Greg, one thing to consider is how well will they handle and impact. As you know we get a lot of debris in the bay and offshore. A standard tab will deflect an impact much better. Catch something on one of those planes and my guess is the whole thing will get ripped right off.

flyau98 · 12-29-2006, 11:45 PM

Where do you buy a set of these?

stwal · 12-30-2006, 04:11 AM

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flyau98 - 12/30/2006 4:45 PM

Where do you buy a set of these?

You buy a set of these at a Volvo Penta Dealer.

http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/glob...dealerlocator/

bossee · 12-30-2006, 04:42 AM

Hi,

1) Surface they will be installed on must be level. And I mean level.
2) There has been reports about trouble with the electric motors, but it could have been when they where new on market. Probably fixed now.

/Bo

stwal · 12-30-2006, 05:24 AM

Quote:

bossee - 12/30/2006 9:42 PM

Hi,

1) Surface they will be installed on must be level. And I mean level.

/Bo

Sorry, I mean the transom most be straight, flat and smooth.

Here is URL to the to the installation manual.
On page 7 fig. 9, you can see what I mean.

/Stefan

http://www.great-water.com/pdf/QL_Ma...%20install.pdf