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Smart Tabs

Now more than ever, it pays to be smart!

Already known as one of the most
fuel-efficient, stable, durable and affordable boats on the market; Carolina Skiff® now offers a smart way to enhance overall performance and save on fuel by 11% or more: SMART TABS™ by Nauticus.

Regardless of the model or size, adding SMART TABS to your Carolina Skiff will provide quicker acceleration, improved stability and greater top speeds.

Smart tabs by Nauticus

ADANTAGES

1. Reduced Bow Rise (50% or less bow rise): In addition to providing a more level ride at slower speeds, minimum on-plane speeds are significantly reduced through the use of SMART TABS. The resulting ability to run in the intermediate (comfortable) range, may be especially important when in rough, choppy conditions.

2. Faster Hole Shot (15% or more quicker acceleration): The additional lift provided by SMART TABS not only reduces the minimum on-plane speed, but also maximizes the prop’s ability to propel the boat forward. Trimming the Engine—which uses the prop’s energy to correct the boat attitude—can be minimized with the use of SMART TABS, resulting in more forward thrust.

3. Improved Stability: The additional planing surface on either side of the prop provided by SMART TABS’ continuous pressure, will improve high-speed stability and minimize, if not eliminate, porposing.

4. Improved Fuel Economy (11% or more): SMART TABS help reduce fuel consumption and engine fatigue by creating less resistance and stress on the hull. Though fuel economy is determined in large part by the way a boat is operated, in general SMART TABS will provide a significant improvement.

5. Improved Top Speed (5% to 10%): The additional surface area on either side of the prop created by SMART TABS will improve boat top speeds.

SAVE FUEL BY 11% OR MORE!
Carolina Skiff
Model
Engine HP
X
Smart Tabs
Stainless #
X
X
Smart Tabs SX #
Composite
X
X
Qty
DLX1455 25 -  40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
DLX1655 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
DLX1655 50 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
DLX1765 50 - 75 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
DLX1780 75 - 90 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
DLX1965 75 -90 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
DLX1980 90 - 115 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
DLX2180 115 - 135 HP   ST1290-60     N/A      
DLX2390 EW 150 - 175 HP   ST1290-80     N/A      
DLX2480 150 HP   ST1290-60     N/A      
DLX2590 EW 150 - 175 HP   ST1290-80     N/A      
DLX2790 EW 150 - 225 HP   ST1290-80     N/A      
                   
DLV 178 75 -90 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
DLV 198 90 - 115 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
DLV 198 Elite 90 - 150 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
DLV 218 90 - 115 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
DLV 218 Elite 90 - 150 HP   ST1290-60     N/A      
DLV238 135 - 175 HP   ST1290-80     N/A      
                   
J14CC 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
J14DC 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
J14SS 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
J16Bass Rig 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
J16CC 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
J16SS 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
                   
JV13CC 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
JV15CC 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
JV13SS 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
JV13TH 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
JV15SS 25 - 40 HP   ST980-30     SX9510-30      
                   
JV17CC 50 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX16CC 50 -60 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX16SC 50 -60 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX16SS 50 -60 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX18CC 60 -75 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX18DC 60 -75 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX18SC 60 -75 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX18SS 60 -75 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX20SS 60 -75 HP   ST980-40     SX9510-40      
JVX20CC 75 -90 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
JVX20DC 75 -90 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      
JVX20SC 75 -90 HP   ST1290-60     SX9510-60      

Testimonials from Customers who took our recommendation and purchased Smart Tabs…
Send in your testimonial.

The Smart Tabs worked perfectly. 

I have a 2008 Carolina Skiff J14 with the large storage in front, a storage bench seat in the middle, and a non storage bench seat in the rear. The engine is a 1992 Johnson short shaft (15 in) 25hp with tiller steering.  The prop was a 10x13 stainless steel 3 blade with a slight cup.  The fuel tank was in front of the front storage bench seat. Cavatation plate appears to be almost inline with the bottom of the boat.

Prior to the tabs, I could not go full speed (WOT) even with two people in the boat unless the 2nd person laid on the front storage area because of the excessive porposing.  I could trim the motor down, but that would cause a very weird wake turbulence and even spraying some water in the boat.

After installing the smart tabs it would plane easily with two people and not porpose at full speed.  RPM of the engine with two people was 5250, and one person was 5375. Wind was probably only 5kts and the ICW was very calm.

Jim Booth
Palm Coast, FL

 

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