Question for Steelheader13

#1 04-26-2006, 10:46 AM

What size trim tabs do you have on your boat and are they electric or hydraulic? The Lenco people say I need 9' x 12" and another company say I need 12" x 12". I think my next project on my boat will be trim tabs. I believe they will help the cuddy even more the the CC. Thanks, Barry

macojoe · #2 04-26-2006, 11:33 AM

12 X 12 will be better, but they say the min. is 12 X 9

Lenco is the better then the 2 IMO, but you have to raise one side at a time!!!
If not you WILL burn out the motor!!

reelapeelin · #3 04-26-2006, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by macojoe

12 X 12 will be better, but they say the min. is 12 X 9

Lenco is the better then the 2 IMO, but you have to raise one side at a time!!!
If not you WILL burn out the motor!!

MJ, burn up the motor... whasup w/ dat?... ???...

TheTinMan · #4 04-26-2006, 01:38 PM

I'd go with the Bennett M120 Sport Tabs, 10x12. *You can get the complete kit for under $400 if you shop.

I'm probably installing these this summer. *I'll do a DIY write-up and post it. *Supposed to be a fairly easy install and comes with a DVD for instuctions.. *The little I've got to use my boat, I'd say the V20 is a good candidate for tabs.

TheTinMan · #5 04-26-2006, 01:41 PM

The "batwing" design creates 30% more lift than conventional tabs, so the 12x10 is plenty for a V20.

reelapeelin · #6 04-26-2006, 01:55 PM

MJ, ol' buddy...I know you don't like hydraulics and you've had problems w/ 'em, but when I break down and tab mine the bat-wing Bennets above will be my choice...if they screw up, you'll get to say, ''I told you so!!!"... ;D ;D...

TheTinMan · #7 04-26-2006, 01:59 PM

Here's the best price I can find right now...I know I saw them cheaper awhile back.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=23822

TheTinMan · #8 04-26-2006, 02:04 PM

I do like the Lenco Troll 'n Tabs....but ouch, the price! Plus they are electric, not hydraulic. Electric with a trailered boat is not such a big deal but heard people with these that keep their boat moored and they are not lasting very long.

Bennett's customer support is supposed to be outstanding.

bigshrimpin · #9 04-26-2006, 03:35 PM

Everyone I know that has Lenco's has gone through at least one acuator a year. Stick with the bennett tabs and put the hydraulic pump somewhere dry . . . it'll last 20 years. The nice part about the bennett tabs are they use standard compression fittings from the hardware store . . .

If you have to replace the lines just get 50ft black irrigation hose, compression fittings, teflon tape, and a quart of hydraulic fluid from Ace Hardware (for under $15 total) and you all set.

reelapeelin · #10 04-26-2006, 05:42 PM

BS, you just SOLD me for sure ;)...