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Hydraulic trim tabs
Found a set of almost new Lenco hydraulic trim tabs off an 87 V20. Seller wants $250. I will offer him $200 and I remove them. My question, should I stay away from the hydraulic tabs or jump on them?
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09-06-2012, 08:46 AM
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LENCO are electric tabs. Bennet and a few others are hydraulic.
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2011 SUNDANCE B20CCR SKIFF, 2011 YAMAHA 90HP 4 STROKE, 2011 KARAVAN SINGLE AXLE ALUMINUM TRAILER, LOWRANCE ELITE-7 HDI, MINN KOTA RIPTIDE TROLLING MOTOR 2000CC HYDRA-SPORT 225+HP EVINRUDE SOLD  AND THE PINK JEEP!!!! R.I.P. http://www.wellcraftv20.com/communit...ad.php?t=11664 
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09-06-2012, 09:00 AM
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So either they are electric or Bennett hydraulic. Let me see if I can find out which it is.
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09-06-2012, 10:03 AM
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A few of my local friends here have told me that the Bennett hydraulic tabs are better but a pain to install. My buddy Tyler just installed a set of the Lenco electric tabs and said it was super easy and his ride is completely different. It was a basic install that didn't require a hydraulic fluid cylinder to added and maintained. The price seems somewhat comparable buying them new from what I've seen so far. If anyone gets a verdict on which is truly better or knows the pros and cons, please share. If the hydraulic is a pain but lasts longer without problems, I would rather deal with the install and be happy with the long term results. If one doesn't outlast the other or if there is no performance issues, I would definitely rather take the easy install and put an electric one on.
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09-06-2012, 10:26 AM
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Bennett has some of the best customer service in the boating industry. Tom, aka "Tabman" as he is know on many of the forums is extemely helpful with answering questions not only about choosing the right tabs for the right boat but also when it comes to the install.
I installed my Bennett 10x12 sport tabs in about 3 hours. The install was pretty straight forward. I watched the video a couple of times and took my time and everything came out great. I did alot of research before I chose Bennett. From what I read, Bennett seems to hold up better in saltwater. The Lencos are faster to respond, easier to install but dont hold up well in saltwater. I actually prefer the slower response time of the hydraulic tab, it gives a more gradual adjustment in the boats attitude.
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09-06-2012, 10:39 AM
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I have done a little research on the tabs and one thing I noticed was the electric guys always point their finger at the hydraulic lines and say "what if they leak" Here is my opinion on that. How often do you hear of a hydraulic steering system leaking and causing a crash? I imagine if it leaks it will be a slow leak and then that comes to maintenance or installation error such as a chafed hose. Hydraulic does seem to be a better option simply because you do not have an electric motor submergred all the time.
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09-06-2012, 10:34 AM
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I have had both, never replaced anything on the Bennett Hydraulic although I did have a sticky tab on the Whaler that I sold. Lenco, I have had to replace an actuator due to water intrusion (causing the little electric motor housed inside to rust out and die.) Never had to add any oil to the Bennett pump, never a leak. Same holds true for the pump on all of my Bob's Hydraulic jack plates, just lucky I guess. Install it, fill it with oil and they just work.
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 1996 -19' NV Flats 115 Mercury 4-stroke 1983 -20' Wellcraft Center Console 250 XS
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