I can't seem to keep up with the hydraulic line replacement on my factory-installed Bennett's. I was thinking of upgrading to a set of 280 K planes or a set of Dana's (HP900 or HP1000's). Anybody out there done this before? Obviously, I'll have new mounting locations and have to buy new hydraulic lines. I'm more curious about wiring in the pump(s) and using my factory rocker switches. Anybody know if I'll have to change the switches out if I make this change?

Thanks in advance!!!

Mike

I will be starting on the same project on my25 ol in a few weeks.

Nice! Which product are you gonna use on your OL?

when I did mine in 92 we used the old switches, Iput the 280s on then the 380s which are on my saber 28 now. but still have the 280s back on the 24ol. big different in rough water.

How a bout the Martini boat tabs?

I have a brand new set I never put on.

Those could be interesting. My problem is popping hydraulic lines though. I believe the Martini product re-uses the existing hydraulic rams of the Bennetts, just changes the upper and lower tab plates, right? I believe I'd still have to change to something like a Lenco ram or some other similar product to fix my issue. Obnoxus, what size are the Martini's you have?

yes they are direct replacement for bennetts and only replace the plates ,,,,,I will measure them later tonight I don't remember the length

Cool, thanks! Let me know...

12x18

i have almost bought them before, how much difference will they make? i personally NEVER use my tabs as it is now.