Trim tabs

anotherhassel · #1 02-02-2009, 10:32 PM

how do you know if you need them, where to put them and how to install them. Thanks John

Rich · #2 02-02-2009, 10:56 PM

read this first:

http://www.bennetttrimtabs.com/guidetotrimtabs.php

anotherhassel · #3 02-08-2009, 06:38 PM

thanks rich that was informative do they really help in rough seas as my boat planes fairly quick but in rougherv sea conditions when she starts to come off plain aliitle i have to trim the motor way in to keep the bow down will this help? will they hurt my top end b/c the stingray type hydrofoil hurt my performance and I took them off thanks for any advice.

Rich · #4 02-09-2009, 06:19 PM

Trim tabs will help improve the ride of your boat in many different conditions, especially in the one you describe. With the tabs in the down position, the force of the water against them will push the stern up consequently lowering the bow. The tabs shouldn't hurt your top end.

NoBones · #5 02-09-2009, 10:25 PM

62 MPH with 24 inch Bennett's &
200 HP carbed Merc
I would not hit that top end without them !!!!
You be the judge....

All boats need tabs!

See ya, Ken

anotherhassel · #6 02-10-2009, 01:25 AM

I have been lookin and readin as much as possible. I dont have the room on my 21 for anything bigger than 12 or 14"s. More oor less lookin to make thr boat handle alittle better in the ruffer stuff, but goin faster is always a welcome by product

gofastsandman · #7 02-10-2009, 10:40 AM

Ken the sticker may say 200, but we all know that Merc`s been worked. 250 sounds closer! Do those spray rails ever try to dig when chine walking?
GFS