[Double D]

Does anyone run Smart Tabs and a Stingray fin? What would be the best, could a guy run both?

[mikeyt]

No one in their right mind would do something like that. Using a Stingray fin is stupid enough all on its own.

[Double D]

Originally Posted by mikeyt

No one in their right mind would do something like that. Using a Stingray fin is stupid enough all on its own.

Sorry just wondering, could you tell me why stingray are bad, I see alot of boat with the on. Please help was thinking about either one.

[mikeyt]

Drilling 4 holes in your cavitation plate to mount the Stingray can eventually lead to damage to the outdrive. The holes weaken the plate & with the added stress of the hydrofoil it can lead to failure (read....new outdrive). I've personally seen this happen now on 3 occasions. Now i know we have a few members here with them mounted. They do improve the planing ability of your boat but they can also negatively affect the stability of your boat at high speeds. Its your call since its your boat.

The Smart Tabs do everything the Stingray can do and do it much better without the potential to cause problems. Do a site search for Smart Tabs and you will find 9 out of 10 members here love them. Your 202 would likely require the Smart Tabs SX with 80# actuators or possibly the S.S. version. I'm pretty sure there are a couple of other 202 owners here that have them mounted so maybe they will chime in.

[anguspoe]

I have a Stingray on my 180 i been a little lazy to remove not knowing it could cause damage.

The 4 holes, leave them open or fill them? if so fill them with what?

[darkcalling]

The quick fix I have seen is JBweld I would suggest aluminium weld them then sand and repaint won't know they were ever there. Just my opinion

[mikeyt]

JB Weld will do the job or aluminum filler that you can pick up at most automotive stores.