I'm looking to install trim tabs on my Fishmaster soon. I'm thinking of going with the bennett m80 tabs. I have a kicker on the port side and a swim ladder on the starboard side. I mocked up a tab made of carb board from the dimensions if got from Bennett. From my measurements I should be able to install the tabs 3 inches away from the chines on the boat. I would have to notch out the swim ladder in order to fit the actuator on that side. I should be able to do that with a dremel. I'm looking for pics of your install or suggestions for my boat. Thanks
I agree, it will cure your problems. They will allow you to run at a higher speed in chop without worrying about the boat slamming down at all. I have only been able to use them a couple of times in a decent chop and the difference was night and day. One day while running into a decent shop, I was running about 25mph max due to the bow slamming down. I put the tabs down and was able to run at 35mph with no bow slap at all. The tabs will keep the nose planted down at all times. It only took me about 2 hours to install them myself.
The electrics are more simple because you don't have to worry about the hydraulic pump, lines or fluid. They don't recommend electrics if you keep your boat in the water all the time and don't trailer it. I know the bennett's come with lifetime warranty on the electric actuator.
I didn't think they were to be mounted that far to the outside, but if that works it would eliminate the problem I have with my kicker being in the way.
That be the way to go lifetime warranty, I like the fact that I didn't have to mess with my kicker, I believe they perform as good as the bigger tabs , I was told they install them on boats up to 24 ft
If you have the room larger Trim Tabs are more efficient, but these limited space Tabs work great and for these types of installations are the way to go!
I will be putting a kicker on mine this year. I will be ordering a Suzuki 9.9 efi with tilt and trim st the end of the month . So not sure what size trim tabs to get . I will be putting motor on port side. I think they will interfere with the motor like to get the right ones.
Can anyone answer this question? I just don't want to get them then find out I need to order something else. Thanks
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