[Andy b]

I'm glad it's not just me who's had a long day...

[mikeyt]

I did trim mine back a couple of inches so that they came flush with the transom when the boat was snugged up tight on the trailer. That way i never have to worry about the bunks damaging things like the Smart Tabs.

[nglauer]

1. I would either lose or forget them before I got to the ramp.

2. I would forget to put them in at launch and end up trying to hook them back up while on the water - at which point I would fall over the backside of the transom into the water and lose them anyways.

3. I would probably lose my phone and wallet as well, because i'm lucky like that.

Also, where I launch there is a high probability that a snapping turtle might eat my keys after they fall out of my pocket while I flail around in the water trying to get that ladder down to crawl back into the boat.

Thus I cut my bunks

[Andy b]

You won't reach them once your in the water

[kemhardt]

After reading through most of the smart tab threads and looking at lots of pictures and getting some good advice from Rhinoz....I installed my tabs last night and went smoothly.

I am planning on going to the lake tomorrow with the gf and trying them out and adjusting as needed. I pretty much had most of all of the same issues as everyone else but I think the one that bothered me the most was the proposing in rougher water. I really hope that will be fixed as I live in kansas and wind is just part of boating. I always dreaded cutting across the lake. I would always pay attention to other boats and it seemed like everyone elses boat was not taking a pounding like mine.

[rhinoz]

Congrats Kemhardt, let us know your results.

[kemhardt]

Thanks! I will post some pics for others to use as a guide and give some feedback on the test run.

[Chultman86]

I'm thinking of buying smart tabs. According to all I've read, it sounds like they are a great investment. Any downfalls? Any suggestions on what size to get for my 19'?

thanks all

[jsewall82]

I love mine. Could tell immediately upon installation a huge change in my ability to get on plane. If you search for them in the forums there are several different conversations.