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How Trim Tabs Work
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Without trim tabs
With trim tabs deployed
Getting and staying trimmed
Most boats break over (get on plane) at a particular speed. This speed is determined
by weight distribution, and water conditions, etc.. Bennett trim tabs enable your
boat to plane at speeds lower than the natural planing speed. By pressing the control
to the BOW DOWN position, your trim tabs move down. This will raise your stern
and lower your bow, getting you up on plane faster.
Optimum Attitude
A good way to find your boat's optimum attitude is to conduct a simple test.
Run the boat lightly loaded, at full speed on flat water. Notice the bow in relation
to the horizon. This should be your boat's best running attitude. Properly sized trim
tabs can be used to recreate this optimum attitude regardless of weight distribution,
speed or water conditions.
Getting Used to the Feel of Your Trim Tabs
When learning to use your tabs, begin by pressing the helm control in half second
bursts for gradual trimming. Be careful not to over-trim your boat. An over-
trimmed boat will plow or bow-steer. If you over-trim the boat, simply press BOW
UP and the bow of the boat will rise.
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