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Bennett Trim Tab Kit - M120 Complete Sports Kit (499/M120SPC)

With EIC Indicator Control Switch and Auto Tab Retract

 10 x 12 Inch  Tabs - 12 Volt

Suits Most Boats 5.8 to 7.5 Metres (19 to 23' Boats)

Benefits:

Bennett’s M80 and M120 Sport Tabs series are ideal for trailered boats in the 17' - 23' range. Their unique Batwing design provides 30% more lift than conventional trim tabs and their space-saving design ensures easy installation on virtually any transom.

Choosing the Right Trim Tabs for Your Boat -
Trim tab kits are available to suit  tinnies, rigid inflatables,  trailer boats, centre consoles, side consoles, runabouts, bass boats, most powerboats, fly bridge cruisers and large motor cruisers.
If you are not sure which is best for your boat read on and then call call Keoghs Marine  on 07 5529 2544 for advice and information.

Will Trim Tabs Keep my Boat Level?
Yes....you can improve the performance of your boat through properly sized trim tabs that:

• Get you up on plane quickly
• Allow you to plane at speeds lower than designed planing speed
• Adjust the boat’s attitude for changes in speed, sea conditions and shifting weight
• Correct boat's side lean (listing) on either side of the boat
• Less drag and engine laboring, which translate into increased performance, greater speed, and reduced fuel consumption
• Reduced pounding, which means greater comfort
• Greater visibility, which increases safety
• Complete 12V Boxed Kit with Control switch
• Hydraulic Rams - can be left in the water - ideal for trailer boats and moored boats
• Trim Tab Sports Plane  - 8" x 10" -  will fit a narrower space on the transom but has more lift due to the fins
• 5 Year Warranty

Can I install Bennett Trim Tabs Myself?
Absolutely! While some boat owners may wish to have a dealer or boatyard install their trim tabs, just about anyone who is handy with a drill and screwdriver can install trim tabs. Bennett Marine designs trim tabs so that the average do-it-yourself boater can handle the installation in an afternoon. Depending upon the size and construction of the boat, it should take about 4 or 5 hours for installation.

Kit Includes:

Trim Tabs for Larger Boats:

Bennett Classic Hydraulic Trim Tab Kits - Bennett Classic Hydraulic Trim Tab Kits - ideal for larger boats that stay in the water, requiring high speed action under extreme marine conditions - 12 Volt or 24 Volt available call us for more information.

Bennett Premier Line of XPT, BXT and SST systems - made for Motor Yachts, Military/Patrol and Sport Fishing vessels that face the most challenging conditions on the water.
The Premier Line of trim tabs are for Luxury Motor Yachts, Military, Government, Sport Fishing and Commercial vessels from 9 m (30 ft) to 38 m (120 ft).

• XPT1520: 15″ x 20″ Trim Plane Assembly (Single actuator per tab)
• XPT1820: 18″ x 20″ Trim Plane Assembly (Single actuator per tab)
• XPT1824: 18″ x 24″ Trim Plane Assembly (Dual actuators per tab)
• XPT Custom: (Custom sizes with single or dual actuator options)
• BXT: (Custom sizes with single or dual actuator options)
• SST: (Custom sizes with single or dual actuator options)
• Single or dual stainless steel, dual acting actuators, no exposed hydraulic lines
• Laser-cut 7-gauge, stainless steel, heavy duty trim planes
• Systems can readily be retrofitted to any vessel
• All systems are customizable
• 12V or 24 V trim tab kits available

Call Keoghs Marine for further advice and information on 07 5529 2544.

FAQs Frequently Asked Questions

I can't get access to the inside of the transom to connect the hydraulic fittings. What do I do?
One of the unique features of the Bennett Trim Tab system is the use of concealed through-transom hydraulics. However, there are cases of complete inaccessibility inside the transom, making the use of the standard Bennett actuator difficult. For such instances, the Bennett actuator is available with an external line connection. This avoids the inaccessibility problem by allowing the hydraulics to enter the transom at a location where there is no obstruction. If you need external line actuators, please contact our sales staff for more information.

My Transom has a Swim Platform (or other feature) that limits the height where the actuators can mount on the transom. Now what?
There is an option for you – the “short” actuator. The short actuator’s overall closed length measures 11.75 inches so it can mount lower on the transom. It is 2 inches shorter than the standard actuator that measures 13.75 inches. If you need short actuators for your installation, contact Bennett Marine to arrange a no-charge exchange of your standard actuators.

What size fuse does my trim tab system use?
On a 12 volt system use a 20 amp (24 volt will use 10 amp) in-line fuse on the power lead to the helm control.

I Keep my Boat in Saltwater. Do I need to protect the trim tabs from corrosion?
To provide protection from electrolytic corrosion, a zinc anode must be applied to each tab. The zinc must make direct contact with the stainless steel. Do not ground trim tabs to other underwater appendages.

How do I Paint my Trim Tabs?
The secret to getting anti-fouling paint to adhere to your trim tabs is proper priming, and the best people to tell you what to do are the experts at the company that makes your anti-fouling paint. We strongly suggest that you contact the paint manufacturer and tell them you are painting “304 stainless steel” trim tabs, then follow their recommendations to the letter! Remember, don’t paint under the zincs.

Explaining the Different Types of Trim Tabs -

Electric Trim Tabs - BOLT Electric (Ram) Trim Tab Kits (For Non-Moored Boats Only)

Electric Trims tabs such as BOLT (and other brands) are best suited for boats that are kept out of the water when not in use. A good rule of thumb is if your boat requires antifouling paint you should install a hydraulic system.
Bolt trim tabs are ideally suited to small craft such as flats boats, bass boats and bay boats. Open skiffs and other small boats are perfect candidates since there is no hydraulic pump to locate in the boat.
Electric motors in the actuators cannot be precisely synchronized so they are limited to one actuator per Trim Tab. Installation is a breeze you can start in the morning and be out running the boat before lunch.  Their exclusive upper hinge design means no exposed wires and eliminates the need to reassemble them during installation.

Hydraulic Trim Tab Kits - Hydraulic systems are robust and will last for many years. With the electric pump safely mounted inside the boat in a dry location they are the best choice for boats kept in the water.
Since the nature of hydraulics permits precise synchronization of multiple actuators per Trim Tab, they are well suited for high speed and rough water applications.
The construction of the system also allows many components to be replaced if damaged, meaning the system can easily be repaired in the field at low cost by the boat owner.
It is true that hydraulic systems take more time to install than electric ones, but it is not difficult and easily within the skills of the average boat owner.

Hydraulic Kits Include the following types:-

• Bennett Sports Trim Tab Kits - (M80 and M120 Kits) - these kits are the most popular as they suit most boats up to 7.5 metres
• Bennett Classic Hydraulic Trim Tab Kits - ideal for larger boats that stay in the water, requiring high speed action under extreme marine conditions - 12 Volt or 24 Volt available call us for more information.
• Bennett Premier Line of XPT, BXT and SST systems - made for Motor Yachts, Military/Patrol and Sport Fishing vessels that face the most challenging conditions on the water.
• The Premier Line of trim tabs are for Luxury Motor Yachts, Military, Government, Sport Fishing and Commercial vessels from 9 m (30 ft) to 38 m (120 ft).

Call Keoghs Marine for further advice and information on 07 5529 2544.

Self Levelling Trim Tabs - Ideal for Tinnies and Rigid Bottom Inflatables -These have no controls the kit is only a pair of tab planes with semi fixed 3 position screw down actuators and hardware.
See Self Leveling Trim Tab Size Chart

• SLT6 Self Leveling Trim Tab Kit - Suits Boats 3 - 4.5 metre 499/SLT6
• SLT10 Self Leveling Trim Tab Kit - Suits Boats 4.6 - 5.5 metre 499/SLT10
• Bennett Self Leveling Trim Tab Kits- For Small Tinnies and RIBs (no controls - Pair of tab planes with semi fixed 3 position screw down actuators)

specification

Bennett Hydraulic Trim Kits Installation Tips

Actuators (rams) can be mounted as:- Standard Installation - where the upper hinge of the actuator is positioned against the transom or as a Vertical Installation  or as a Reverse Installation   which is popular for sport fishing  boats as the tabs won't get in the way of fishing lines.

Flexible Upper Actuator Hinge

Typical Installation