Category: cabin
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Hydrotab’s New Composite 300SR Trim Tabs
New Composite 300SR Trim Tabs Test
This test was performed by our Greeks friends at e-Ribbing with a SeaFighter powered bij twin 350 Suzukis.
The Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) maintained a slower speed while resting on the plane, with its bow noticeably lower, all without a significant increase in fuel consumption.
Reducing the new composite 300SR trim tabs by 50%, they observed a 3-second reduction in planning time with minimal bow elevation during takeoff.
Following this, they concentrated on recordings during low cruise speeds, typical for most of a daily travel. Maintaining the engine trim at a constant 40%, they began to experiment with the placement of the vertical 300SR trim tabs.
It became evident that with the trim tabs fully raised, the bow consistently assumed a significantly high position, making it impossible to achieve a satisfactory cruise within the 15 to 25-knot range.
(Meet the test team below.)
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