What are Trim Tabs?
Boats with or without power trim are susceptible to several problems which can be corrected with the addition of trim tabs:
- Listing: the boat is uneven during operation. This is due to a number of variables, such as weight distribution, propeller torque, or wind for example. Not only is this situation extremely uncomfortable, but it can quickly become dangerous as well.
- Pounding: If the bow is riding high, the hull will take pounding, which in turn creates undue stress on your boat rivets or welds.
- Porpoising: The boat keeps going up and down, resulting in decreased control over your boat. Not safe.
- Boat does not reach its maximum speed because of all the above factors, which also results in burning more fuel than necessary.
Trim Tabs are two independent stainless steel plates that are installed at the transom. They can move up or down. Water is forced on the trim tab surface and creates upward pressure, which raises the stern and lowers the bow. They can be adjusted independently to create a smoother, safer ride.
The most popular manufacturers are Lenco, Trim Master, Bennett, Insta Trim, and LectroTab (non-hydraulic tabs). Price for trim tabs varies between approximately $300 and $1,200 USD for the parts, depending on the size of your boat.
Try Bennett's Boat Simulator to play with virtual trim tabs.
- Listing: the boat is uneven during operation. This is due to a number of variables, such as weight distribution, propeller torque, or wind for example. Not only is this situation extremely uncomfortable, but it can quickly become dangerous as well.
- Pounding: If the bow is riding high, the hull will take pounding, which in turn creates undue stress on your boat rivets or welds.
- Porpoising: The boat keeps going up and down, resulting in decreased control over your boat. Not safe.
- Boat does not reach its maximum speed because of all the above factors, which also results in burning more fuel than necessary.
Trim Tabs are two independent stainless steel plates that are installed at the transom. They can move up or down. Water is forced on the trim tab surface and creates upward pressure, which raises the stern and lowers the bow. They can be adjusted independently to create a smoother, safer ride.
The most popular manufacturers are Lenco, Trim Master, Bennett, Insta Trim, and LectroTab (non-hydraulic tabs). Price for trim tabs varies between approximately $300 and $1,200 USD for the parts, depending on the size of your boat.
Try Bennett's Boat Simulator to play with virtual trim tabs.
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