Trim Tabs What Size?
12-24-2010 | 09:04 PM
#11
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From: Wenonah, NJ
Lencos are nice tabs and easy to install. I do find their actuation to be a bit fast, but one can get used to it.
Dual ram Bennett Sport Tabs aren't bad, but more of a paint to install.
Boat Leveler makes a heavy duty tab, but the hose mount to the cylinders is problematic without some re-work.
K-Planes are awesome, but so is their price.
As for size, don't scrimp. I'd go 12"x12" minimum and longer if at all possible. Remember, trim tabs can effectively lengthen your hull by the length of the tab - which is usually cheaper than buying a longer hull.
When you do select your tabs, make sure you do some reading on how to mount them. Lots of posts here if you search. Mounting them incorrectly is not only a paint to fix, but will rob you of speed.
Dual ram Bennett Sport Tabs aren't bad, but more of a paint to install.
Boat Leveler makes a heavy duty tab, but the hose mount to the cylinders is problematic without some re-work.
K-Planes are awesome, but so is their price.
As for size, don't scrimp. I'd go 12"x12" minimum and longer if at all possible. Remember, trim tabs can effectively lengthen your hull by the length of the tab - which is usually cheaper than buying a longer hull.
When you do select your tabs, make sure you do some reading on how to mount them. Lots of posts here if you search. Mounting them incorrectly is not only a paint to fix, but will rob you of speed.
12-25-2010 | 10:50 AM
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From: Rochester, NY
Absolutely agree on the length thing. As with many things in life, size does matter. The longer the tabs though, the more critical proper mounting becomes.
