Bar Crusher stays in trim
New tabs keep Crushers on an even keelBar Crusher’s innovative Bar Tab™ trim tab system has been specifically designed for its award-winning range of Australian-made, plate aluminium boats.
The new tabs perform the same function as other trim tabs -- allowing lateral trim adjustments (to correct heeling/leaning common in deep-V hulls) but the significance of the Bar Tab system is in its unique hinge mechanism.
"The Bar Tab system uses an electric actuator, which does away with the old-fashioned hydraulic system, alleviating problems caused by leaking hydraulic pumps and hoses," said director Peter Cleland.
"The last thing you want when you’re miles out to sea and facing a long run back to the ramp in terrible conditions is to discover your trim tabs aren’t working.
"By levelling the boat in strong winds you ensure the hull is doing its best work," Cleland added.
The trim tabs themselves are constructed from super-strong 6mm anodised plate aluminium. A concept that came out of Bar Crusher’s R&D department, the anodised aluminium construction eliminates the problem of stainless-steel trim tabs causing corrosion and paint disturbance -- a common occurrence when stainless-steel plates are fitted to aluminium boats.
The Bar Tab system is fitted as an option on all Bar Crusher models and is available as a retro-fit kit from Bar Crusher dealers for older boats.
For further information call Bar Crusher Boats: (03) 9792 2999 or visit: barcrusher.com.au
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