Volvo QL Trim Tabs

[Tygh]

Has anyone seen the new (at least for me) Volvo QL trim tabs?? They look very interesting, but am surprised they will work as well as the classic tabs.

Here is a non-sales link to the tabs. Comments apprciated.

http://www.great-water.com/pages/pro...L_Trim_Sys.htm

[AstroDiver]

Tygh, did you look at the instructions to install them? Holy smoke!! My head started to hurt.
I'd like something more simple. I don't have trim tabs, but I could use one on the starboard side to off set my dive buddy's 250+ pounds.

[Putershark]

Talk about instant full flaps! Nice idea, but the drag they must create in the process.... They also do not help add any extra running distance to the hull which (if you need trim tabs) helps to smooth out the bumps when use in small amounts.

[joelevy]

I recentily installed a pair of Volvo QL Trim System, on my 2006 215cc makes a big difference on my boat. Its very responsive and was easy to install. The best thing about them is the low profile of the trims it doesnt get in the way when your fishing or swimming and they fit snug under the swim ladder, I didnt have to make any modifications to the swim ladder. I found that the bow of my boat would stick way out of the water when I had people sitting at the back of the boat the trims corrected that problem. The trims give me much more control of the boat and more confidence on the water. http://www.great-water.com/pages/pro...L_Trim_Sys.htm

They only extend about 1 inch. I havent needed to extend them fully to correct any listing or planning as of yet, by accident I once extended one side fully and the boat drastically listed on its side. Its amazing how little amount of trimming the boat needs to react. Another nice feature of these trim tabs is on the control pannel you can see how much you trimmed also worth noting is that as soon as you turn off the ignition the trims automatically retract. They were a great investment especially for a 215cc because of its V-shaped hull, the boat can easily list to one side when you have a cross wind.

They were also chosen by Motor Boating Magazine as one of the top ten boating breakthrough innovations http://www.motorboating.com/motorboa...152664,00.html

[Procon]

Volvo is making some great products. These tabs are excellent and perform as advertised.
Having used them on both Sea Ray and Doral cabin cruiser boats they should prove worthy for fishing type boats that carry or need balancing of heavy loads via tabs.
Volvo's work in the lower drive market is also impressive utilizing composites and challenging designs that work. They're definately a name in the marine industry you can trust.

[Putershark]

Originally Posted by joelevy

They were also chosen by Motor Boating Magazine as one of the top ten boating breakthrough innovations http://www.motorboating.com/motorboa...152664,00.html

A real nice clean looking install for sure and I really like the control panel