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From small boats to large craft, the Smart Tabs™ SX automatic trim and stabilizer system provides unequaled performance with smoother and faster acceleration. The durable, maintenance-free Smart Tabs SX system improves fuel efficiency by up to 11%, while also improving handling by automatically adjusting to water pressure. At slow speeds, the Smart Tabs SX deploy downward to increase stern lift and keep the boat level, allowing the boat to plane easier and faster. At cruising speeds, Smart Tabs SX are pushed to a horizontal position but remain under load, creating ride control like shock absorbers. Molded from rust- and corrosion-free composite materials, the easy-to-install Smart Tabs SX system uses a nitrogen gas actuator to hold the plates down during acceleration and provide lift to the stern. Plate size and pressure are determined by the boat size and horsepower at the time of installation. After installation, Smart Tabs SX can be tuned to your preference.
Smoother and faster acceleration (great for skiing)
40% less bow rise and 35% lower on plane speed (great for tubing)
More top speed and no porpoising or chine walking
Improves handling and smoother ride in any water
Improved fuel economy (11%+)
Molded composite material is rust-and corrosion-free
Rated 4 out of
5 by
davetave from
good dealI was presently surprised that when you buy this product it comes with a pair in the package. They definitely keep the bow down. I night have lost a little top end speed, but it is a huge benefit to keep bow down. I have a 19 foot cuddy cabin with a 115 johnson.
Date published: 2017-04-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BigDrumICWNC from
Great product highly recommendI installed these on my 19' Sea Pro Center Console after reading the reviews. My boat did not track well at low speeds and would veer side to side leaving me to counter steer to try and keep the boat straight, it drove me nuts. I installed the smart tabs in about an hour and had my boat back in the water. She runs like a champ, no more issues running at low speeds. The boat also plains much faster now as well. If you are considering getting these go for it, it is worth it!
Date published: 2017-02-20
Rated 5 out of
5 by
boater2016 from
worth the $$$$$I bought the tabs for my 1983 Cobalt 18' bowrider With a 305 V-8 with a hydrofoil on the alpha one stern drive. Removed the hydro and put on the new tabs and it's like night and day. No bow rise at take off, gained 3 mph on top end, corners like its on rails. At idle speed I was always fighting the wheel to keep it straight, now i don't even have to touch the wheel. DON'T waste your money on the hydrofoils. (after installing the hydro i could tell a little change getting out of the hole) Now I'm on plain right away. I did not think they would work that good. Spend the extra money and get the tabs.
Date published: 2016-08-29
Rated 5 out of
5 by
swampAce from
Better performance than expectedI looked at these trim tabs for a while because my boat had a real porpoising problem. Alumacraft 165 Competor sport with 90 Evenrude Etech HO. I just couldn't bring myself to drill holes in my beautiful boat on the chance it may or may not work. I finally made the decision to go ahead and purchase and install them. Installation was easy. I PUT THE BOAT ON THE WATER I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN HAPPIER WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF MY BOAT WITH THE TABS. iT HIT PLANE INSTANTLY AND FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE I've OWNED THE BOAT (2 yrs) I WAS ABLE TO FULLY TRIM MY MOTOR WITH NO PORPOISING! BOAT HANDLED LIKE A DREAM! COULD NOT BE HAPPIER!!
Date published: 2016-06-15
Rated 5 out of
5 by
centralpafisherman from
What a reliefAfter buying a 1985 Skeeter FS-80 last year I was having problems with porpoising especially with a full tank of fuel on board. It is like night and day after installing the recommended smart tabs on my boat. Quick easy install and I could not be happier
Date published: 2016-05-03
Rated 5 out of
5 by
cottontopjohn from
5 Stars Over HydrofoilBought these recently after having a hydrofoil on my engine for 10 yrs. My boat is a 18 ft.center console and flat bottomed. I had a local boating mechanic suggest several years ago to install these and finally did. They were so easy to install.I had them on in less than 30 minutes.The boat now has a much quicker hole shot, a little more top end, and doesn't porpoise anymore. If you are considering a hydrofoil versus these, "DON'T". These are extremely affordable, good factory assistance, and very reasonable.
Date published: 2016-04-20
Rated 4 out of
5 by
Berdo from
Price is right and they workThese smart tabs worked as advertised and I liked the price and free shipping. My only problem was my ski deck would not allow me to mount the upper part of the strut to the transom. I mounted it to the under side of the ski deck and they are working fine. It would have been nice if they had offered shorter struts for my problem or told you what to do if you had my problem. The video was not real clear that you use a 3/16 drill diameter for the screw holes.
Date published: 2015-09-08
Rated 1 out of
5 by
Summerstown from
Smart TabsThe tabs do slow my boat down but the method of deploying them is impossible. The locking levers are extremely stiff to press down and the tabs can only be lowered by unlocking, reversing the engine, then re locking them. This three step procedure is performed while kneeling on the live well and hanging over the water. This is unsafe. Returning the tabs to the driving position requires pressing down on the deployed tab then returning the lock to the upright position. Since the tab is vertical you end up with your arm in the water up to your bicep. If I didn't have all the holes in the transom I'd remove them.
Will these trim tabs replace or be compatible to the ones on a Carolina skiff? The ones on the skiff look exactly the same,but not sure of the make on the ones that came on the boat.
Asked by: Candyman 10000
Yes it appears that your Carolina skiff should have come with these. Now in order to determine which model please visit the following: https://basspro.scene7.com/is/content/BassPro/99_PDF/BPS_Display_Chart_with_W2.pdf or http://www.carolinaskiff.com/boats/carolina-skiff
Answered by: BPSResource10
Date published: 2018-04-22
I have a 20' Angler with a 225hp, what size tabs do I need.
Asked by: Fishin Ga
What smart tabs would i need for a 21.9 checkmate pursader
Asked by: Bowman
Thank you for choosing Bass Pro Shops. The link below will take you to the reference chart to see which one you will need.
https://basspro.scene7.com/is/content/BassPro/99_PDF/BPS_Display_Chart_with_W2.pdf
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist8
Date published: 2017-09-19
What smart tabs should I order for a 19 foot center console maycraft with a 140 four stroke Suzuki ?
Asked by: Tighter lines
Please see the link below for the fit chart.
https://basspro.scene7.com/is/content/BassPro/99_PDF/BPS_Display_Chart_with_W2.pdf
Answered by: BPSResource19
Date published: 2017-08-12
Woundering
Will these tabs help my boat to stop wondering left to right at slow speeds I have a 185 bayliner 2013 thanks
Asked by: Burka
These tabs are designed to help improve handling and top end speed. They also help do away with porposing and chine walking. You might check with a local marine dealer to see if these will help with your boat wandering at slow speeds.
Answered by: BPSProductSpecialist4
Date published: 2017-06-01
What about the trim adjuster that came on the boat
My boat trim just raises the sterndrive up or down to get on plane how do the tabs work with that also will the tabs help with the boat wondering left to right going slow
Asked by: Burka
Thank for your inquiry:
yes the trim tabs will eliminate slow speed wondering. The trim tabs act like a suspension system.
Answered by: BPSResource15
Date published: 2017-06-01
How many in a package?
Asked by: scah
There are two tabs per order.
Answered by: CommunityAnswer
Date published: 2017-06-01
installation on aluminum boat
How do these install on aluminum boat? Do they need to be bolted through the transom with a washer and nut on the other side or do they just screw into the hull from the outside of the boat and no need to do anything from inside the boat?
Asked by: Nemesis
Hi, thank you for your inquiry. Assembly can be completed in seconds and the installation in a few minutes. The only tools required are a drill with a 3/16" bit and a phillips screwdriver. Insulation instructions: http://www.nauticusinc.com/images/SX-INSTALL.gif and Video: http://www.nauticusinc.com/smart_tabsSX_automatic_trim_tabs.htm. Screw into the hull from the outside of the boat.
