Lenco trim tabs
 

I'm looking to upgrade from my 12 x 12 insta-trim tabs to something a bit more substantial, and was wondering if anyone has run the new Lenco "high performance" tabs...







http://www.lencomarine.com/high_perf...lahighperf.gif


Thanks,

Doug

tabs
 

My buddy has those tabs on his boat right now, he really likes them and hasnt had no trouble that im aware of.. The polish doesnt hold up as well as i would like, but we boat in salt water which may be part of it, it might be worth it to powder coat them?

I have thought about getting rid of my bennetts for those just not sure how much work it would be?

Lenco tabs
 

I used that same Lenco model to replace the smallish bennetts that came as original equipment on my previous formula 312. They worked just fine and proved to be a worthwhile upgrade. The installation was not difficult as the components are "plug and play". I purchased mine by phone/mail from a Lenco dealer in Florida....barryd

how has the electric motors held up under water? has there been many problems with that?
I've never installed a set on a customers boat, but if they are as dependable as bennett or boat levelers, I would try a set.

Lenco
 

I had zero difficulties with them. The electrics are completely sealed and waterproof. I routed the one control wire through an existing Bennett mounting hole. The tab mounting bracket also lined up with the Bennett mounting holes. I did not have to drill any fresh holes.

Thanks for the replies..:)

My biggest concern now is if my steering cylinders are going to be in the way.... :cool:

http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...e/P1030594.jpg



Doug

Lenco
 

I had similar thoughts....moving from a 12" bennett to a 25" Lenco. If you turn the wheel hard over either direction, you will bump the drives against the tabs. I remedied that fact by not letting anyone else steer the boat. I had to make a mental note to myself to never turn the drives to far over. For manuevering purposes, I always remembered "drives straight, work the shifters". After I installed the tabs, I even bolted anodes to the mounting rails---very clean.

Lenco
 

I just realized you are just down the road from me. I am at Cedar Park!!

I just replaced my 12x12 insta trim tabs with 14x19 Lenco Hi Perf tabs,Iam very happy with them!!they work great.
and I have no issues with the drives hitting the tabs

I also did not buy the LED switch/indacator from them,I reused my original rocker switches and added mechanical indicators.
Stainless Marine makes a kit to fit Lenco tabs

Awesome..:cool-smiley-011:..

Hopefully 25" will be enough tab to help keep my boat in the water instead of in the air all the time on Lake Travis....


BTW, I'm not worried about my drive hitting the tabs, I'm concerned that the tab backing plates and my steering cylinder mounts will be trying to occupy the same space..:(

Do you find you're looking at the indicators all that much or do you just adjust your tabs be "feel"?

My current switches are mounted on a flat horizontal part of my dash so I don't know if I'd even be able to see the Lenco indicators. As far mechanical indicators, I would have to use the pricy "heads up" ones as I don't have ANY dash space open...


Doug

We carry two sets of tabs 22" and 28" that are very comparable to K-Planes for much less money. They are standard equipmant on several offshore boats like Pantera. The kits include pumps,, tabs and hardware. All you need is hoses, which we have made custome for your set up.

If you are interested, email us at:

[email protected]

Kirk

Do any of you have a lenco oil reservoir that you want to sale.

How much for a set of the 28" ones ???

Doug