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Trim Tab Overview & Operation
Special Conditions & Safety Precautions
Correcting for a List
Bennett Trim Tabs may be operated individually so that you can correct for listing.
Your control is designed so that you can use it intuitively. Do not think about
what the trim tabs are doing, just concentrate on the bow. If the port bow is high,
push the port side BOW DOWN direction. If the starboard bow is high, push the
starboard side BOW DOWN direction. Press the control in half-second bursts to
avoid over-trimming, allowing time between corrections for the boat to react.
Using In Conjunction With Outboard Trim/Tilt
Using your trim tabs in conjunction with your engine's power trim will
give you increased speed and power.
1. Adjust the trim tabs to achieve a planing attitude.
2. Use the power trim to position the prop path parallel to the water flow as
indicated by increased RPM / Speed.
3. If necessary, re-adjust the trim tabs to fine tune the trim of your boat.
In other words, use your trim tabs to trim the boat and your power trim to
trim your prop.
Running In Rough Water
When running in a chop or heavy seas, press BOW DOWN on both tabs. This will
bring the "V" of the hull in contact with the waves rather than having the waves
pound the hull and your passengers.
Following Sea
For maximum control and maneuverability in a following sea or when running in
an inlet, make sure the trim tabs are fully retracted by pressing BOW UP on both
tabs. This brings up the tabs, decreasing lift in the stern, allowing the bow to rise. If
tabs are deployed, the bow may dig.
Windy Chop
To raise the windward side of the boat press BOW UP on that side. If this is not
sufficient, press BOW DOWN on the leeward side of the boat. This allows the
windward side of the boat to rise and minimizes spray. Do not overtrim when
attempting this.
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