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-   -   Question on Smart Tabs versus Bennett Trim Tabs (http://www.mariahownersclub.com/forum/original-mariah-talk/4024-question-smart-tabs-versus-bennett-trim-tabs.html)

Rob 8043 05-25-2010 09:44 PM
Re: Question on Smart Tabs versus Bennett Trim Tabs
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rdrdon (Post 21910)
Here's a photo from my phone:
* the orange strap isn't contacting the tab. The problem on mine is the vertical clearance, if something (a wave?) forces the tab up very far beyond horizontal, it will snap off the plastic clevis or mount. If I moved them far enough inboard to clear they wouldn't be very effective, or had I used the ST model they require less vertical clearance because the mount is adjustable.
What about the ladder, did the tabs interfere with it?

Rdrdon 05-27-2010 06:45 PM
Re: Question on Smart Tabs versus Bennett Trim Tabs
 
The ladder almost touches the cylinder, but not quite. :wink_thumbup:

melvin.franklin 05-27-2010 08:30 PM
Re: Question on Smart Tabs versus Bennett Trim Tabs
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rdrdon (Post 21910)
Here's a photo from my phone:
* the orange strap isn't contacting the tab. The problem on mine is the vertical clearance, if something (a wave?) forces the tab up very far beyond horizontal, it will snap off the plastic clevis or mount. If I moved them far enough inboard to clear they wouldn't be very effective, or had I used the ST model they require less vertical clearance because the mount is adjustable.
Have you had a problem with the plastic snapping off? I am considering putting these on my Shabah202 to hopefully smooth out the ride on rough days. Also, is there a ladder clearance issue?

Rdrdon 05-27-2010 08:51 PM
Re: Question on Smart Tabs versus Bennett Trim Tabs
 
I'll try to get a photo this afternoon, it was close on the ladder, but they made it. I haven't snapped the clevis pins yet, but if I had it to do over I'd go with the ST model that only require 8" of vertical clearance to avoid the issue altogether. Again, mine are mounted as far outboard as I felt possible, to get the best results from them. I put it on & raised it by hand, they will compress slightly past horizontal, any more & something will give.

Rdrdon 05-28-2010 12:10 AM
Re: Question on Smart Tabs versus Bennett Trim Tabs
 
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let's see if this works

Rdrdon 05-28-2010 12:12 AM
Re: Question on Smart Tabs versus Bennett Trim Tabs
 
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maybe?

mikeyt 05-28-2010 01:12 AM
Re: Question on Smart Tabs versus Bennett Trim Tabs
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by melvin.franklin (Post 22399)
Have you had a problem with the plastic snapping off? I am considering putting these on my Shabah202 to hopefully smooth out the ride on rough days. Also, is there a ladder clearance issue?
I've had them on my 180 for 3 summers now without any problems whatsoever.


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