Trim tabs when under power

Discussion in 'Sailboats' started by Nerissa, Feb 16, 2005.

  1. Nerissa
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    Has anyone looked into or tried adding trim tabs to reduce squat when under power rather than under sail?
     
    Nerissa, Feb 16, 2005
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    Most sailboats have displacxement hulls and blow a huge hole in the water at "Hull speed".

    Changing the running angle of the hull would do nothing to change the hull speed , only give more drag underway.

    Tabs are used to assist heavy boats on the plane , and adjust the running angle in the plane , sometimes for the better.

    FAST FRED
     
    FAST FRED, Feb 17, 2005
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