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🚤 TRIM TABS 101 - How to use trim tabs on a Boat - How do trim tabs work?
The trim tabs are a system that allows the boat to be trimmed longitudinally and transversely. In addition, it will enable you to reduce planing time and sail more efficiently, reducing fuel consumption. In this video, you will learn how to use the trim tabs on your boat and what advantages you can obtain by using them while sailing. 01:00 How do trim tabs work? 01:45 Shorter time to get up on plane. 02:46 Influence on longitudinal stability. 03:28 Influence on transverse stability, correct heeling. 04:07 Use of trim tabs during navigation. 04:11 Use of the trim tabs when reversing. 04:23 Trim tabs sailing in choppy head seas. 05:09 Trim tabs following Sea. 05:32 Trim tabs Beam Sea. #boat #sailing
