trim tabs

[roffey]

turns out the switch(s) are bad and I have removed both. I am unable to order the same type, joy stick or 4 button. So I have ordered a rocker switch.... So here's my question, as the switch is different will this be a big deal converting from old to new. I have two tabs on the stern. Five wires, one for ground and the other 4 are split off to each trim tab. Two for starboard and two for port, up and down,,, can't be that simple.

[smokeonthewater]

so you have lenco tabs... are you SURE the switches are the prob.... the electric actuators on the lenco systems were problematic and prone to fail

[smokeonthewater]

BTW you are a lake/river boater right? look up nauticus smart tabs (http://www.nauticusinc.com)

They make a conversion that uses your planes and hinges and just adds the automatic actuator... these work AWESOME....

[roffey]

Originally Posted by smokeonthewater

BTW you are a lake/river boater right? look up nauticus smart tabs (http://www.nauticusinc.com)

They make a conversion that uses your planes and hinges and just adds the automatic actuator... these work AWESOME....

I tested the tabs by bypassing the switch and all seemed to work. The joy stick seems to only go one way and the 4 button switch was burnt, some wires had fused. I'll check out the web site now... thanks

[roffey]

swapped out the switch and all works...next test is a water test...