I recently purchased a 1996 22 classic with a procharged 502, Bravo outdrive, bennet trim tab's and I could use some input from the Donzi experts. I've been driving a 1979 Carleson Glastron with a Chevy 305 for the last 26 years with a top speed of 55-58mph. I understand the concept of trimming the outdrive and the effect this has on lifting the hull out of the water and the effect this has on steering. This is my first experience with trim tabs. I'm learning that this boat is a completely new beast everytime we take it out I have a new experience.
I understand that this boat does not like to take corners under 35mph with the outdrive all the way down, I experienced the severe roll that scared the you know what out of myself and my passengers. So I'm working on taking corners faster with the trim raised up.
My latest issue occurred over the weekend we were going 65, there were waves coming from different directions due to weekend traffic, with the trim raised up and the trim tabs up as well and all of a sudden we were going vertical then rolling from port to starboard very severely. In these types of conditions is it better to have the trim raised up and lower the trim tabs down will this provide stability? Any feedback will be appreciated, my two son's talked me into buying this machine which it has been a thrill of a lifetime I just want to make sure that I don't hurt anyone in the process while learning to drive it. thank's again, Gregg