Wellcraft V20 Community - Trim tabs on V ?

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- - Trim tabs on V ? (https://forums.wmpdevserver1.com/community/showthread.php?t=16265)

bgreene

07-03-2011 06:53 PM

Trim tabs on V ?

Before and after installation - ride performance differential ?

garagenc

07-03-2011 08:59 PM

I have them. They help get the boat on plane quicker, provide stability from Port to Stbd.

bgreene

07-03-2011 10:54 PM

Notice much difference when cutting through 2' chop by keeping the bow down ?

Genie Aye

07-04-2011 01:23 AM

Yes

I love my V-20 since I put on my Lenco trim tabs---a great investment!!

reelapeelin

07-04-2011 07:23 AM

Yes...big improvement

yodaddy

07-04-2011 12:06 PM

I put Bennett M120 Sport Tabs on my V20 and love them. Quicker to plane, can plane at lower speeds, higher top end, side to side levelling, and greatly improves the ride through any kind of chop or wave activity.

bgreene

07-04-2011 02:06 PM

I had Bennett's on my Mako, a must for that model boat, but were factory standard.

Questions:
1. How much dough ?
2. If you installed yourself - how tough to get it done ?

Thanks

yodaddy

07-04-2011 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgreene (Post 176504)

I had Bennett's on my Mako, a must for that model boat, but were factory standard.

Questions:
1. How much dough ?
2. If you installed yourself - how tough to get it done ?

Thanks

I paid around $420 for mine a year ago. I just googled "Bennett M120" and it seems the pricing for the tabs with the standard switch are still about the same. Kits with the switch with LED indicators run around $550. Sometimes wish I'd gone with the indicator switch, because an upgrade will now cost me around $250.

The instructions were very clear and easy to follow, and they provide paper templates for marking the holes you'll need to drill. It took me < 2hrs from start to finish.

reelapeelin

07-06-2011 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgreene (Post 176504)

I had Bennett's on my Mako, a must for that model boat, but were factory standard.

Questions:
1. How much dough ? Spare dug up a used set for me for $250...so no templates or instructions...
2. If you installed yourself - how tough to get it done ? I first put them on my '74, then later on my '95 V21...had to alter swim platform on both...if you are tool-handy, it's an involved job, but not too difficult...

If you buy new, I agree w/YoDaddy about the Indicator Switch and the model he refers to...

Thanks

fishmagnet

08-03-2011 09:18 AM

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Well.. our first trip = no trim tabs ... decent ride, thought it was good
second trip = TRIM TABS!!

They are amazing! like already stated.. faster plane, stability, ride control and the ability to push the bow down in chop.. I would not have any (almost) boat without them.. well worth the investment.. My stern is heavier then most due to NidaBond transom, bracket, 32 gall bait tank so for me i saw a huge difference

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